Matt Gay went 4-for-4 on field goal attempts in the loss. Penix then connected with Kyle Pitts for a 7-yard touchdown pass to give the Falcons a 24-13 lead. Mariota and Penix traded interceptions before Gay’s 40-yard field goal then trimmed Washington’s deficit to eight. After advancing to Atlanta’s 24-yard line, Gay drilled his fourth field goal with 1:33 left. Gay’s 43-yard field goal then trimmed Washington’s deficit to 17-10.