Falcons upset Packers, revive playoff hopes in key NFC matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons achieved a significant victory against the Green Bay Packers last Thursday night, breaking the Packers' 13-year home opener winning streak. The win reignited the Falcons' chances in the NFC South, pushing their power ranking up significantly. Key performances came from Bijan Robinson and Drake London, while Michael Penix Jr. demonstrated promising skill after returning from injury. The Falcons now aim to build on this momentum for upcoming games.
- •Falcons defeat Packers on the road last Thursday
- •Victory broke Packers' 13-year home opener win streak
- •Bijan Robinson and Drake London shined for Atlanta
- •Michael Penix Jr. impressed in his return from injury
- •Falcons move up in NFL power rankings after the win
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — NFL analyst: Falcons may have saved their season vs. Packers
"NFL analyst: Falcons may have saved their season vs. Packers
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