ATLANTA (AP) — It took exactly one drive for the Atlanta Falcons to exceed their offensive production from Week 3.
The Falcons bounced back from their anemic showing in a 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers, gaining a season-high 435 yards in a 34-27 victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. New kicker Parker Romo, who contributed to the shutout in Charlotte with two missed field goals, capped the opening possession with a 38-yard field goal and Atlanta was off and running.
The Falcons never trailed and evened their record to 2-2 heading into an early bye week. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was sharp throughout, and Bijan Robinson furthered his reputation as one of the league's best running backs with a career-high 181 yards from scrimmage. The defense held a Commanders team m