Atlanta
Falcons
1-1
33
FINAL
30
Green Bay
Packers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 33-30, solidifying their position in the competitive NFC landscape. Both teams showcased their talents in a high-stakes Week 3 matchup of the 2026 season, but it was the Falcons who managed to outlast the Packers in a hard-fought contest.
Offensively, Anthony Richardson Sr. of the Packers had an impressive performance, throwing for 336 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his arm strength and ability to find the end zone. However, it was Trey Benson of the Falcons who stole the spotlight on the ground, racking up 132 rushing yards and keeping the Falcons' offense balanced. Eli Stowers also made a significant impact for the Packers, leading the receiving corps with 104 yards and adding critical plays throughout the game.
Defensively, the Falcons made key stops, with Drue Tranquill securing an interception that proved pivotal in the game's outcome. Quinnen Williams of the Packers recorded two sacks, putting pressure on the Falcons' quarterback, but it was Atlanta's timely defense that ultimately turned the tide. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Tranquill's interception halted a potential game-winning drive from the Packers, allowing the Falcons to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 25 | 14 | 336 | 4 | 2 | 107.0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 25 | 13 | 274 | 1 | 0 | 104.4 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 17 | 132 | 7.8 | 3 | 40 | 0 |
| Austin Ekeler | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 6 | 9 | 1.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Stowers | TE | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 1 | 74 | 1 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Austin Ekeler | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Higgins IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 40 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

