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Packers-Falcons Final Score: Green Bay fails to run the ball again in home-opening loss

Thursday was as bad a showing as the Green Bay Packers have had all season, as the Atlanta Falcons came to Lambeau Field and upset the Packers 35-14 for Green Bay’s first home-opening loss since 2012. The team is now…

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 3:31 AM
Packers-Falcons Final Score: Green Bay fails to run the ball again in home-opening loss
Key Things to Know
  • The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Green Bay Packers 35-14 at Lambeau Field.
  • Green Bay suffered its first home-opening loss since 2012 and fell to 1-7 over its last eight games.
  • The Packers rushed for only 17 yards on eight attempts while Jordan Love attempted 53 passes.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Green Bay Packers 35-14 at Lambeau Field on Thursday, handing Green Bay its first home-opening defeat since 2012. The loss dropped head coach Matt LaFleur's team to a 1-7 record over their last eight games. Green Bay struggled significantly on the ground, producing only 17 rushing yards on eight attempts while quarterback Jordan Love threw 53 passes.

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made his return to action in his first start since an ACL tear last season. Atlanta's offense was powered by Bijan Robinson and Drake London, who combined for 407 total yards against Jonathan Gannon's defense. The Falcons entered the red zone five times and also blocked a Packers kick.

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