This Sunday’s prime-time matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Washington Commanders has no shortage of storylines. Not only will the Falcons face off against former head coach Dan Quinn, but rookies Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels are set to make NFL history.

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The stakes are high for a "Sunday Night Football" tilt featuring the Atlanta Falcons (8-7) and the Washington Commanders (10-5). Michael Penix had a nice debut with a victory − and it certainly helped it came against the awful New York Giants.

Falcons vs Commanders will feature NFL rookie history with first-round rookie QBs starting against one another

The Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders are set to make history when the two teams square off on “Sunday Night Football” in Week 17. Barring an injury or unexpected change, rookie quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr.

Mike Florio and Chris Simms preview the Sunday night matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders, where Washington rookie Jayden Daniels may find holes against Atlanta's zone defense.

Catch the Falcons vs. Commanders on Sunday Night Football! Atlanta chases hopes of an NFC South Title, and Washington eyes one of the last NFC Wildcard spots.