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Atlanta Falcons at Washington Commanders: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 12 matchup
The Atlanta Falcons (5-6) and Washington Commanders (6-5) tangle for playoff positioning on Sunday.
The Commanders are peaking on the proper time. They’ve received 5 out of their final six video games and clicking in all three phases. Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke has offered a spark, however Washington’s protection deserves reward. They allowed 10 factors final week and will get star Chase Younger again on Sunday.
The Falcons will likely be with out tight finish Kyle Pitts. It is a massive loss to the play-action passing recreation. Atlanta will depend on its third-ranked speeding assault led by Cordarrelle Patterson and firm. The backfield group is averaging 159.4 yards per recreation.
This is a take a look at the betting particulars and USA TODAY’s NFL workers picks for the Falcons vs. Commanders Week 12 recreation:
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Lorenzo Reyes: Commanders 25, Falcons 20
Washington has coated 5 of its final six video games and the protection will solely get a lift with the activation of Chase Younger to the lively roster. Taylor Heinicke has this staff enjoying competitively and the Falcons, with Kyle Pitts now sidelined, wanted some breaks on particular groups to drag forward of the Bears.
Safid Deen: Commanders 21, Falcons 17
This recreation options two subpar offenses, however the Commanders are on a roll, profitable 4 of their final 5, and they need to maintain the visiting Falcons.
Lance Pugmire: Commanders 21, Falcons 20
By profitable 4 of 5, Washington has given the NFC East 4 above-.500 entrants, and now it finds one other favorable spot on this residence recreation.
Jarrett Bell: Falcons 26, Commanders 24
Nate Davis: Commanders 24, Falcons 23
Tyler Dragon: Commanders 20, Falcons 17
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