# Falcons lead Packers 17-7 at halftime

> Falcons edge Packers 17-7 with Penix touchdown pass.
- Title: Falcons lead Packers 17-7 at halftime · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Falcons edge Packers 17-7 with Penix touchdown pass. Falcons lead Packers 17-7 at halftime after Michael Penix's touchdown pass to Austin Hooper.
- Keywords: falcons, packers, michael penix, austin hooper, nfl, thursday night football, sports, lead, 17-7, halftime, NBC Sports
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/thursday-night-football-falcons-lead-packers-17-7-at-halftime
- Published: 2026-09-25T01:52:36.452+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: falcons, packers, michael penix, austin hooper, nfl, thursday night football, sports
## Halftime lead
Falcons lead Packers 17-7 at halftime.
## Penix returns
Michael Penix returns after 10 days off.
## Penix performance
Penix completes 13-of-20 passes for 114 yards.
## Touchdown pass
Penix throws 5-yard touchdown to Austin Hooper.
## Red zone success
Falcons 2-for-2 in red zone this game.
## Packers struggle
Packers 1-for-6 on third down with four punts.
## Key takeaway

Falcons lead Packers 17-7 at halftime after Michael Penix's touchdown pass to Austin Hooper.