Atlanta
Falcons
2-0
37
FINAL
20
Green Bay
Packers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Green Bay Packers 37-20 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the year, the Falcons emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their place among the league's elite.
The standout of the night was Bijan Robinson, who dominated on the ground with an impressive 213 rushing yards, complementing the Falcons' balanced attack. Quarterback Desmond Ridder contributed with key passes, while Jordan Love of the Packers threw for 258 yards and three touchdowns, keeping his team competitive throughout the game. However, it was Robinson’s explosive running that ultimately tilted the scales in Atlanta’s favor.
On the defensive side, the Falcons capitalized on crucial moments, with Avieon Terrell snagging an interception that halted a potential scoring drive from the Packers. Micah Parsons was a force for Green Bay, registering two sacks, but the Falcons' ability to control the clock and force turnovers proved decisive. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Terrell's pick set up a touchdown that extended Atlanta's lead, allowing them to hold off any comeback attempts from Green Bay.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 22 | 12 | 258 | 3 | 2 | 98.1 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 34 | 21 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 75.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 26 | 213 | 8.2 | 3 | 50 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 17 | 126 | 7.4 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 7 | 32 | 4.6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 5 | 177 | 35.4 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 8 | 49 | 6.1 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Beaux Collins | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Oladapo | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 49 |

