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The Atlanta Falcons beat Washington 24–17 on the road at FedExField in Week 5 of the 2012 regular season on October 7, 2012. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The result moved the Falcons to 5–0 and dropped Washington to 2–3. It was the Falcons’ fifth straight win. The Falcons finished 2012 at 13–3 and lost in the NFC Championship Game. Washington finished 2012 at 10–6 and lost in the Wild Card round.
In their previous meeting, the Atlanta Falcons won 31–17 on November 8, 2009. When they met again, the Atlanta Falcons won 27–26 on December 15, 2013.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Falcons lead the series 3–1 after meeting No. 4 since 2003 Full series history
The defensive lineman will miss at least four games, and a beat reporter expects the absence to run longer. New York called up Dalen Cambre and Trace Ford for Sunday.
Atlanta will play Sunday night without its veteran edge rusher, who has concussion and neck injuries, and lost a linebacker to injured reserve on the eve of Baltimore's visit.
Dan Quinn said Daniels will practice fully this week after his elbow injury, while Mariota's second knee sprain of the year leaves rookie Athan Kaliakmanis next in line.