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| Falcons rookie Matt Ryan tossed two touchdowns in his first road victory. |
It was over when ...
Michael Turner powered his way for a 2-yard gain on third-and-1 with 1:42 remaining. The first down enabled the Falcons to go into the victory formation and burn the rest of the clock.
Game ball
Falcons DE John Abraham continued his dominant start to the season with six tackles and a sack. He also forced the Packers into several holding penalties and applied constant pressure to QB Aaron Rodgers.
Key stat
Both teams had very similar statistics, except in one key category -- penalties. While the Falcons committed only two infractions for 15 yards, the Packers were called for nine penalties for 92 yards.
Noteworthy
Despite favoring his arm at times on the sideline, Rodgers played every snap, throwing for 313 yards and three touchdowns. ... The Packers played without three of their rotation players in the secondary; CB Al Harris and safeties Atari Bigby and Aaron Rouse all sat out with injuries. ... Falcons WR Roddy White had eight catches for 132 yards and a touchdown in the first half. He did not make a reception in the second half. ... Falcons punter Michael Koenen nailed all three of his punts inside the 20 to help Atlanta win the field-position battle.
