The Prime Time Atlanta Falcons are back, and they've got the Green Bay Packers on the run.
After a brutal start to the game, quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has settled in and is now in a rhythm with his pass-catchers. That includes tight end Austin Hooper, who just caught his first touchdown catch since returning to the team after a six-year absence.
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Penix started the game just 1/5 but he's now red hot, going into halftime at 13/20 for 114 yards, one touchdown, one pick and a passer rating of 75.8. Wide receiver Drake London has been the prime beneficiary, catching five of six targets and totaling a game-high 54 receiving yards so far.
That being
said, the engine driving this train is running back Bijan Robinson, who has already put up 111 rushing yards and is averaging a ridiculous 7.4 yards per carry.
After falling behind early, the Falcons now lead the Packers 17-7 at the half.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. throws TD pass to Austin Hooper
