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Penix makes debut as Falcons visit Packers in Week 3 Thursday Night Football

Atlanta names Michael Penix Jr. starter against Green Bay after Cooper Rush struggles; Packers favored by 6.5 points at home.

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What to know

  • Michael Penix Jr. makes his regular-season debut as the Falcons' starting QB after recovering from an ACL tear, replacing struggling Cooper Rush in the lineup.
  • Green Bay is favored by 6.5 points at home with a low point total of 44.5, reflecting Atlanta's offensive struggles (16 points in two games).
  • The Packers' defense has been a strength through two weeks, including a strong overtime performance against the Jets, while their offense is dealing with injuries.
  • Atlanta risks falling to 0-3 with the loss of two starting QBs to injury and faces a Packers team seeking momentum after an overtime win.

“The Packers open up this week being favored by nearly a touchdown. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Green Bay is favored by 6.5 points after the conclusion of most of Week 2's games.”

Yahoo Sports, Sportsbook reporting · Yahoo Sports ↗

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Penix makes debut as Falcons visit Packers in Week 3 Thursday Night Football
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  1. 4

    Packers rule out four players including three offensive starters

    Green Bay will have three starters out on offense and a defensive tackle sidelined for Thursday's game against Atlanta. The final injury report clarified several players initially listed as gametime decisions.

    1. 2 outlets Falcons final Week 3 injury report: Who's in, who's out vs. Packers?

      first by Yahoo Sports, 12h ago · also Sports Illustrated

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    2. 1 outlet Green Bay Packers rule out four, two are questionable vs Falcons

      first by Yahoo Sports, 11h ago

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    Packers' defense strong heading into Falcons matchup

    Green Bay's defense has been a bright spot through two weeks, suffocating the Jets' offense in the second half and overtime. Defensive end Lukas Van Ness and edge rusher Brandon Cisse have been standouts, and cornerback play has been mostly solid despite being a point of contention heading into the season.

    1. 1 outlet Packers-Falcons Matchups: Where Does Green Bay Have Advantage?

      first by Sports Illustrated, 1d ago

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    Falcons name Michael Penix Jr. starting quarterback for Week 3

    Atlanta announced Michael Penix Jr. as the starter against Green Bay after Cooper Rush started the first two games. Penix, recovering from a partial ACL tear suffered in November, will make his regular-season debut. Rush was benched in the third quarter of Week 2 in favor of undrafted rookie Jack Strand.

    “I'm close. I'm close. I know I've been saying that, but there's just a couple of technical things that I want to hit, some goals that I have that I want to achieve before I do stuff out on that field.”
    — Michael Penix Jr.

    1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago · read ↗

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    Packers open as 6.5-point favorites over struggling Falcons

    The Green Bay Packers are favored by nearly a touchdown heading into Week 3 as they host the 0-2 Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football. The Falcons have scored just 16 total points over their first eight quarters, losing 20-13 to Pittsburgh and 34-3 to Carolina. Green Bay, at 1-1 with a recent overtime win over the Jets, faces injuries to Jayden Reed and Zach Bakhtiari.

    1. 2 outlets Falcons vs. Packers predictions, odds, time: Week 3 'Thursday Night Football' picks from proven model

      first by CBS Sports, 1d ago · also Yahoo Sports

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    2. 1 outlet Packers vs. Falcons odds: Opening lines for Week 3 matchup

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago

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  1. 2 outlets 'Thursday Night Football' prediction, odds, time: Falcons-Packers picks from expert on a 48-20 roll

    first by CBS Sports, 14h ago · also Yahoo Sports

    2 more headlines
  2. 2 outlets Falcons vs. Packers: Three must-know storylines for Thursday's Week 3 prime-time game

    first by NFL.com, 8h ago · also Yahoo Sports

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