# Packers vs. Falcons: Falcons aim for first win with Penix return

> Falcons hope Michael Penix Jr. leads them to first win after two losses
- Title: Packers vs. Falcons: Falcons aim for first win with Penix…
- Summary: 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
- Keywords: packers, falcons, michael penix jr, nfl, lambeau field, atlanta, green bay, week 3, thursday night football, falcons offense, packers defense, nfl injuries
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/packers-falcons-preview-prediction-odds-how-to-watch
- Published: 2026-09-24T23:46:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: packers, falcons, michael penix jr, nfl, lambeau field, atlanta, green bay, week 3, thursday night football, falcons offense, packers defense, nfl injuries
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Falcons get Penix Jr. back from injury but still struggle with offense and defense