LANDOVER — Ron Rivera said earlier in the week that he was “giddy” the Commanders were playing meaningful football this late into the season.
He might not be as elated after Sunday’s 19-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. But he’ll take it nonetheless.
Cornerback Kendall Fuller reeled in an end zone interception with less than a minute left to kill an Atlanta drive and preserve a win that lifts Washington to 7-5. Defensive tackle Daron Payne helped create the crucial turnover, tipping Atlanta quarterback Marcus Mariota’s pass at the line of scrimmage. The throw landed in the arms of Fuller.