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Packers vs. Falcons: Falcons aim for first win with Penix return
Falcons hope Michael Penix Jr. leads them to first win after two losses
In brief
Falcons hope Michael Penix Jr. leads them to first win after two losses Falcons get Penix Jr. back from injury but still struggle with offense and defense Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Packers' season start
Green Bay Packers are 1-1 after Week 2 with a disappointing overtime win over New York Jets.
Falcons' situation
Atlanta Falcons are 0-2 after losses to Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers.
Penix returns
Michael Penix Jr. returns from knee surgery to start for Falcons after Cooper Rush's poor performance.
Falcons' offensive struggles
Falcons have totaled 16 points and turned the ball over seven times in two games.
Penix's stats
Penix has a 59.6% completion rate and 12 touchdowns in 14 career games.
Packers' defense
Packers allow just 3.9 yards per play but faced weak opponents in Week 1 and 2.
Injuries impact
Both teams have multiple injuries: Packers lose Reed, Bako-Bewele, Banks; Falcons lose Terrell, Ebukam.
Prediction
Packers win 23-13 with Falcons' offensive struggles and injuries.
Game details
Game on Thursday, Sept 24 at 8:20 p.m. ET at Lambeau Field, streaming on Amazon Prime.
The key point
Falcons get Penix Jr. back from injury but still struggle with offense and defense
