Seahawks at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 40, Seattle Seahawks 16 · New World League
Final Score
Seahawks 16 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Falcons 40 4 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPMichael Penix Jr 226 yds passingBijan Robinson 108 yds rushingJahan Dotson 120 yds receivingA.J. Terrell Jr 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 235 · 343Passing yards 182 · 208Rushing yards 53 · 135Completions 8/19 · 8/12Yards per carry 1.8 · 5.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 18d ago
In a commanding performance, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Seattle Seahawks 40-16 in the Divisional Round of the 2026 season, securing their spot in the next phase of the playoffs. The stakes were high as both teams fought for a chance to advance, but it was the Falcons who showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Leading the charge for Atlanta was quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for 226 yards and three touchdowns, orchestrating an efficient offensive attack. Running back Bijan Robinson added a powerful ground game with 108 rushing yards, while Jahan Dotson emerged as a key target, racking up 120 receiving yards. Together, they made it difficult for the Seahawks' defense to mount any significant resistance.
On the defensive front, A.J. Terrell Jr. stole the spotlight with an impressive three interceptions, turning the tide in favor of Atlanta at critical moments. The Falcons' defense effectively stifled Seattle's offensive efforts, with standout tackles from Leonard Williams providing the Seahawks with minimal opportunities to gain momentum. A pivotal moment came when Terrell's third interception shifted the game's momentum squarely in Atlanta's favor, sealing the victory and a trip to the next round.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seahawks | ||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 8/19 | 42% | 184 | 1 | 6 | 55.4 |
Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 8/12 | 67% | 226 | 3 | 0 | 149.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seahawks | |||||||
| Jadarian PriceHB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sam DarnoldQB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 19 | 108 | 5.7 | 37 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Emanuel WilsonHB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Velus Jones JrHB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seahawks | |||||||
| Tory HortonWR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 2 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Elijah ArroyoTE | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 12 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| A.J. BarnerTE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Falcons | |||||||
| Jahan DotsonWR | 2 | 120 | 60.0 | 94 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 32 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | — | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 21 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 38 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Emanuel WilsonHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seahawks | |||||
| Derick HallLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus LawrenceLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rylie MillsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud ClarkFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh JobeCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake ThomasWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IVMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy IIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian LoveSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Devon WitherspoonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice KnightWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Falcons | |||||
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton SimpsonWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate WigginsCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Dadrion Taylor-DemersonFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Leonard WilliamsDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion ArnoldCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Seahawks | |||
| Michael DicksonP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 2/2 | 2 | 36 |
| Other | |||
| Jason MyersK | 1/1 | 1 | 42 |
