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Commanders' Joe Whitt Jr. Praises Falcons Offense

Joe Whitt Jr. is making a game plan for the Washington Commanders against the Atlanta Falcons.

Jeremy Brener

Dec 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks for a receiver against the New York Giants during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Dec 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks for a receiver against the New York Giants during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders are facing off against the Atlanta Falcons, who have enjoyed highs and endured lows throughout the season.

However, Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. isn't underestimating the unit whatsoever.

“Well, I think from the pass game standpoint, they make the reads similar, their balance for the quarterback," Whitt said. "And so, the progression, if it's left or right, if it's away from the back or to the back, it's very easy for the quarterback to get through its progressions. In the run game, they do a good job of getting the ball on the edge. I mean, they have really good blockers. They really get to the second level quickly and they're able to get the runner on the second level.”

The Falcons have drafted an offensive skill player in the first round of the NFL Draft in each of the last four seasons, so there is talent across the board. It's up to the Commanders to find a way to mitigate that.

The Commanders host the Falcons on Sunday Night Football inside Northwest Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET.

Stick with CommanderGameday and the Locked On Commanders podcast for more FREE coverage of the Washington Commanders throughout the 2024 season.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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