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Falcons Rout Packers 35-14 as Bijan Hits 194

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 10:35 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Falcons Dominate Packers

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers 35-14 on Thursday night.
Running back Bijan Robinson rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns, out-rushing the Packers 242-17.
Wide receiver Drake London set a career high with nine catches for 194 yards, joining Robinson with 190+ yards.
The Packers suffered their first home-opener loss since 2012, ending a 13-game streak.

Summary

Bowman Breaks Pass

Billy Bowman Jr. returned from an Achilles injury and broke up a pass in first quarter.
Zach Harrison, re-signed after being waived, blocked a field goal that kept Atlanta’s early lead.
A.J. Terrell Jr. moved to injured reserve with a groin injury, missing four games.
CJ Henderson and Za’Darius Smith emerged as unexpected defensive contributors.
The Falcons have 11 days off before Night Football versus the New Orleans Saints.

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Historical Context

In 2012, the Green Bay Packers snapped a 13-game home-opener winning streak, losing to the Chicago Bears 20-17 in Week 1. That season, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 3,600 yards, while the franchise posted a 13-2 home record, a 13-game streak. The Falcons' 2024 35-14 victory, featuring Bijan Robinson’s 194 rushing yards and Drake London’s 194 receiving yards, mirrors the Packers’ rare home-opener defeat pattern. This recurrence underscores how long-standing home-field dominance can be overturned, prompting teams to reassess early-season strategies and roster depth.

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Falcons Dominate Packers

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers 35-14 on Thursday night.
Running back Bijan Robinson rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns, out-rushing the Packers 242-17.
Wide receiver Drake London set a career high with nine catches for 194 yards, joining Robinson with 190+ yards.
The Packers suffered their first home-opener loss since 2012, ending a 13-game streak.

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