The Atlanta Falcons are in unfamiliar territory as they prepare to battle the Washington Commanders on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football.” This Week 17 matchup has serious playoff implications for both teams. The Falcons are holding onto a narrow lead in the NFC South while the Commanders are clutching onto the final NFC wild-card seed.

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The Washington Commanders (10-5) host the Atlanta Falcons (8-7) in the Week 17 edition of Sunday Night Football. It's a game with playoff implications for both teams, but not for the same spot. With two games remaining,