Atlanta
Falcons
2-0
43
FINAL
65
Green Bay
Packers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Green Bay Packers triumphed over the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 65-43, securing their spot in the early-season playoff picture. Week 3 of the 2026 season showcased an explosive offensive display, with both teams fighting hard to establish momentum and position themselves for a strong campaign.
Leading the charge for Atlanta was quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for an impressive 494 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and find open receivers. Julio Jones was a standout target, racking up 192 receiving yards, while the Packers' Josh Jacobs contributed a steady ground game with 64 rushing yards. Despite their offensive prowess, the Falcons couldn't keep pace with Green Bay's relentless scoring.
Defensively, the Packers made pivotal plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Benjamin St-Juste's two interceptions were crucial, providing key turnovers that stymied Atlanta's attempts to rally. Edgerrin Cooper anchored the defense with five tackles, while Jalon Walker's lone sack for the Falcons could not compensate for the overall defensive struggles. The turning point came when St-Juste picked off a pass deep in Packers territory, allowing Green Bay to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 45 | 26 | 58% | 494 | 6 | 3 | 107.7 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 24 | 17 | 71% | 368 | 5 | 0 | 152.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 11 | 64 | 5.8 | 20 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | WR | 6 | 192 | 32.0 | 66 | 2 | 63 | 1 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 9 | 155 | 17.2 | 106 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 5 | 147 | 29.4 | 84 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 7 | 135 | 19.3 | 79 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 6 | 106 | 17.7 | 32 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 6 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 53 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 2 | 8 | 42 |

