NFL: Falcons trample punchless Packers as Bijan Robinson runs riot  

Robinson rushes for 194 yards and two touchdowns
Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter of the game at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter of the game at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

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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