Bijan Robinson ran for 194 yards and two touchdowns as the Atlanta Falcons stunned the Green Bay Packers 35-14 on Thursday night, September 24, at Lambeau Field in the game.
The victory gave Atlanta its first win of the 2026 regular season and moved the Falcons to 1-2, while Green Bay also fell to 1-2 after entering the game with a winning record.
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Bijan Robinson takes over in Green Bay
Robinson carried the Falcons’ offence from the opening quarter, finishing with 29 rushing attempts for an average of 6.7 yards per carry.
His longest run covered 55 yards and helped Atlanta repeatedly flip field position against a Packers defence that had allowed little on the ground in its first two games.
Robinson also caught two passes for 19 yards, giving him 213 total yards from scrimmage in one of the strongest individual performances of the young NFL season.
He scored Atlanta’s first touchdown on a three-yard run after the Falcons had fallen behind 7-0 in the opening quarter.
His second rushing touchdown came as Atlanta extended its advantage in the second half and continued to control the clock.
| Player | Rushing | Receiving | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | 29 carries, 194 yards | 2 catches, 19 yards | 2 rushing |
| Brian Robinson Jr. | 10 carries, 50 yards | — | 1 rushing |
| Michael Penix Jr. | 2 carries, -2 yards | — | — |
Falcons answer early deficit
Green Bay opened the scoring when Christian Watson caught a touchdown pass from Jordan Love, but Atlanta quickly responded through Robinson’s power running.
The Falcons scored 27 consecutive points after the Packers’ opening touchdown and built a 24-7 lead before halftime.
Atlanta finished with 242 rushing yards, compared with only 17 for Green Bay, a gap that allowed the visitors to dictate tempo for most of the night.
Drake London added nine receptions for 194 yards, while Michael Penix Jr. completed 18 of 25 passes for 256 yards and a touchdown in his return to the starting lineup.
Penix had been named Atlanta’s starter ahead of the Week 3 matchup after missing the previous season with a knee injury.
The Falcons’ official schedule listed the game as a Thursday night road contest against Green Bay.
Packers unable to establish a running game
Green Bay’s offence relied heavily on Jordan Love, who attempted 53 passes and finished with 312 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
The Packers’ leading rusher was MarShawn Lloyd, who had 11 yards on four carries, while Emanuel Wilson and other backs failed to provide a consistent ground attack.
That imbalance made it difficult for Green Bay to slow Atlanta’s pass rush or keep the Falcons’ defence from concentrating on the passing game.
Matthew Golden led the Packers with 100 receiving yards, and Christian Watson finished with 96 yards and a touchdown.
Green Bay scored once more in the fourth quarter, but the deficit was already too large to overcome.
What the result means for Atlanta
The win was an important response for the Falcons after they opened the season with losses to Pittsburgh and Carolina.
Atlanta had scored only 16 points across its first two games, but the return of Penix and Robinson’s dominant rushing display transformed the offence at Lambeau Field.
Robinson entered the season as one of the NFL’s highest-profile running backs after earning a No. 3 ranking on the league’s 2026 Top 100 players list and signing a major contract extension with Atlanta.
The Falcons will now prepare for another road game against the New Orleans Saints on October 5, 2026, before returning home to face the Baltimore Ravens on October 11.
Green Bay’s next game is scheduled for October 4, when the Packers visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many yards did Bijan Robinson rush for against the Packers?
Bijan Robinson rushed for 194 yards on 29 carries against Green Bay on September 24, 2026.
How many touchdowns did Bijan Robinson score?
He scored two rushing touchdowns in Atlanta’s 35-14 win.
What was the final score of the Falcons versus Packers game?
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Green Bay Packers 35-14 at Lambeau Field.
How did Michael Penix Jr. perform in his return?
Penix completed 18 of 25 passes for 256 yards and one touchdown.
What is Atlanta’s next game?
The Falcons are scheduled to visit the New Orleans Saints on October 5, 2026.
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