Falcons-Packers: Second quarter recap
Much like the first quarter, the Falcons took the opening drive right down the field to break a tie game with the Packers.
Running back Devonta Freeman scored his second touchdown on Sunday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on a two-yard touchdown run. That capped off a 10-play, 87-yard drive that took 4:12 and put the Falcons ahead 14-7.
It's @Devontafreeman's night!
— NFL (@NFL) September 18, 2017
His second touchdown of the first half. #InBrotherhood #GBvsATL pic.twitter.com/G2UYdbeYX4
Later in the quarter, a big pass play from quarterback Matt Ryan to wide reciever Julio Jones for 28 yards set up Matt Bryant 51-yard field goal to put the Falcons up 17-7 with 3:21 left in the first half.
Another huge gain for @JulioJones_11!
— NFL (@NFL) September 18, 2017
He already has 96 yards this half. #GBvsATL pic.twitter.com/Vn9QUJ3BPf
Then, with the time wanning in the half, the Packers attempted to pass out of their own end zone. That plan proved to be a big mistake as quarterback Aaron Rodgers was picked off by Desmond Trufant.
Glad to have you back, TRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU. pic.twitter.com/eU8IgHOOge
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 18, 2017
His first interception of the year set the Falcons up at the Packers 36-yard line with 47 seconds left. From there Ryan led the team down the field in just 28 seconds finishing with a three-yard touchdown pass to Tevin Coleman.
#MattyIce❄️ ➡️ @Teco_Raww for SIX!
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 18, 2017
ATL 24 | GB 7 pic.twitter.com/uGMHnyjPqR
Ryan was 13-of-20 for 201 yards and a touchdown in the first half.
End of second quarter: Falcons 24, Packers 7.
