Falcons secure Thursday night win over Packers with strong ratings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 1:45 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Green Bay Packers 35-14 in a Thursday Night Football game that attracted 16.82 million viewers, marking a high for Week 3. This viewership surge follows Michael Penix Jr.'s return and demonstrates increasing confidence in the Falcons' offense. Both Penix and Bijan Robinson delivered standout performances, with Penix completing 16 of 18 passes for 234 yards and Robinson accumulating 213 total yards and two touchdowns. The game peaked at 19.05 million viewers during a key moment, highlighting fan interest as the Falcons appear to be improving this season.
- •Falcons win 35-14 against Packers on September 28, 2026.
- •Game drew 16.82 million viewers, a peak of 19.05 million.
- •Michael Penix Jr. threw for 234 yards; Bijan Robinson had 213 yards.
- •Falcons have improved from last place in rankings to 29th.
- •This marks the highest Week 3 rating since 2016.
- 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Thursday Night Football Ratings Surge As Falcons Beat Packers
"Falcons-Packers drew 16.82 million viewers, marking a second straight weekly high. The win proves the team is back on track.
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