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Heinicke late TD to McKissic, Washington beats Falcons 34-30

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes the catch against Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Washington Football Team defensive end Casey Toohill (95) defends against Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic gets into the end zone for the game winner with Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell, left, and safety Duron Harmon arriving late with the hit during the final minute for a 34-30 victory in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (41) dives toward the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. The Washington Football Team won 34-30. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (41) celebrates victory over the Atlanta Falcons after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. Washington Football Team won 34-30. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) hits Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes the catch against Washington Football Team cornerback William Jackson (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. Jackson was called on a penalty on the play. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket against the Washington Football Team during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes the catch against Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Washington Football Team defensive end Casey Toohill (95) defends against Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) A Washington Football Team fan cheers after an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. Washington Football Team won 34-30. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic gets into the end zone for the game winner with Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell, left, and safety Duron Harmon arriving late with the hit during the final minute for a 34-30 victory in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (41) dives toward the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. The Washington Football Team won 34-30. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (41) celebrates victory over the Atlanta Falcons after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. Washington Football Team won 34-30. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Washington Football Team linebacker Jared Norris (50) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates the toughdown of Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis (28) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera speaks to officials during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) makes the low catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (41) falls after a hit by Atlanta Falcons strong safety Duron Harmon (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (41) falls after a hit by Atlanta Falcons strong safety Duron Harmon (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (41) dives toward the end zone against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. The Washington Football Team won 34-30. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (41) dives toward the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. The Washington Football Team won 34-30. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (41) dives toward the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. The Washington Football Team won 34-30. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Heinicke late TD to McKissic, Washington beats Falcons 34-30