Falcons face Packers in Thursday night football showdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 10:08 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons visit the Green Bay Packers for Thursday Night Football on September 24, 2026, aiming to end a two-game losing streak. Michael Penix Jr. returns as starting quarterback, which may boost Atlanta's struggling offense. Analysts expect the Packers, powered by a strong defense, to have the upper hand despite the Falcons improving their defensive metrics. Pete Prisco predicts a low-scoring game with a final score of Packers 27, Falcons 17.
- •Falcons have lost their first two games of the season.
- •Michael Penix Jr. is back at quarterback for Atlanta.
- •Packers are coming off a win against the Jets.
- •Packers defense ranks in the top five in the league.
- •Game kicks off at 8:15 PM ET.
- 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — CBS analyst shares prediction for Falcons-Packers TNF matchup
"Pete Prisco counting on Green Bay defense to topple Atlanta in Week 3
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