Atlanta
Falcons
1-1
21
FINAL
31
Green Bay
Packers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Green Bay Packers held off the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 31-21, improving their record early in the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to solidify their standing in a competitive NFC conference.
Jordan Love showcased his prowess under center for the Packers, throwing for three touchdowns and leading the offense with precision. Despite falling short, Jalen Hurts of the Falcons delivered a strong performance with 265 passing yards, while Bijan Robinson added 75 rushing yards. Kyle Pitts Sr. made a significant impact through the air as well, racking up 108 receiving yards to keep Atlanta in contention.
Defensively, Micah Parsons was a standout for the Packers, recording two crucial sacks that disrupted the Falcons' rhythm. The game's turning point came in the third quarter when Love connected on a touchdown pass that extended Green Bay's lead, putting them in a position to control the clock and seal the victory. Despite a strong effort from Atlanta's defense, including an interception from Mike Hughes, they couldn't overcome the Packers' offensive momentum.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 27 | 14 | 52% | 265 | 2 | 1 | 95.4 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 19 | 11 | 58% | 214 | 3 | 2 | 97.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 13 | 75 | 5.8 | 35 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 14 | 69 | 4.9 | 22 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 7 | 108 | 15.4 | 52 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 101 | 33.7 | 73 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 54 | 54.0 | 4 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 7 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 25 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 16 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Josh Whyle | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Za'Darius Smith | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Anterio Thompson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haason Reddick | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 53 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 53 |

