Atlanta snapped a rough week by totaling a season-best 435 yards in a 34-27 win over Washington, led by Michael Penix Jr.’s 313 passing yards and Bijan Robinson’s career-high 181 yards from scrimmage. Drake London posted 110 receiving yards and a TD, while two coaching changes—Zac Robinson moving to the sideline and Ike Hilliard being let go—sped up play-calling and on-field communication. The defense contained Washington on most drives, yet kickoff coverage remains a concern.

Heading into the bye, Atlanta sits at 2-2 and will host Buffalo on Monday night, hoping to carry this momentum forward with London, Robinson, and Penix driving the offense. Darnell Mooney left with a hamstring issue, and Washington was missing Terry McLaurin and Jayden Daniels, limiting their explosiveness. The win changes the Falcons’ mood as they prepare for a primetime spike against a primed Bills squad.

In all, the Falcons showed balance and play-calling clarity that had been missing, giving fantasy managers a clearer path to target consistency and volume for Penix, Robinson, and London as the schedule tightens into October and beyond.