Christmas may be right around the corner, but the stars of the NFL were working harder than ever to give their teams the best chance of making the playoffs.

Jayden Daniels presumably locked up NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in last week’s comeback win. Fellow rookie QB Michael Penix has a chance to lead the Falcons into the playoffs. The Falcons control their destiny but fall in primetime.

Atlanta benched Kirk Cousins ahead of Week 16 in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. The Falcons' offense dominated the Giants, and Penix made a nice debut, throwing for 202 yards with only one interception.

The Atlanta Falcons received an early Christmas gift from the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday evening. After defeating the New York Giants, 34-7, the Falcons got to sit back and watch as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were upset by the Cowboys in prime time.

The Washington Commanders are celebrating Christmas with their families, but they will be back in business tomorrow as they prepare to play the Atlanta Falcons

Major playoff implications are on the line on Sunday Night Football, as the Washington Commanders (10-5) look to lock up a wild card spot against the Atlanta Fa

Lamar Jackson persevered. Justin Herbert exploded. Michael Penix debuted. Here are Henry McKenna's latest QB rankings.

Quincy Milton ranks all 32 starting NFL quarterbacks for Week 17 of the 2024 season. From Josh Allen to Dorian Thompson-Robinson, see where your favorite quarterback falls.

The Atlanta Falcons drafting of Michael Penix Jr. just six weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a $180 million contract doesn’t seem like that much of a head-scratcher anymore.

Washington has been struggling to run the ball — except when Jayden Daniels tucks it — but help could be on the way.