Atlanta
Falcons
2-0
26
FINAL
44
Green Bay
Packers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Green Bay Packers topped the Atlanta Falcons 44-26 in Week 3 of the 2026 season, solidifying their strong start to the year. With both teams looking to establish momentum, the Packers showcased their offensive firepower and controlled the game from start to finish.
Jordan Love shone under center for Green Bay, throwing for three touchdowns while orchestrating a balanced offensive attack. Josh Jacobs was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 238 rushing yards, which kept the Falcons' defense on its heels. Tucker Kraft also made a significant impact, leading the receiving corps with 194 yards, providing Love with a reliable target throughout the contest.
The Packers' defense played a crucial role, with Micah Parsons contributing two sacks to disrupt Michael Penix Jr.'s rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Benjamin St-Juste snagged an interception, halting a promising Falcons drive and allowing Green Bay to extend their lead. A.J. Terrell Jr. led the Falcons' defense with five total tackles, but it wasn't enough to counter Green Bay's relentless attack.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 31 | 13 | 42% | 316 | 2 | 1 | 87.5 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 16 | 9 | 56% | 264 | 3 | 2 | 101.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 20 | 238 | 11.9 | 39 | 3 | 53 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 22 | 135 | 6.1 | 26 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 5 | 194 | 38.8 | 86 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 5 | 167 | 33.4 | 51 | 1 | 88 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 17 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | — | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

