That noise outside your house wasn’t wildlife — it was Bijan Robinson carving up the Green Bay defense.
After an early interception, Michael Penix Jr. — making his first start of 2026 after a season-ending knee injury last year — and the Falcons offense found a rhythm and rolled past the Packers 35-14 on Thursday night. Atlanta outscored Green Bay 35-7 after the Packers’ second-possession touchdown, while the home crowd’s boos grew louder as the night went on.
Coach Matt LaFleur didn’t hide his frustration after the prime-time loss, calling it a humbling evening and saying the team isn’t close to where it needs to be after three games. He added they must find fixes and get back to work because he’s unsure what they’re doing right offensively.
Statistically, Atlanta dominated, piling up 498 total yards to Green Bay’s 328 and churning out roughly 242 rushing yards as a team. 2025 All-Pro Bijan Robinson totaled 194 rushing yards and two TDs (about 6.7 yards per carry), Brian Robinson added 50 yards and a score, and Drake London had nine catches for 194 yards. The Packers managed just 22 rushing yards.
Green Bay’s early-season roller coaster included losing a 22-10 lead to Minnesota before the Vikings closed on a 29-0 run, then rallying from a 10-point deficit to beat the Jets in overtime. Overall, the Packers’ offense ranks last in rushing (48.7 ypg), 20th in scoring (18.7 ppg), 16th in total offense (315.3 ypg) and sixth in passing (266.7 ypg). Jordan Love’s passer rating sits at 83.5 with a 52.4% completion rate.
Tight end Tucker Kraft — who recently signed a four-year, $75 million extension — expressed disappointment at the crowd reaction, saying boos at Lambeau are tough to hear and that support from the home crowd would make things easier, though he insists the team will keep working. Kraft finished with four catches for 26 yards and has nine receptions on the season.
Next week the Packers travel to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Atlanta heads to New Orleans to face the Saints.
Fan Take: This result is a stark reminder that even storied franchises can be exposed early in the season, and Atlanta’s rushing attack — led by Bijan Robinson — could reshape how opponents game-plan against them. For NFL fans, these kinds of early surprises make the race to the playoffs more unpredictable and highlight the importance of finding a balanced offense.
Source: www.foxsports.com
