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Thursday Night Football: Falcons lead Packers 17-7 at halftime
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Key Points:
- Michael Penix returned to play for the Falcons after missing time since November 16, overcoming a slow start to lead the team to a 17-7 halftime lead over the Packers.
- The Falcons have been efficient in the red zone, scoring on two of two attempts tonight, a significant improvement from their previous games with no red zone snaps.
- Running back Bijan Robinson has been a key contributor with 111 rushing yards on 15 carries and a touchdown, while Drake London has five receptions for 54 yards.
- The Falcons have dominated offensively, outgaining the Packers 253 to 108 in the first half, with Green Bay struggling on third downs and having a field goal blocked.
- Packers quarterback Jordan Love has completed 9 of 19 passes for 96 yards and a touchdown, but the Green Bay running game remains ineffective with just 12 yards on five carries.
