Falcons at Packers: Penix returns for Week 3 kickoff under Lambeau lights
Thursday 24 September, 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video. Penix starts for Atlanta; Love leads Green Bay. Week 3 opens at historic Lambeau Field.
Why this one matters: Thursday Night Football opens Week 3 with major storylines on both sidelines at iconic Lambeau Field.
NFL.com and Sports Illustrated confirm that Michael Penix Jr. will make his eagerly anticipated return to the starting lineup for Atlanta after recovering from a torn ACL, stepping in for Cooper Rush. The Falcons arrive 0-2 and hungry to jumpstart their season on national television.
Green Bay enters 1-1 following a gritty 20-17 overtime triumph over the Jets in Week 2. With more than 50 alumni in attendance honoring the anniversaries of Super Bowl I and Super Bowl XXXI, Jordan Love and the Packers look to defend their home turf on a short week.
The stakes
Atlanta battles to avoid an 0-3 start while Green Bay looks to claim early supremacy in the NFC North.
The rivalry angle
An NFC clash between cold-weather tradition and dynamic southern speed under prime-time lights.
Players who could decide it
Leads Green Bay back to Lambeau Field after a dramatic 20-17 overtime win against the Jets.
Returns to the starting lineup after recovering from an ACL injury, replacing Cooper Rush.
Did you know?
- !Kickoff Thursday 24 September at 8:15 p.m. ET exclusively on Prime Video.
- !Michael Penix Jr. returns to start for Atlanta following his recovery from a torn ACL.
- !Packers celebrate Alumni Weekend honoring Super Bowl I and Super Bowl XXXI anniversaries.
Head to head
Packers host the Falcons in an NFC showdown under the prime-time Thursday lights.
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