Michael Penix Jr. & Drake London Open Up Pass Game In Week 3 Victory Over Packers

by Arop KualSeptember 30, 2026, 2:23 pm >

Michael Penix Jr. returned to the Falcons’ starting lineup and excelled as the team’s offense soared past the Green Bay Packers in Week 3.

Penix’s return didn’t start how he imagined, as he threw an interception on the fourth offensive play. What could have been a long night turned into a breath of fresh air. Penix missed the first two games after recovering from a torn ACL he suffered during Week 11 of the 2025 season. With Cooper Rush starting at quarterback, the Falcons scored only 16 points and lost both games.

The Falcons would win their Thursday Night Football game 35-14 in Lambeau, with Penix completing 18 of 25 passes for 256 yards and a touchdown. The two biggest stars were wide receiver Drake London, who recorded nine catches for 194 yards, and running back Bijan Robinson, who recorded 213 total yards and two touchdowns.

“I knew we had a long game ahead of us, so I just continue to keep my head down, continue to keep working and doing what I can to help this team win a football game,” Penix said of his response to the interception.

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Penix-London duo brings the best of both players. In games played together, London averages 104.3 receiving yards per game, and in his last seven games with Penix, London has been targeted 11 times per game and averaged 120.7 receiving yards.

“He’s the definition of resiliency,” London said.

Penix added that it is a “long season” and that the Falcons were “far from perfect” after their victory. While the Falcons are 1-2, the offense seems to have opened up and is currently tied for first place in the NFC South, the Falcons hope to carry this momentum and finish with a winning record for the first time since 2017.