Atlanta
Falcons
2-0
24
FINAL
21
Green Bay
Packers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling clash in Week 3 of the 2026 season, the Atlanta Falcons squeaked past the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 24-21. Both teams entered the matchup looking to bolster their early season records, but it was the Falcons who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Falcons' running back Bijan Robinson was the standout on offense, rushing for an impressive 104 yards, setting the tone for Atlanta’s ground game. Green Bay's Jordan Love put in a strong performance as well, throwing for 301 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to keep the Packers competitive throughout the game. Meanwhile, Tucker Kraft shined as Love’s top target, racking up 131 receiving yards and providing crucial plays when needed.
Defensively, the Falcons' unit made key stops, with Xavier Watts leading the way with three total tackles. James Pearce Jr. added pressure on Love with a critical sack, while Harold Perkins Jr. sealed the game with an interception late in the fourth quarter, turning the tide in favor of Atlanta. The combination of timely defensive plays and a strong rushing attack enabled the Falcons to hold off the Packers in a tightly matched showdown.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 29 | 24 | 83% | 301 | 3 | 1 | 130.0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 14 | 9 | 64% | 236 | 2 | 1 | 117.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 16 | 104 | 6.5 | 27 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 9 | 29 | 3.2 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 8 | 131 | 16.4 | 38 | 0 | 62 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 76 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 20 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 35 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 39 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 16 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| MarShawn Lloyd | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Niemann | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

