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Falcons vs. Packers Live Updates, Score: Michael Penix Jr. Returns For Atlanta
Updated: Sep 24, 2026 - 8:21 PM ET
Thursday Night Football brings a Week 3 NFC clash to Lambeau Field, and the Falcons will have a new look under center: Michael Penix Jr. will make his 2026 season debut, returning from the torn ACL that ended his 2025 campaign.
Green Bay enters 1-1 after a wild season-opening collapse against the division rival Vikings followed by a 20-17 bounce-back win over the Jets.
Atlanta is 0-2, having lost 20-13 to the Steelers in Week 1 with Cooper Rush at quarterback, then getting blown out 34-3 by the Panthers last week. Penix's return, and a potential shot at his first start of the season, gives the Falcons a chance to turn things around.
Kickoff is scheduled at 8:15 p.m. ET. Follow along for live updates and highlights throughout the game.
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