Falcons at Packers: Penix returns under Lambeau lights for Week 3 kickoff
Michael Penix Jr. returns from ACL tear. Jordan Love and Packers host Alumni Weekend. Prime Video Thursday.
Why this game matters
Week 2 concluded with Monday Night Football in Los Angeles, leaving no time for breath. The NFL calendar rolls straight into Week 3 on Thursday night with prime-time drama at legendary Lambeau Field.
What actually happened
NFL.com and Sports Illustrated report that Atlanta will hand the starting quarterback keys back to Michael Penix Jr. on Thursday night. The second-year passer returns ahead of schedule following his rehabilitation from a torn ACL, stepping in for Cooper Rush as the Falcons seek their first victory of the 2026 campaign after an 0-2 start.
Across the field, Jordan Love leads the Packers into their home stadium with a 1-1 record. Green Bay secured a gritty 20-17 overtime victory against the New York Jets in Week 2, recovering momentum after an opening defeat. Adding to the atmosphere, the franchise will host its annual Alumni Weekend, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl I championship and the 30th anniversary of Super Bowl XXXI in front of over fifty returning legends.
What to watch next
Kickoff arrives Thursday 24 September at 8:15 p.m. ET exclusively on Prime Video. Can Atlanta ignite its season behind Penix, or will Green Bay protect home turf and move to 2-1 atop the NFC North?
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