Atlanta
Falcons
1-1
35
FINAL
46
Green Bay
Packers
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Green Bay Packers secured a 46-35 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts the Packers' confidence but also places them in a strong position early in the season, showcasing their high-powered offense and tenacious defense.
Quarterback Jordan Love lit up the field with an impressive 388 passing yards, while running back Josh Jacobs complemented the aerial attack with 114 rushing yards. Atlanta's Michael Penix Jr. delivered a stellar performance as well, throwing for five touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Packers' offensive firepower. Meanwhile, wide receiver Drake London shone for the Falcons, racking up 268 receiving yards in a valiant effort.
On the defensive side, the Packers were relentless, with Micah Parsons recording three sacks that disrupted Atlanta's rhythm. Safety Xavier McKinney led the team with four tackles, while Javon Bullard added a crucial interception that shifted momentum in Green Bay's favor. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Bullard's pick set up a touchdown drive, effectively sealing the game for the Packers and showcasing their ability to capitalize on crucial moments.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 25 | 18 | 388 | 3 | 2 | 120.4 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 26 | 13 | 308 | 5 | 1 | 116.6 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 14 | 114 | 8.1 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 14 | 77 | 5.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| MarShawn Lloyd | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake London | WR | 9 | 268 | 29.8 | 4 | 71 | 1 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 7 | 225 | 32.1 | 3 | 59 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 6 | 51 | 8.5 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcco Hellams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Asamoah II | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JD Bertrand | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 32 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

