Falcons at Packers
Green Bay Packers 38, Atlanta Falcons 37 · War Room
Final Score
Falcons 37 5 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Packers 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPJ.J. McCarthy 391 yds passingJaxson Dart 88 yds rushingBryce Lance 118 yds receivingMicah Parsons 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 343 · 410Passing yards 195 · 365Rushing yards 148 · 45Completions 12/16 · 23/32Yards per carry 8.7 · 4.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 38-37. This hard-fought contest featured two teams battling for early-season momentum, with the Packers ultimately securing a vital win at home.
Green Bay's J.J. McCarthy was the star of the game, throwing for an impressive 391 yards and five touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to connect with receivers under pressure. Bryce Lance also shined, racking up 118 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target for McCarthy. On the other side, Jaxson Dart of the Falcons led the ground game with 88 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Packers' explosive aerial assault.
Defensively, Micah Parsons made a significant impact for Green Bay, recording two sacks that disrupted the Falcons' offensive flow. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Parsons' pressure forced a critical turnover, allowing the Packers to capitalize and secure their lead. With both defenses showing flashes, it was the Packers’ ability to make key stops that ultimately sealed the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 12/16 | 75% | 218 | 5 | 0 | 156.2 |
| Packers | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 23/32 | 72% | 391 | 5 | 0 | 152.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 7 | 88 | 12.6 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 10 | 60 | 6.0 | 17 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||||
| Keaton MitchellHB | 10 | 39 | 3.9 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zavion ThomasWR | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 38 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Devaughn VeleWR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | — | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| Brenton StrangeTE | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 3 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Tory HortonWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 14 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||||
| Bryce LanceWR | 10 | 118 | 11.8 | 70 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 2 | 117 | 58.5 | 62 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 5 | 99 | 19.8 | 27 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Theo JohnsonTE | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 25 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Malaki StarksFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie TurnerDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon HargraveDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr.MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffieCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon WrightCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett CarterMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-MyersDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir BrownFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco JacksonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-AllenLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians PrysockFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Glendon MillerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda BakerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mory BambaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael HoechtLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael TaaffeFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario DavisCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Caleb DownsSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 1/1 | 4 | 58 |
| Packers | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 1/2 | 5 | 46 |