Falcons, Commanders meet in game with playoff implications

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws past Houston Texans linebacker Ogbonnia Okoronkwo (45) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Washington Commanders safety Darrick Forrest (22) celebrates his interceptions against the Houston Texans with teammate Kamren Curl (31) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) works in the pocket during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Washington Commanders safety Darrick Forrest (22) celebrates his interceptions against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Atlanta Falcons players celebrate with Atlanta Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32) after Hawkins picked the ball from Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 27-24. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

FILE - Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) hits Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders are meeting after Thanksgiving in a meaningful game with potentially significant playoff implications. That seemed unlikely after the Falcons looked to be rebuilding and the Commanders got off to a 1-4 start. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Atlanta Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32) celebrates his interception against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 27-24. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)