The Atlanta Falcons earned their first win of the season Thursday night, defeating the Green Bay Packers 35-14 at Lambeau Field in the opening game of Week 3.
The victory was highlighted by the return of Michael Penix Jr. as Atlanta's starting quarterback. After missing the first two weeks, Penix returned to the lineup and helped the Falcons secure a convincing road victory.
Bijan Robinson dominates
The Falcons' offensive star was Bijan Robinson, who finished with 194 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Atlanta rushed for 242 yards as a team, while Green Bay managed just 17 rushing yards.
The Packers opened the game with a 7-0 lead, but Atlanta answered with 27 consecutive points to take control.
Atlanta earns its first win
The victory moved the Falcons to 1-2, while Green Bay also fell to 1-2. For Atlanta, the result provides an important boost after opening the season with two losses.
Penix's return and Robinson's dominant rushing performance were the key factors in Atlanta's impressive night at Lambeau Field.