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Falcons vs. Packers: What will Week 3’s win or loss mean for Atlanta?

We’ve barely begun the season, yet the Falcons are already reeling following back to back weeks with Cooper Rush as the starter. The latest, a 34-3 home opener humiliation at the hands of the division rival Panthers, prompted a rain…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 12:00 PM
Falcons vs. Packers: What will Week 3’s win or loss mean for Atlanta?
Key Things to Know
  • Michael Penix Jr. has been named the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons against Green Bay.
  • The Falcons enter the Week 3 Thursday Night Football matchup following a 34-3 loss to the Panthers.
  • A defeat against the Packers would drop Atlanta to an 0-3 record on the season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Atlanta Falcons travel to Lambeau Field to face the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football in Week 3. Following a 34-3 home defeat against the Carolina Panthers, Atlanta announced that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will make his season debut as the starting quarterback, replacing Cooper Rush.

A victory over Green Bay would improve Atlanta's all-time record against the Packers to 18-19 and provide momentum ahead of a Monday night game against the New Orleans Saints. Conversely, a loss would drop the Falcons to 0-3 on the season and keep them at the bottom of the NFC South.

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