Atlanta
Falcons
2-0
49
FINAL
10
Green Bay
Packers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display, the Atlanta Falcons decisively defeated the Green Bay Packers 49-10 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This matchup was crucial for both teams, as the Falcons aimed to solidify their playoff aspirations while the Packers sought to bounce back from a rocky start to the season.
Leading the charge for Atlanta was Michael Vick, who showcased his dual-threat capabilities with 344 passing yards, five touchdown passes, and 78 rushing yards. Vick connected frequently with Kyle Pitts Sr., who racked up an impressive 163 receiving yards, proving to be a consistent target throughout the game. The offensive onslaught was relentless, as the Falcons effectively exploited the Packers' defense at every opportunity.
Defensively, the Falcons were equally impactful, with Mike Hughes leading the way with four total tackles. James Pearce Jr. made his presence felt in the backfield, recording 1.5 sacks, putting constant pressure on the Packers' offense. The game's turning point came early in the second quarter when a pivotal interception by Benjamin St-Juste allowed Atlanta to extend their lead, setting the tone for a dominant performance that left Green Bay reeling.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Vick | QB | 17 | 12 | 71% | 344 | 5 | 2 | 112.9 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 33 | 11 | 33% | 201 | 1 | 5 | 25.7 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 1 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Vick | QB | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 6 | 1 | 28 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 4 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 7 | 42 | 6.0 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyy Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 6 | 163 | 27.2 | 97 | 3 | 76 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 101 | 50.5 | 38 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 9 | 0 | 46 | 1 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 46 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 23 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Israel Mukuamu | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Snoop Dogg | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Reggie White | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cory Trice Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Za'Darius Smith | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 24 |

