Atlanta
Falcons
0-2
36
FINAL
50
Green Bay
Packers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Green Bay Packers took down the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 50-36 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Packers' confidence but also establishes them as a formidable contender early in the season.
Jordan Love was the standout performer for Green Bay, throwing for an impressive 387 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his accuracy and poise under pressure. Meanwhile, Christian Watson proved to be a dynamic target, racking up 249 receiving yards, consistently breaking through the Falcons' secondary and adding to the offensive fireworks. Bijan Robinson led the Falcons’ rushing attack with 74 yards, but it wasn’t enough to match the Packers' firepower.
Green Bay's defense played a crucial role, with Edgerrin Cooper leading the team in tackles, helping to contain Atlanta’s offensive efforts. The turning point came late in the third quarter when the Packers' defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing Love to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the game. Despite some strong individual performances from the Falcons, including Jalon Walker's two sacks and Harold Perkins Jr.'s interception, they couldn't overcome the Packers' offensive onslaught.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 36 | 22 | 387 | 5 | 3 | 102.6 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 26 | 9 | 212 | 2 | 4 | 50.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 8 | 74 | 9.3 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyy Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 8 | 249 | 31.1 | 4 | 71 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 4 | 126 | 31.5 | 1 | 97 | 1 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgerrin Cooper | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Ojulari | REDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Niemann | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty'Ron Hopper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 51 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

