Atlanta
Falcons
0-2
17
FINAL
31
Green Bay
Packers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 3 showdown, the Green Bay Packers topped the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 31-17, solidifying their position as a competitive force in the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the year, the Packers’ performance showcased their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love led the charge with an impressive 248 passing yards and two touchdown throws, while receiver Jayden Reed emerged as a standout, racking up 166 receiving yards. Running back Bijan Robinson did his best to keep the Falcons in the game with 58 rushing yards, but ultimately, the Packers’ offensive firepower proved too much to handle.
Defensively, the Packers made significant contributions, highlighted by Micah Parsons, who recorded two sacks, and Edgerrin Cooper’s crucial interception that shifted momentum in the second half. The turning point came when Cooper picked off a pass deep in Packers territory, allowing Green Bay to extend their lead and deflate the Falcons' chances of a comeback. With four tackles from Keisean Nixon, the Packers’ defense was relentless, ensuring their victory remained secure as the clock wound down.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 33 | 22 | 67% | 272 | 2 | 1 | 99.5 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 13 | 9 | 69% | 248 | 2 | 0 | 151.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 12 | 58 | 4.8 | 19 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 166 | 55.3 | 56 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 69 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 37 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | — | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kitan Oladapo | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 28 |
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 43 |

