Yes. Michael Penix Jr. starts at quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons tonight, Thursday, September 24, at Green Bay, 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video. It is his first start since he tore his ACL against Carolina in November 2025. The Falcons named him the Week 3 starter on Monday after he practiced fully all week, and he carries no injury designation. Tua Tagovailoa, back from an oblique injury, is active as the backup for the first time this season.
| Status | Starting, no injury designation |
| Injury | Torn ACL, November 2025; cleared and full in practice |
| Game | Falcons at Packers, Thursday, September 24, 8:15 p.m. ET, Lambeau Field |
| TV | Prime Video |
| Backup | Tua Tagovailoa |
Why It Matters for Atlanta
The Falcons are 0-2 after a 34-3 loss to Carolina in Week 2, with Cooper Rush starting both games while Penix finished his recovery. Atlanta has not reached the red zone this season, and the offense has been the least efficient in the league through two weeks, which is why the change came as soon as Penix was ready.
Falcons Injuries Tonight
Defensive end Samson Ebukam (hamstring) is out, cornerback A.J. Terrell is on injured reserve with a groin injury, and cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. (Achilles) is doubtful. Running back Brian Robinson and tackle Jawaan Taylor carry no designation.
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