Check out live updates from the Falcons’ primetime matchup vs. Packers
Atlanta looks for its first win after struggling with backup quarterbacks to start the season.
An 0-2 start and uncertainty at the quarterback position is not what Falcons fans thought they’d see heading into Thursday night’s matchup against the Packers in primetime.
But that’s where they are, after two lackluster games. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is set to return from his ACL injury suffered in November and take the reins of what could be a potent offense.
The Packers are playing their home opener after splitting their first two games on the road.
Here’s some pregame reading to get you up to speed:
- How Michael Penix Jr. knew he was ready for Falcons’ return
- Sugiura: Obstacles aplenty await Michael Penix Jr. in his return from injury
- How Falcons, Stefanski have fared in short weeks in recent years
- Weekend Predictions: Can Penix save the Falcons in Green Bay?
- Falcons ‘got to get it rolling’ with Kyle Pitts after slow start
Falcons at Packers
- Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Lambeau Field, Green Bay
- TV: Amazon Prime, Fox 5
- Records: Falcons 0-2, Packers 1-1
- Outlook: The Falcons hope the return of Penix will jump-start their struggling offense. Through their first two games, they haven’t taken a snap in the red zone and they’ve managed just one offensive touchdown.
Roster move
The Falcons moved LB Bralen Trice from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Thursday night's matchup at Green Bay.
Primetime exposure
After the debacle in Sunday’s lopsided loss to the Panthers in the home opener, the Falcons have a quick turnaround. They can erase the bad taste from a bad start to the season, which featured two losses with Cooper Rush — who was slated to be the No. 3 option — as the starting quarterback.
Bijan Robinson has been good despite the issues at the most important position, but the production from Drake London and Kyle Pitts has suffered. Having Michael Penix Jr. back as the starter could turn some of those issues around.
The defense has been fairly good, given the obstacles they've faced through injuries and extended time on the field. They'll be without A.J. Terrell for at least the next four games, but the pass rush has been acceptable.
The Packers (1-1) are coming off a good road win against the Jets, and in their home opener they hope to put on a show for the faithful at Lambeau Field.