Packers host Falcons on Thursday Night Football with Penix returning
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
The Green Bay Packers (1-1) face the Atlanta Falcons (0-2) on September 24 as they kick off Week 3. The Packers will be without starters Zach Bako-Bewele and Jayden Reed, putting pressure on quarterback Jordan Love. Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. returns after missing the first two games with a knee injury. Despite struggles in the passing game without him, the Falcons hope to regroup. The game is underway at Lambeau Field, scheduled to start at 8:15 p.m. ET.
- •Packers are 6.5-point favorites at home.
- •Penix missed the first two games due to a knee injury.
- •Falcons' prior quarterbacks struggled with a low passer rating.
- •Game started at 8:15 p.m. ET at Lambeau Field.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons vs. Packers live updates, news, inactives: Michael Penix Jr. makes season debut on Thursday Night Football
"Follow along as the Packers host the Falcons to open up Week 3.
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