GREEN BAY — Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes on Thursday night as the Green Bay Packers defeated the Atlanta Falcons at Lambeau Field, improving to 3-0 to open the NFL season. The Packers controlled the game through the second half.
Green Bay entered the contest as favourites, having built momentum through the opening weeks behind Love and an improved defensive front. Head coach Matt LaFleur has leaned on a balanced offence, mixing Love's downfield passing with a committee running game to keep drives moving.
The Falcons, led by quarterback Michael Penix Jr., struggled to establish rhythm against Green Bay's pass rush. Atlanta managed points through Bijan Robinson on the ground but could not sustain enough scoring drives to overcome the deficit at a hostile Lambeau Field.
Packers defenders generated consistent pressure, forcing Penix into difficult throws and disrupting Atlanta's timing throughout. The result strengthened Green Bay's position atop the NFC North and marked a statement performance in a nationally televised slot.
The victory keeps the Packers among the NFL's remaining unbeaten teams, with attention turning to their upcoming divisional stretch as Love continues to build his case as one of the league's top young quarterbacks.