Atlanta
Falcons
1-1
42
FINAL
21
Green Bay
Packers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Atlanta Falcons dominated the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 42-21, solidifying their position early in the 2026 season. This Week 3 matchup was crucial for both teams, but the Falcons showcased their offensive firepower, proving too much for the Packers to handle.
Michael Penix Jr. was the standout performer, throwing for 273 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Falcons' high-octane offense with precision and poise. Meanwhile, Josh Jacobs led the Packers in rushing with 74 yards, but the team's passing attack struggled to keep pace, despite Jayden Reed's impressive 100 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Falcons put pressure on the Packers' offense, with James Pearce Jr. recording two sacks that disrupted Green Bay's rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Penix threw two quick touchdowns, shifting the momentum firmly in Atlanta's favor. With solid defensive play and explosive offense, the Falcons effectively controlled the game, leaving the Packers in their wake.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 37 | 19 | 273 | 4 | 2 | 89.1 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 28 | 15 | 185 | 2 | 0 | 98.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 13 | 74 | 5.7 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 20 | 65 | 3.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 7 | 42 | 6.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| MarShawn Lloyd | HB | 9 | 19 | 2.1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Damien Martinez | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Drake London | WR | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Reed | WR | 6 | 100 | 16.7 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Ford Jr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Ojulari | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karl Brooks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty'Ron Hopper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

