Atlanta
Falcons
2-0
20
FINAL
28
Green Bay
Packers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Green Bay Packers secured a 28-20 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3 of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Packers who ultimately prevailed with a strong offensive showing.
Jordan Love led the Packers' charge, throwing for three touchdowns and effectively managing the game. On the other side, Michael Penix Jr. showcased his own skills with 254 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Green Bay defense. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson contributed significantly for Atlanta with 83 rushing yards, keeping the game competitive.
Defensively, the Packers made crucial plays, highlighted by Xavier McKinney’s interception that shifted the momentum in the second half. Dani Dennis-Sutton added pressure with a sack, disrupting Penix’s rhythm just when the Falcons were gaining traction. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Love connected on a touchdown pass that extended Green Bay’s lead and ultimately sealed the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 40 | 23 | 254 | 2 | 2 | 72.2 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 29 | 22 | 182 | 3 | 0 | 125.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 18 | 83 | 4.6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 18 | 79 | 4.4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 6 | 15 | 2.5 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 9 | 10 | 1.1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trey Sermon | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 6 | 92 | 15.3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Trey Sermon | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier McKinney | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Da'Shawn Hand | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 51 |
| Daniel Whelan | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 47 |

