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NFL Thursday Night Football preview: Michael Penix Jr. returns for Falcons, who face similarly desperate Packers

The Falcons are 0-2 and the Packers are 1-1 coming into their Thursday night matchup.

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 3:01 PM
NFL Thursday Night Football preview: Michael Penix Jr. returns for Falcons, who face similarly desperate Packers
Key Things to Know
  • Michael Penix Jr. returns from an ACL injury to start for the Atlanta Falcons.
  • The Green Bay Packers host the Falcons on Thursday Night Football in Week 3.
  • The Falcons enter the game with an 0-2 record following a 34-3 loss to Carolina.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Atlanta Falcons face the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in a Week 3 Thursday Night Football matchup. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. returns to action for the Falcons following his recovery from an ACL injury. Atlanta enters the contest seeking its first victory following an 0-2 start to the season.

Green Bay enters the game with a 1-1 record after securing a 20-17 overtime victory against the New York Jets. Atlanta turns to Penix to improve an offense that recently suffered a 34-3 loss against the Carolina Panthers.

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