Atlanta
Falcons
2-0
24
FINAL
51
Green Bay
Packers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 51-24, solidifying their position in the early season as a team to watch. With both teams looking to establish momentum in Week 3 of the 2026 season, it was the Packers who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love was the star of the show, tossing for an impressive 312 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to command the field effectively. The ground game was equally potent, with Josh Jacobs rushing for 138 yards, while Matthew Golden led the receiving corps with 98 yards, contributing to a well-rounded offensive performance that overwhelmed the Falcons' defense.
Defensively, the Packers kept the Falcons at bay, with Edgerrin Cooper leading the charge with four total tackles, ensuring that Atlanta struggled to find a rhythm. The turning point came early in the second half when a key interception led to a swift touchdown drive, extending Green Bay's lead and forcing the Falcons to play catch-up for the rest of the game. Ultimately, the Packers' ability to capitalize on turnovers and maintain pressure was instrumental in their commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 26 | 21 | 312 | 4 | 0 | 156.2 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 27 | 13 | 215 | 1 | 0 | 87.7 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 23 | 138 | 6.0 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 11 | 80 | 7.3 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Da'Shawn Hand | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lukas Van Ness | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcco Hellams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 3 | 3 | 6 | 63 |
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 30 |

