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The Green Bay Packers are having a dreadful start to the 2026 season. Green Bay got smacked around by Atlanta 35-14 on Thursday Night Football in a game that had fans booing at Lambeau Field. It should be no surprise to learn that Green Bay’s start is one of the worst by the franchise in […] The post Packers’ early-season woes not seen by franchise in nearly a decade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Atlanta Falcons star running back Bijan Robinson provided some clarification after comparing head coach Kevin Stefanski's locker room speech to civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. following the team's 0-2 start.
The Carolina Panthers historically poor defense in their season opener produced an understandable dip in fan confidence. As if plucked by the sturdiest chip that our proverbial gameday spread had to offer, that dip is no more. The Panthers defense dominated the Atlanta Falcons high school-looking offense in Week 2, while their offense kept up […]
Drake London is Atlanta’s hero after the wideout posted a fantastic outing against Green Bay on Thursday night. With London having one of the best nights of his career, his fiancée also could not help but celebrate the special day. Sofia Gabay shared several pictures of Thursday night’s game against the Packers, including a sweet […] The post Drake London’s Fiancee, Sofia Gabay, Shares Sideline Kiss With WR Before Falcons Vs. Packers Game appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
The Atlanta Falcons were heavy underdogs when they played the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Yet, they dominated the Packers in a clear 35–14 win to get their first victory of the season. Before kickoff, few people expected this result. In fact, a chunk of Falcons fans were anticipating a blowout in the exact […] The post Shocking 9-0 Streak Had Fans Convinced Falcons Were Doomed Before Blowout Win appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
That sound you hear on the side of your home isn’t a bird or squirrel in your gutter. It’s Bijan Robinson still running past the Green Bay Packers’ defense. Every year in the NFL, it feels like at least one team begins the season 0-2 and then pulls off a stunning Week 3 victory. And that’s exactly what the Falcons, who entered Week 3 at 0-2, did on Thursday night, dismantling the Packers in their home crib, 35-14. After throwing an interception on the opening possession, Michael Penix Jr. — wh...
Matt LaFleur entered the 2026 season with the Green Bay Packers choosing stability after another disappointing playoff finish. Green Bay extended LaFleur’s contract in January, even though the team lost its final five games of 2025. That stretch included a 31-27 wild-card loss to Chicago. Three games into the new season, the Packers are 1-2 […] The post “He Shouldn’t HAVE A SEAT!”: Ex-NFL LB Rips Packers HC Matt LaFleur After Ugly 35-14 Blowout To Falcons appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers endured one of the most ineffective rushing performances in franchise history during Thursday night’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The absence of Josh Jacobs has left Green Bay without its primary option in the backfield. Jacobs remains sidelined by the NFL while he deals with his legal situation, [...]
Mike Florio and Michael Holley take a look at the history-making night for both Falcons RB Bijan Robinson and WR Drake London, who became the first teammates with 190 or more yards in a road game in 50 years. #NBCSports #NFL #ProFootballTalk » Watch Pro Football Talk live on Peacock weekdays 7a-9a: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Subscribe to NFL on NBC: https://www.youtube.com/NFLonNBC?sub_confirmation=1 » Get the latest from Pro Football Talk: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/ ...
Mike Florio and Michael Holley address their concern levels for the Packers after they seemed to be in total ‘disarray’ in Thursday night’s loss to the Falcons, a game Green Bay was easily favored to win. #NBCSports #NFL #ProFootballTalk » Watch Pro Football Talk live on Peacock weekdays 7a-9a: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Subscribe to NFL on NBC: https://www.youtube.com/NFLonNBC?sub_confirmation=1 » Get the latest from Pro Football Talk: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/ NBC ...
If you turned on sports media or scrolled through social media today, there was one name completely dominating the national conversation: Bijan Robinson. Fresh off an absolute masterclass on Thursday Night Football, the Atlanta Falcons’ star running back made Lambeau Field his personal stage. In a commanding 35-14 victory over the Green Bay Packers, Robinson […]
Week 3 of the NFL regular season runs from Thursday, Sept. 24 through Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. The week opened with the Falcons at Packers on Thursday night, continues with 14 games on Sunday, Sept. 27, including an international game in Brazil, and closes with the Eagles at Bears on Monday night. Below is the complete Week 3 schedule with kickoff times and TV networks. Thursday, Sept. 24 Sunday, Sept. 27 Chiefs vs. Dolphins – 1 p.m. ET (CBS) Watch Panthers vs. Browns – 1 p.m. ET (FOX) Titans v...
On First Take, Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith react to the Green Bay Packers’ 35-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/ #ESPN
Mike Florio and Michael Holley debrief the Atlanta Falcons’ offense finally waking up in a 35-14 upset over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football. #NBCSports #NFL #ProFootballTalk » Watch Pro Football Talk live on Peacock weekdays 7a-9a: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Subscribe to NFL on NBC: https://www.youtube.com/NFLonNBC?sub_confirmation=1 » Get the latest from Pro Football Talk: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/ NBC Sports serves sports fans 24/7 with premier liv...
About 24 hours ago, I was worried about the Falcons playing in three straight island games. So much for that. Atlanta rolled over the Packers on Thursday Night Football 35-14 in Week 3, and gave us some fantasy football good news in the process. Here are the team takeaways. Michael Penix is just what the Falcons needed Penix completed 18-of-25 passes for 256 yards and a touchdown. He had one interception and he wasn’t sacked. Best of all, Penix got the ball to Drake London (9-194-0, 10 target)...
Saw this ESPN headline: This is from a Drake London quote after the Falcons beat the Packers at Lambeau: “He’s the definition of resiliency,” London said of (Michael Penix Jr.) It’s not an ESPN writer picking the word “resiliency,” which should never be used when talking about sports, because it means the same exact thing […] The post There is No Reason to Ever Say the Word “Resiliency” When Talking About Sports appeared first on Crossing Broad .
The Green Bay Packers are staring at a growing list of problems after another frustrating night at Lambeau Field. The Atlanta Falcons overwhelmed Green Bay from start to finish, cruising to a 35-14 victory on Thursday and leaving the Packers at 1-2 while their home fans watched another disappointing performance unfold. The Packers offense once [...]
The Green Bay Packers suddenly look like a team in crisis. Green Bay got throttled by Atlanta on Thursday Night Football in a game that had fans booing in Lambeau Field. Not every Packers player responded gracefully after such an embarrassing defeat. NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt went off on Packers tight end Tucker Kraft for […] The post Kyle Brandt goes off on Tucker Kraft for ‘terrible take’ about Packers fans booing Falcons disaster appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Good morning, Chargers fans! The Bolts head to Buffalo this weekend to face Josh Allen and the Bills (2-0). On the face, this is a lopsided matchup with Josh Allen and the Bills offense averaging 38.5 points per game to the Chargers’ 14.0. But after watching the 0-2 Falcons dismantle the Packers on Thursday Night […]
Ahead of the Green Bay Packers’ home opener against the Atlanta Falcons at Lambeau Field on Thursday, Amazon Prime’s NFL insider James Palmer shared a few key notes on both teams. Of those, two points stood out. Palmer suggested that Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s return could prove meaningful for the team. For the Packers, […] The post Packers Booed Off as Offensive Collapse, Penalty Woes & More Worsen Home-Opening Loss Against Falcons appeared first on EssentiallySports .
David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Anything can happen at any time in the NFL, and that certainly proved true in the previously winless Atlanta Falcons’ 35-14 road win over the Green Bay Packers on “Thursday Night Football.” Atlanta moved to a perfect 5-0 in primetime as an underdog across the past two seasons, and it won its first game at Lambeau Field since 2008. Running back Bijan Robinson (194 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 29 carries) and wide receiver Drake London (194 yar...
September 25, 2026 08:24 AM Mike Florio and Michael Holley debrief the Atlanta Falcons’ offense finally waking up in a 35-14 upset over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football.
Getty Images This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. Michael Penix Jr. ignited the Falcons’ offense against the Packers. All it took for Atlanta to get off the mat was a quarterback change. Penix is finally healthy, and the Falcons looked like a completely different team in their 35-14 rout of Green Bay. With Penix in the lineup for the first time in 10 months, ...
Division rivalries run deep in the NFL. For some teams in particular, their rivalries are an incredibly serious matter. Even when he’s already with the Atlanta Falcons this year, defensive tackle Gervon Dexter still seems to have his old mentality when he was with the Chicago Bears. After the Falcons’ dominant win over the Green […] The post Falcons’ Gervon Dexter reposts DJ Moore’s ‘f**k the Packers’ interview after Atlanta domination appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Green Bay Packers are facing a level of adversity that has become difficult to ignore. After decades of sustained competitiveness, Green Bay now finds itself sitting at 1-2 and could easily have started the season without a win had the New York Jets held onto their late lead. A growing injury list has only [...]