Falcons trample punchless Packers as Bijan Robinson runs riot in Penix return

Source: Guardian Sport 2 hours ago

Robinson rushes for 194 yards and two touchdowns

Penix throws TD pass in return from torn ACL

Packers’ 13-game home-opener winning streak ends

Bijan Robinson rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns as the Atlanta Falcons capitalized on the return of quarterback Michael Penix Jr and trounced the punchless Green Bay Packers 35-14 on Thursday night.

Atlanta (1-2) erased an early 7-0 deficit by scoring 27 straight points to take control amid a chorus of boos at Lambeau Field. The Falcons outrushed the Packers 242 yards to 17.

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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/24/falcons-packers-bijan-robinson-michael-penix-nfl

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