The Atlanta Falcons broke into the win column Thursday night, beating the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field for their first victory of the season.
Green Bay struck first, but Atlanta took control with 27 unanswered points. The Falcons held a 27-7 advantage with 11 minutes remaining, creating a margin the Packers could not erase.
Quick facts
- Atlanta earned its first win of the season at Lambeau Field.
- The Falcons answered Green Bay’s opening score with 27 consecutive points.
- Michael Penix Jr. made his first start of the season for Atlanta.
- Bijan Robinson produced more than 200 yards from scrimmage and scored twice.
- Drake London posted nine catches for 194 yards.
- Atlanta totaled 498 yards of offense.
- The loss dropped Green Bay to 1-2.
Penix began unevenly in his first start, then found a steady rhythm by distributing the ball to Atlanta’s top playmakers. Robinson carried the load from the backfield, surpassing 200 combined rushing and receiving yards while reaching the end zone twice.
London was the Packers’ toughest matchup on the outside. The Falcons receiver turned nine receptions into 194 yards as Atlanta repeatedly generated explosive gains through the air.
Green Bay’s offense never consistently found its timing after the opening score. The Packers also struggled to get stops, allowing the Falcons to pile up 498 total yards.
Atlanta’s surge put the game out of reach before the final quarter, handing the Packers their second loss in three games and giving the Falcons an important early-season road result.
