Who Won Packers vs. Falcons?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Atlanta Falcons 37-34 in a high-scoring Thursday Night Football matchup at Lambeau Field. The win moved Green Bay to 2-1 on the season, while Atlanta dropped to 0-3.
Both teams entered the night looking to shake off slow starts, and the game turned into exactly the kind of shootout nobody expected from two offenses that had struggled through the first two weeks of the season.
What Happened in the Game?
Packers quarterback Jordan Love had one of the best statistical nights of his career, throwing for 532 yards and four touchdowns on 37-of-71 passing. Wide receiver Christian Watson was his top target, hauling in 10 catches for 188 yards and three touchdowns.
Atlanta didn’t go quietly. Running back Bijan Robinson turned in a huge two-way performance, rushing for 155 yards on 37 carries and adding 99 receiving yards and a touchdown on 11 catches. Despite Robinson’s production, the Falcons’ passing game turned the ball over four times through the air, which ultimately proved costly in a game decided by a single field goal’s worth of points.
Michael Penix Jr. made his 2026 season debut Thursday night, returning to the field for the first time since tearing his ACL late in the 2025 season. His return had been one of the week’s biggest storylines heading into the game.
Why Did This Game Matter?
Coming in, both teams needed a spark. Green Bay had barely escaped Week 2 with an overtime win over the Jets and hadn’t played a home game yet in 2026. A win kept them competitive in the NFC North, one of the league’s toughest divisions.
Atlanta, meanwhile, was still searching for its first win of the season after being outscored badly in each of its first two games. Thursday’s loss extends that skid to three straight, with a Week 4 matchup against the Saints on Monday Night Football up next — and 11 days to prepare for it.
What You Should Know
• This was a shootout, not a defensive struggle. With a combined 71 points and over 850 total passing yards between the two quarterbacks, both defenses had a rough night.
• Green Bay’s win streak in home openers is now 14. With Thursday’s result, the Packers extended their NFL-record streak for consecutive home-opener victories.
• Bijan Robinson’s performance wasn’t enough. Despite one of his best statistical games of the season, the Falcons still lost, which points to bigger issues in Atlanta’s passing game.
• Atlanta gets extra rest before its next game. The Falcons won’t play again until Monday Night Football in Week 4, giving them nearly two weeks to regroup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Packers vs. Falcons?
Green Bay won 37-34.
How many yards did Jordan Love throw for?
532 yards, with four touchdowns and one interception.
Did Michael Penix Jr. play in this game?
Yes. Thursday marked his season debut after recovering from a torn ACL suffered in 2025.
How did Bijan Robinson perform?
He rushed for 155 yards and caught a touchdown, finishing with 254 total yards from scrimmage.
What is Green Bay’s record now?
The Packers improved to 2-1 with the win.
What’s next for the Falcons?
Atlanta faces the Saints on Monday Night Football in Week 4, with 11 days to prepare.
The Bottom Line
Thursday’s Packers-Falcons game turned into one of the more entertaining shootouts of the young NFL season, with Jordan Love and Christian Watson carrying Green Bay to a narrow win. For Atlanta, a strong game from Bijan Robinson wasn’t enough to overcome turnovers, leaving the Falcons still searching for their first win at 0-3.