Atlanta
Falcons
0-2
42
FINAL
20
Green Bay
Packers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Atlanta Falcons cruised to a commanding 42-20 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This win solidifies the Falcons' position as a formidable contender in the league, showcasing their offensive firepower and strategic prowess.
Leading the charge for Atlanta was quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for 292 yards and four touchdowns, delivering an impressive performance that kept the Packers' defense on its heels. Running back Bijan Robinson also had a standout game, rushing for 167 yards, while wide receiver Drake London contributed significantly with 89 receiving yards, creating a well-rounded offensive attack that overwhelmed Green Bay.
Defensively, while the Packers struggled to contain the Falcons' offense, linebacker Micah Parsons made his presence felt with two sacks, applying pressure to Penix throughout the game. However, the turning point came when Penix launched a touchdown pass to London right before halftime, extending their lead and shifting momentum firmly in Atlanta's favor. The Falcons' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities ultimately sealed the game and showcased their offensive dominance.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 24 | 19 | 79% | 292 | 4 | 1 | 139.5 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 33 | 13 | 39% | 234 | 1 | 1 | 61.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 19 | 167 | 8.8 | 33 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 13 | 73 | 5.6 | 15 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake London | WR | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 35 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 83 | 41.5 | 68 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 6 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 27 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 25 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 51 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

