Atlanta
Falcons
1-1
35
FINAL
49
Green Bay
Packers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Green Bay Packers toppled the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 49-35, securing their second victory of the season. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish early momentum in the 2026 campaign, but it was the Packers who emerged victorious on their home turf.
Jordan Love was the star of the show for Green Bay, throwing for an impressive 394 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his aerial prowess throughout the contest. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson kept the Falcons competitive with a standout performance on the ground, racking up 184 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Love’s aerial assault. Additionally, Matthew Golden made a significant impact with 160 receiving yards, furthering the Packers’ offensive onslaught.
Defensively, Micah Parsons played a pivotal role for the Packers, leading the team with three total tackles and one sack, helping to disrupt the Falcons' rhythm. The game's turning point came late in the second quarter when the Packers scored two quick touchdowns, creating a gap that Atlanta struggled to close. Divine Deablo’s two interceptions for the Falcons were commendable, but they ultimately could not shift the momentum back in their favor, sealing the Packers' win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 21 | 15 | 71% | 394 | 4 | 2 | 113.6 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 24 | 11 | 46% | 167 | 1 | 2 | 48.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 19 | 184 | 9.7 | 44 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Jam Miller | HB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | — | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 5 | 160 | 32.0 | 52 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 5 | 114 | 22.8 | 78 | 0 | 65 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 43 | 1 | 83 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 40 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 12 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jam Miller | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 21 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| J. Michael Sturdivant | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Henderson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Hezekiah Masses | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Collin Oliver | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

