Michael Penix Jr. is scheduled to make his 2026 debut Thursday at Green Bay, returning from the torn left ACL that ended his previous season. The Falcons enter the game 0-2 after opening with Cooper Rush at quarterback.
Atlanta has averaged a league-low eight points and has yet to reach the red zone. Its wide receivers and tight ends combined for 17 catches, 173 yards and no touchdowns through two games, according to NFL.com.
Penix’s return gives Drake London and Kyle Pitts another opportunity to get involved in an offense that lost 34-3 to Carolina on Sunday. Pitts has one catch for 15 yards, leaving Atlanta with little production from a position it invested in during the offseason.
The Packers are 1-1 and playing their home opener at Lambeau Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. Eastern, with Prime Video carrying the game in the United States.
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