Ridder, Falcons look to keep passing game clicking against struggling Commanders

WASHINGTON at ATLANTA Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE: Falcons by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. FALCONS PLAYER TO WATCH: Rookie RB Bijan Robinson ran for only 46 yards last week against Houston but still made an impact with a 6-yard scoring catch, pulling the ball in with his left hand against his hip before scoring. STATS AND STUFF: Commanders QB Sam Howell threw for a career-high 37 completions and 388 yards and had an interception in the loss to Chicago.. RB Antonio Gibson had a season-best 64 yards receiving against the Bears.. WR Terry McLaurin had six catches for 123 yards and two TDs in his first game at Atlanta.. DE Montez Sweat is tied for 10th in the NFL with 4 1/2 sacks.. S Kam Curl has made five-plus tackles in 14 consecutive games.. The Falcons are tied for last in the league with five sacks.. WR Drake London set a season high with 78 receiving yards and TE Kyle Pitts set a season high with seven catches and 87 yards last week.. TE Jonnu Smith has at least five catches in three consecutive games.. DL Calais Campbell needs one sack to become the fifth active player with at least 100 for his career. Even though Atlanta ranks a solid seventh in pass defense, the Falcons have allowed at least eight catches to opposing tight ends in three straight games.