Michael Penix is back . . . and so are the Falcons.
The quarterback, who had played since Nov. 16, got off to a slow start. His third pass was an interception and he was only 5-of-11 to start. Penix, though, found his groove, finishing the first half 13-of-20 for 114 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
His 5-yard touchdown throw to tight end Austin Hooper on third-and-goal with 59 seconds left in the half has the Falcons in the locker room with a 17-7 lead at halftime.
The Falcons, who did not have a red zone snap in the first two games, are 2-for-2 in the red zone tonight. They scored on three of their last four possessions in the first half.
Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has 15 carries for 111 yards, including a 3-yard touchdown run. He also has one catch for 17 yards.
Drake London has five catches for 54 yards.
The Falcons have outgained the Packers 253 to 108. Green Bay went three-and-out on four of six possessions in the first half, going 1-for-6 on third down with four punts.
Green Bay kicker Trey Smack had his 47-yard field goal try blocked by Falcons defensive lineman Zach Harrison.
Jordan Love is 9-of-19 for 96 yards, including a 4-yard touchdown pass to Christian Watson. It is Watson’s fourth touchdown of the season. Matthew Golden has two catches for 53 yards.
The Green Bay run game is nonexistent with five carries for 12 yards from MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson.
The Packers have won 13 consecutive home openers at Lambeau Field.
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