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Michael Penix Jr. leads Falcons to first win against Packers

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Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Michael Penix Jr. leads Falcons to first win against Packers

Summary

Michael Penix Jr. helped the Atlanta Falcons secure their first win of the season with a 35-14 victory over the Green Bay Packers on September 24, 2026. In his first game back after recovering from a torn ACL, Penix threw for 256 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The Falcons, who entered the game at 0-2, displayed a transformed offense, accumulating a total of 498 yards, including 244 on the ground. The performance sparked conversations around Penix as the potential franchise quarterback, particularly after a rough start to the season. Atlanta now looks towards building on this momentum heading into their next game.

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By the Numbers

•Falcons improve to 1-2 in the NFL season.
•Penix completed 18-of-25 passes for 256 yards and one touchdown.
•Atlanta's rushing attack featured 244 yards led by Bijan Robinson.
•Penix was named the starter earlier in the week after recovering from injury.
•The game was played at Lambeau Field against the Packers.

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