Atlanta
Falcons
2-0
35
FINAL
23
Green Bay
Packers
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Green Bay Packers 35-23 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This victory not only solidifies Atlanta's position in the standings but also highlights their offensive prowess as they look to make a deeper playoff run this year.
Leading the charge for the Falcons was quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for 255 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively. Meanwhile, wide receiver Drake London put on a show, racking up 114 receiving yards, providing Penix with a reliable target throughout the game. On the ground, the Packers’ Josh Jacobs made an impact with 73 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Atlanta’s offensive explosion.
Defensively, the Falcons were equally impressive, with Divine Deablo leading the way with 14 total tackles, demonstrating relentless pursuit and tackling proficiency. Kenny Moore II added a critical interception, which shifted momentum in Atlanta's favor during a pivotal moment in the second half. The Falcons' defense, paired with their offensive efficiency, proved to be the winning formula as they held off the Packers' attempts to mount a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 29 | 16 | 55% | 255 | 1 | 3 | 56.6 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 46 | 24 | 52% | 224 | 1 | 2 | 54.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 19 | 73 | 3.8 | 43 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 13 | 47 | 3.6 | 14 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 9 | 45 | 5.0 | 23 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 38 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 37 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 6 | 12 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trey Sermon | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 114 | 28.5 | 59 | 1 | 71 | 1 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 14 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 16 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 11 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 14 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Oladapo | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 50 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

