Photos: Falcons drop heartbreaker against host Commanders

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Photos: Falcons drop heartbreaker against host Commanders

The Falcons lost to the host Commanders in a key NFC contest Sunday.

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota and Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat react to an interception thrown by Mariota during the second half Sunday in Landover, Md. Washington won the 19-13. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller makes an interception against the Falcons during the second half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota lies on the ground after being sacked by Commanders defensive ends Casey Toohill (95) and Montez Sweat during the second half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota scrambles before being sacked by Commanders defensive ends Casey Toohill and Montez Sweat (90) during the second half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Reacting to an interception thrown by Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota are Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) and defensive tackle John Ridgeway during the second half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota and Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat react to an interception thrown by Mariota during the second half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Players react to an interception by Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller during the second half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Jessica Rapfogel)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota is sacked by Commanders defensive ends Casey Toohill (95) and Montez Sweat during the second half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Commanders running back Antonio Gibson goes airborne after getting stopped by Falcons cornerback Dee Alford during the second half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson is stopped by Commanders safety Darrick Forrest during the second half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota is stopped by Commanders safety Kamren Curl during the second half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Falcons tight end MyCole Pruitt (85) celebrates his touchdown against the Commanders with teammates during the first half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Commanders cornerback Christian Holmes grabs the facemask of Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson during the first half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier leaps over Commanders safety Kamren Curl to avoid a tackle during the first half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Falcons running back Caleb Huntley looks for room against the Commanders during the first half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota looks to pass against the Commanders during the first half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) celebrates his touchdown against the Falcons with teammates during the first half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier gains yards against the Commanders during the first half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota hands the ball to running back Cordarrelle Patterson during the first half against the host Commanders on Sunday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota calls a play during the first half Sunday against the host Commanders. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota looks for room against the host Commanders during the first half Sunday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier is taken down by Commanders linebacker Jamin Davis (52) and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen during the first half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. scores a touchdown against Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker during the first half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota slides to avoid getting hit by Commanders safety Darrick Forrest (22) and linebacker Jamin Davis during the first half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Commanders during the first half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Falcons tight end MyCole Pruitt makes a touchdown catch against the Commanders during the first half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Jessica Rapfogel)

Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. is taken down by Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter (9) and other members of the Atlanta's defense during the first half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Falcons wide receiver Drake London flips over as he avoids getting hit by Commanders linebacker Jon Bostic during the first half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker intercepts a pass from Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke during the first half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier leaps over Commanders safety Kamren Curl to avoid a tackle during the first half Sunday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota and Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat react to an interception thrown by Mariota during the second half Sunday in Landover, Md. Washington won the 19-13. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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