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Packers Booed in a Lambeau Flop as They Get Blown Out by Falcons in Home Opener

Michael Penix Jr. returns from a torn ACL as Atlanta seeks its first win and Green Bay opens its home schedule.

  • On Thursday, September 24, 2026, the Atlanta Falcons defeated the Green Bay Packers 35-14 at Lambeau Field in the Packers' home opener, with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. returning from a torn ACL to lead Atlanta to their first season victory.
  • A makeshift offensive line missing guard Aaron Banks hindered the Packers' protection of quarterback Jordan Love, while Green Bay committed an NFL-high 26 penalties through the first two weeks, compounding their struggles.
  • Running back Bijan Robinson dominated with 194 yards and two touchdowns, while the Falcons significantly outrushed Green Bay 242 yards to 17, exposing the Packers' previously solid run defense.
  • The Lambeau Field crowd booed the 1-2 Packers for much of the second half, and Green Bay now faces a potential crossroads before the end of September following this lopsided home defeat.
  • While Green Bay previously made three consecutive postseason appearances, the Packers currently trail the 2-0 Minnesota Vikings in the NFC North and must pivot to upcoming challenges after this home-opener loss.
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Packers booed in a Lambeau flop as they get blown out by Falcons in home opener

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers knew they’d have their hands full early in the season with their offense missing Josh Jacobs and their defense lacking Micah Parsons.

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The Atlanta Falcons surprise Green Bay in the NFL's Thursday Night Football and stop a historic home show.

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USA Today broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
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