Atlanta
Falcons
1-1
23
FINAL
24
Green Bay
Packers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons 24-23, solidifying their position in the early season standings. The game featured intense back-and-forth action, with both teams showcasing their offensive firepower as they battled for supremacy.
Jordan Love was the standout performer for the Packers, throwing for a staggering 413 yards and three touchdowns, including a pivotal late-game score that ultimately sealed the victory. Christian Watson was his primary target, racking up an impressive 200 receiving yards, while Bijan Robinson led the Falcons' ground game with 116 rushing yards, keeping the pressure on Green Bay's defense throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Falcons made some key plays, with Gervon Dexter Sr. recording two sacks and Avieon Terrell snagging an interception. However, it was the Packers' ability to respond to pressure that defined the game's turning point, as Love orchestrated a game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter, showcasing both poise and precision when it mattered most. The Falcons fought valiantly but fell just short, leaving Green Bay to celebrate a hard-earned victory at home.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 41 | 32 | 78% | 413 | 3 | 2 | 112.7 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 13 | 5 | 38% | 125 | 2 | 1 | 81.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 23 | 116 | 5.0 | 34 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 10 | 48 | 4.8 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 14 | 200 | 14.3 | 77 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 71 | 71.0 | 59 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 7 | 58 | 8.3 | 24 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 10 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 27 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 20 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 51 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26 |

