Atlanta
Falcons
0-2
40
FINAL
27
Green Bay
Packers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Green Bay Packers 40-27, solidifying their position in a competitive NFC landscape. Both teams entered Week 3 of the 2026 season looking to establish momentum, but it was the Falcons who emerged victorious with an impressive offensive display.
Leading the charge for Atlanta was quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for 300 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Complementing his efforts was rookie receiver Zachariah Branch, who racked up 118 receiving yards, making key catches that kept drives alive. Bijan Robinson added a solid ground game with 76 rushing yards, contributing to the Falcons’ balanced offensive attack.
Defensively, Atlanta made their presence felt with Brandon Dorlus recording two sacks, applying pressure on the Packers' signal caller throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Falcons scored two quick touchdowns, shifting momentum firmly in their favor. Despite Zaire Franklin's impressive two interceptions for Green Bay, the Falcons' relentless offensive pace proved too much to overcome, sealing a convincing win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 36 | 22 | 300 | 3 | 5 | 75.9 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 30 | 13 | 166 | 1 | 4 | 32.7 |
| Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 2 | 2 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Tyrod Taylor | QB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 13 | 76 | 5.8 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 8 | 13 | 1.6 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 7 | 118 | 16.9 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Charlie Woerner | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Javon Bullard | FS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcco Hellams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty'Ron Hopper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

