Bijan Robinson Leads Falcons Past Packers 35-14 in Thursday Night Football
The Atlanta Falcons made a statement at Lambeau Field on Thursday night, defeating the Green Bay Packers 35-14 in a dominant Week 3 performance.
Bijan Robinson was the biggest star of the night, rushing for 194 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries. His explosive performance helped Atlanta erase an early deficit and control the game for most of the night.
The victory also marked the return of quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who delivered an efficient performance after missing the opening two games of the season.
🔥 Bijan Robinson Runs Wild
Bijan Robinson delivered the game's biggest individual performance. The Falcons running back finished with 194 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries.
Atlanta repeatedly attacked the Packers on the ground, and Robinson's explosive runs helped the Falcons turn an early 7-0 deficit into a comfortable victory.
Robinson's performance was especially important because Atlanta had struggled offensively during the first two games of the season. The Falcons had not recorded a single red-zone snap during those games.
🚀 Drake London Explodes for 194 Receiving Yards
Robinson was not the only Atlanta star to dominate. Drake London caught nine passes for a career-high 194 receiving yards.
The combination of Robinson on the ground and London through the air gave the Falcons one of their most explosive offensive performances of the young season.
- 498 total yards
- 194 rushing yards for Bijan Robinson
- 194 receiving yards for Drake London
- 27 consecutive points during Atlanta's comeback run
- More than 37 minutes of possession
🏈 Michael Penix Jr. Returns to Action
Michael Penix Jr. returned to the starting lineup after recovering from the ACL injury that ended his previous season.
Penix completed 18 of 25 passes for 256 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. After throwing an interception on Atlanta's opening possession, he settled down and helped the Falcons take control.
His return provided a major spark for an Atlanta offense that had struggled badly with backup quarterback Cooper Rush during the first two games.
⚠️ Packers Struggle at Home
Green Bay opened the game strongly, taking a 7-0 lead, but the offense struggled to maintain momentum after that.
The Packers managed only 17 rushing yards while Atlanta controlled the ground game.
Quarterback Jordan Love finished 28 of 53 for 312 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
Matthew Golden recorded 100 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Christian Watson finished with 96 receiving yards and a touchdown.
📉 Packers' 13-Game Home Opener Streak Ends
The defeat ended Green Bay's remarkable run of 13 consecutive home-opening victories.
The Packers had not lost a home opener since 2012. Their 2026 home opener at Lambeau Field ended with a 35-14 defeat and dropped Green Bay to 1-2 on the season.
Atlanta also moved to 1-2 after earning its first win of the 2026 campaign.
📊 Falcons vs Packers: Key Stats
| Stat | Falcons | Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 498 | 328 |
| Rushing Yards | 242 | 17 |
| Passing Yards | 256 | 311 |
| Third Down | 6/10 | 5/16 |
| Time of Possession | 37:05 | 22:55 |
🏆 What This Win Means
Atlanta entered Thursday night needing an offensive spark, and the return of Michael Penix Jr. provided exactly that.
Bijan Robinson and Drake London then delivered the explosive plays, allowing the Falcons to leave Lambeau Field with their first win of the season.
For Green Bay, the loss raises questions about the team's offensive consistency, rushing attack and ability to protect home-field advantage.
Both teams are now 1-2 after three weeks of the 2026 NFL regular season.
Week: NFL Week 3
Date: September 24, 2026
Venue: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Final: Falcons 35, Packers 14
Labels: Atlanta Falcons, Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Green Bay Packers, Michael Penix Jr., NFL News, NFL Scores, NFL Teams, Thursday Night Football
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September 25, 2026
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