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Record: (1-2), 3rd in NFC South

Atlanta Falcons

Record: (1-2), 3rd in NFC South

NFL

How a ‘Superman’ pregame speech sparked Falcons’ win at Packers

Chris Lindstrom didn’t have any lines rehearsed for his pregame speech when the Falcons surrounded him Thursday night. He merely let his emotions come out.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Falcons’ Penix earns redemption in return: ‘I know how much it means to him.’

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PHOTOS: Falcons beat Packers for season’s first win

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Falcons position grades: Plenty of As to go around in Packers blowout

Bijan stars, Falcons handle Packers 35-14 in Penix’s return

Standings

Stats

NFC South

Full Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT
1 PanthersPanthers	1	1	.500
2 SaintsSaints	1	1	.500
3 FalconsFalcons	1	2	.333
4 BuccaneersBuccaneers	0	2	.000

Team Leaders

Full Team Stats

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Michael Penix Jr.

QB, #9

PASSING YARDS

256

Bijan Robinson

RB, #7

RUSHING YARDS

349

Drake London

WR, #5

RECEIVING YARDS

274

PHOTOS: Falcons beat Packers for season’s first win

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (right) sprints for a first down past Packers safety Evan Williams during their game at Lambeau Field on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Green Bay, Wis. (Matt Ludtke/AP)

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson scores a touchdown against the Packers on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. (Matt Ludtke/AP)

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (right) makes his way around the Packers’ defense on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. (Abbie Parr/AP)

Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (left) and safety Evan Williams (right) stop Falcons running back Bijan Robinson during the second half of their game on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Green Bay, Wis. (Abbie Parr/AP)

Falcons wide receiver Drake London (right) catches a pass in front of Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. (Abbie Parr/AP)

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (center) sprints for a touchdown against the Packers on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. (Matt Ludtke/AP)

Falcons wide receiver Drake London (left) is stopped by Packers cornerback Brandon Cisse during their game at Lambeau Field on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Green Bay, Wis. (Matt Ludtke/AP)

Falcons tight end Austin Hooper celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Packers on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. (Mike Roemer/AP)

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws against the Packers on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. (Mike Roemer/AP)

Falcons defensive tackle Zach Harrison (right) blocks a field goal attempt by Packers kicker Trey Smack on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Green Bay, Wis. (Mike Roemer/AP)

Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (second from right) is stopped by the Falcons’ defense after catching a pass on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. (Abbie Parr/AP)

Falcons cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. (right) breaks up a pass intended for Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden at Lambeau Field on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Green Bay, Wis. (Abbie Parr/AP)

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (left) gets past Packers safety Javon Bullard on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. (Mike Roemer/AP)

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Credit: AP Photo/Matt Ludtke

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (right) sprints for a first down past Packers safety Evan Williams during their game at Lambeau Field on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Green Bay, Wis. (Matt Ludtke/AP)

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Tua Tagovailoa is ‘trending in the right direction,’ headed for backup role

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How Michael Penix Jr. knew he was ready for Falcons’ return

Michael Penix Jr. to start at quarterback for first time in 10 months Thursday as the Falcons play the Packers.

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Obstacles aplenty await Michael Penix Jr. in his return from injury

Michael Penix Jr. returns to lead the Falcons agains Green Bay Thursday night but it’s going to be difficult for Penix to have the sort of performance he likely envisions.

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Falcons place standout corner A.J. Terrell on injured reserve

C.J. Henderson will start at corner for the Falcons this week in place of A.J. Terrell, who was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.