Atlanta
Falcons
2-0
22
FINAL
29
Green Bay
Packers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Green Bay Packers topped the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 29-22, improving their record in the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish momentum early in the year, but it was the Packers who emerged victorious in this tightly contested battle.
Jordan Love led the charge for Green Bay, throwing for 232 yards and showcasing his poise under pressure. Meanwhile, Josh Jacobs added a significant ground game with 91 rushing yards, helping to keep the Falcons' defense off balance. Christian Watson was a standout in the passing game, racking up 139 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept drives alive and points on the board for the Packers.
Defensively, the Packers were formidable, with Edgerrin Cooper leading the charge with eight total tackles, and Micah Parsons contributing with a key sack. The turning point of the game came late in the fourth quarter when Divine Deablo of the Falcons intercepted a pass, giving Atlanta a glimmer of hope. However, Green Bay's defense held strong, ultimately sealing the victory and demonstrating their resilience in critical moments.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 26 | 15 | 58% | 232 | 1 | 1 | 84.1 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 32 | 16 | 50% | 188 | 2 | 0 | 89.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 15 | 91 | 6.1 | 38 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 23 | 91 | 4.0 | 13 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 53 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 11 | 51 | 4.6 | 23 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 7 | 139 | 19.9 | 79 | 1 | 82 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 8 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 52 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

