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25-09-2026
The live coverage from The Athletic focuses on the Week 3 NFL Thursday Night Football matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
Game Details
Kickoff Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Location: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Broadcast & Streaming: Exclusively streaming nationally on Amazon Prime Video (with local broadcast affiliates in home markets and on NFL+ for mobile devices)
Key Storylines and Early Game Action
Michael Penix Jr.’s Return: Atlanta made a quarterback change, giving Michael Penix Jr. his first start of the season as he returns from the torn ACL that cut his previous campaign short. Penix’s opening drive had a rough start, resulting in an interception by Packers safety Xavier McKinney.
Packers Strike First: Green Bay took an early 7–0 lead when quarterback Jordan Love connected with wide receiver Christian Watson for a 4-yard touchdown pass, followed by the first Lambeau Leap of the season.
Team Context: The Packers entered their home opener with a 1–1 record following an overtime victory against the Jets, while the Falcons entered 0–2 seeking their first win after consecutive losses to start the season.
Roster and Injury Notes: Green Bay entered the contest shorthanded along the offensive line and without receiver Jayden Reed (neck), though defensive tackle Javon Hargrave was cleared from concussion protocol. For Atlanta, Cooper Rush dressed as the emergency third quarterback behind Penix.