Commanders defense buckles down in win over Falcons

Sam Howell threw three short passes for touchdowns, Washington intercepted Desmond Ridder three times and the Commanders snapped a three-game losing streak with a 24-16 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Coming off a 40-20 home loss to the lowly Chicago Bears, the Commanders (3-3) redeemed themselves a bit against the Falcons (3-3). Howell shook off five more sacks — he's now been dumped 34 times this season — to complete 14 of 23 passes for 151 yards in a close-to-the-vest