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Bijan Robinson Runs Roughshod over the Packers as the Falcons Breeze to a 35-14 Victory

Bijan Robinson rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns, and Michael Penix Jr. returned from a torn ACL to spark Atlanta’s offense.

  • On Thursday, the Atlanta Falcons defeated the Green Bay Packers 35-14 at Lambeau Field, amassing 498 total yards. The victory marked Green Bay's first home-opener loss since 2012.
  • Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. returned from a torn ACL in his season debut, sparking the offense. Before this game, Atlanta had scored just 16 total points and had not reached the red zone in their first two losses.
  • Running back Bijan Robinson and receiver Drake London combined for 407 yards from scrimmage. Robinson rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns, while London caught nine passes for 194 receiving yards.
  • Green Bay managed only 17 rushing yards and fell to 1-2 on the season. The loss marked the Packers' first home-opener defeat in 13 years, extending their offensive struggles.
  • The Falcons travel to face the New Orleans Saints on October 5, while the Packers prepare for an October 4 road game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both teams address their respective circumstances with short turnarounds.
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Bijan Robinson Rolls and Falcons Win 35-14 Easily to Packers

Bijan Robinson ran for 194 yards and two touchdowns, while the Atlanta Falcons took advantage of the return of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and crushed Thursday night by 35-14 to harmless Green Bay Packers.

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NFL Match Report: Penix Return Inspires Falcons in Lambeau Canter Victory

Michael Penix Jr. makes his season debut in week 3 of the NFL and thus inspires a previously broken offensive of the Atlanta Falcons. Two offensive weapons therefore flourish in the clear away victory of the Green Bay Packers.

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Bijan Robinson destroys Packers in 35-14 win for Falcons

Robinson's performance gave Atlanta its first win of the NFL season, while a shellshocked Lambeau Field booed as the Packers slipped to 1-2.

·Chiyoda, Japan
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Packers embarrassed by Falcons as nightmare start to season continues

The Green Bay Packers fell to 1-2 on the season after a blowout 35-14 home loss to the previously winless Atlanta Falcons on Thursday.

·New York, United States
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Falcons Get Revealing Kevin Stefanski-Michael Penix Report After Packers Win

Kevin Stefanski reportedly shared a telling Michael Penix Jr. belief inside the Falcons' building before Atlanta broke through in Green Bay.

·Las Vegas, United States
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Packers fans demand Matt LaFleur is FIRED after Falcons defeat

The Packers were brushed aside by the Atlanta Falcons during a 35-14 defeat at Lambeau Field - and fans wasted no times in calling for the head coach to be fired in light of the result.

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The Tennessean broke the news in Nashville, United States on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
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