Packers struggle in passing game during loss to Falcons in Week 3

The Green Bay Packers faced off against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3, resulting in a loss marked by a significant reliance on the passing game. The Packers recorded an 85.7% pass rate, surpassing the NFL average by over 30%. Despite this strategy, they struggled to find success, finishing with a +0.01 EPA per Play in passing, while the run game fell short at -0.33 EPA. Key performances included Matthew Golden, who had over 100 receiving yards and his first regular-season touchdown. The defense struggled as well, managing a pressure rate of only 20% on Falcons' dropbacks. This week, they must address weaknesses on both sides of the ball as they prepare for their next matchup.

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