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In-game replay: Devonta Freeman scores second touchdown

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons scores a 1-yard rushing touchdown during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Credit: Kevin C. Cox

Credit: Kevin C. Cox

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons scores a 1-yard rushing touchdown during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
By Alex Makrides
Sept 18, 2017

Devonta Freeman was back at it in the second quarter of the Falcons game against the Packers Sunday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Freeman scored his second touchdown on a two-yard run to put the Falcons up 14-7 with 11:10 remaining in the first half.  He also scored on a one-yard run in the first quarter.

Freeman has six carries for 25 yards and two touchdowns following the scoring drive.

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