Atlanta
Falcons
0-2
24
FINAL
21
Green Bay
Packers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup in Week 3 of the 2026 season, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 24-21. Both teams were looking to solidify their playoff aspirations, making this contest a pivotal moment in their respective campaigns.
Atlanta's Michael Penix Jr. was a standout, throwing for 213 yards and two touchdown passes, leading the charge for the Falcons. Bijan Robinson provided a powerful ground game with 122 rushing yards, while Drake London was a consistent target, amassing 153 receiving yards. Their combined efforts were instrumental in securing the narrow victory.
Defensively, the Falcons managed to apply just enough pressure, with Brandon Dorlus registering a crucial sack. Zaire Franklin of the Packers was a defensive force, contributing seven total tackles and two interceptions, but it was not enough to turn the tide. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when Penix Jr. connected with London for a touchdown, ultimately sealing the win for Atlanta and leaving Green Bay to reflect on missed opportunities.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 28 | 16 | 57% | 213 | 2 | 2 | 75.4 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 23 | 11 | 48% | 146 | 1 | 3 | 43.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 18 | 122 | 6.8 | 37 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 16 | 101 | 6.3 | 24 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | — | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Chubb | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake London | WR | 12 | 153 | 12.8 | 42 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 13 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Whyle | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| JD Bertrand | SAM | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 39 |

