Atlanta
Falcons
2-0
26
FINAL
28
Green Bay
Packers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 28-26. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish momentum early in the 2026 season, and the Packers emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Leading the charge for Green Bay was quarterback Jordan Love, who threw for 198 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with receivers under pressure. Jayden Reed also contributed significantly with 77 receiving yards, helping to keep the chains moving and the offense in rhythm. On the ground, Bijan Robinson stood out for Atlanta, racking up 110 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, Micah Parsons was a force for the Packers, making four total tackles and notching four sacks, which played a crucial role in disrupting the Falcons' offensive flow. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Parsons' relentless pressure led to a critical turnover on downs, allowing Green Bay to maintain control and ultimately seal the victory. A.J. Terrell Jr. of Atlanta did manage to snag an interception, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Packers' defensive resilience.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 17 | 12 | 71% | 198 | 4 | 1 | 124.5 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 20 | 12 | 60% | 143 | 3 | 2 | 81.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 11 | 110 | 10.0 | 12 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 11 | 47 | 4.3 | 16 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Reed | WR | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 22 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 49 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 23 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 6 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 21 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 24 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 21 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Collin Oliver | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

