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Robinson Powers Falcons to End Scoring Woes
25 Sep
Summary
- Falcons ended a streak of 2 games without a red zone drive.
- Bijan Robinson scored the Falcons' first touchdown from 3 yards.
- Michael Penix Jr. had a difficult start to his 2026 debut.
The Atlanta Falcons have ended a notable streak of going without a red zone drive through their first two games of the season. This statistic, last seen in 2008 with the Rams, was finally broken on Thursday night.
Bijan Robinson was instrumental in changing this trend, rushing for a 55-yard gain that set up the Falcons deep in Packers territory. He then scored the team's first touchdown on a 3-yard run, giving them a crucial offensive boost.
However, the Falcons' offensive performance was mixed. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. faced challenges in his 2026 debut, completing just 2 of his 7 passes for 22 yards and throwing an interception. Despite these struggles, the team managed to tie the Green Bay Packers 7-7 by the close of the first quarter.
