Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers

Injuries noted

Atlanta Falcons: Michael Penix Jr. (Questionable) — The Falcons announced that Penix (knee) has been named the team's starting quarterback for Thursday's game against the Packers, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.; Billy Bowman Jr. (Questionable) — Bowman (Achilles) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game at Green Bay, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.; Storm Norton (PUP-R) — out; DeAngelo Malone (PUP-R) — Undisclosed; Anterio Thompson (NFI-R) — The Falcons moved Thompson (undisclosed) to the reserve/non-football injury list Sunday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.; Jalon Walker (IR) — Knee - ACL; James Pearce Jr. (Reserve-Sus) — reserve-sus; JD Bertrand (IR) — The Falcons placed Bertrand (undisclosed) on injured reserve Monday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.; Beaux Collins (IR-R) — The Falcons placed Collins (undisclosed) on injured reserve Sunday with a designation to return during the season, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.; Trey Sermon (IR) — ir; Tua Tagovailoa (Questionable) — Tagovailoa (ankle) was estimated as a limited participant in Monday's walk-through practice, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.; Cameron Williams (IR) — The Falcons placed Williams (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.; Da'Shawn Hand (IR) — The Falcons placed Hand (quadriceps) on injured reserve Wednesday, William McFadden of the team's official site reports.; A.J. Terrell Jr. (IR) — The Falcons placed Terrell (groin) on injured reserve Tuesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.; Jawaan Taylor (Questionable) — Taylor (ribs) was listed as limited on the Falcons' estimated injury report Monday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.; Samson Ebukam (Out) — Ebukam (hamstring) is officially listed as out for Thursday's game against the Packers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.; Brandon Dorlus (Questionable) — Dorlus (thumb) was a limited participant in Monday's estimated practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.; Nick Muse (Questionable) — Muse (shoulder) was a limited participant in Monday's estimated practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.; Brian Robinson Jr. (Questionable) — Robinson was listed as a limited participant in Monday's walkthrough practice due to an ankle injury, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Green Bay Packers: Luke Musgrave (PUP-R) — Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Tuesday that he's "really hopeful" Musgrave (neck) will be able to play at some point during the 2026 season, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.; Micah Parsons (PUP-R) — Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Tuesday that Parsons (knee) could return from the PUP list when first eligible in Week 5, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports. "We have a pretty good idea once we get out of that four-game window we're going to be pretty close," Gutekunst said.; Jordon Riley (PUP-R) — out; Johnathan Baldwin II (IR) — ir; Marlon Jones (IR) — Undisclosed; Warren Brinson (Out) — Brinson (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's game against the Falcons, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.; Trey Dean III (IR) — Dean (undisclosed) reverted to the Packers' injured-reserve list Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.; Collin Oliver (IR-R) — Oliver is dealing with Achilles and calf injuries. and is considered week-to-week, Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.; Savion Williams (IR-R) — ir; Thomas Yassmin (IR) — Green Bay reverted Yassmin (undisclosed) to injured reserve Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.; Aaron Banks (Out) — Banks (toe) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's game against the Falcons, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.; Anthony Campbell (Questionable) — Campbell (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in Monday's estimated practice report, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.; Brandon Cisse (Questionable) — questionable; Zach Bako-Bewele (Out) — Bako-Bewele said he sustained a complete tear of his right patellar tendon in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win over the Jets and will undergo season-ending surgery Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.; Javon Hargrave (Questionable) — Hargrave (concussion/knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's game against the Falcons, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reported Wednesday.; Benjamin St-Juste (Questionable) — out; Jayden Reed (Out) — Reed (neck) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Falcons, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.; Donovan Jennings (Questionable) — Jennings (hand) did not participate in Monday's estimated practice, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.; Edgerrin Cooper (Questionable) — Cooper (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on the Packers' estimated injury report Monday.; Anthony Belton (Questionable) — questionable

QUARTERBACK

• Michael Penix Jr. is the projected starting quarterback for ATL

  7.18 Y/A

  In 2025, Michael Penix Jr. threw for 1982 passing yards, completed 60.1% of his passes and averaged 7.18 yards per attempt. His 9-3 touchdown-to-interception line puts that prior-season passing production in the context of his ball security over the same sample.

• Jordan Love is the projected starting quarterback for GB

  7.49 Y/A

  Through 2 games in 2026, Jordan Love threw for 532 passing yards, completed 52.1% of his passes and averaged 7.49 yards per attempt. Last season over 15 games he threw for 3381 yards, completed 66.3% and averaged 7.7 yards per attempt, 23-6 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 4-1 touchdown-to-interception line is 2 games in.

TRENCHES

• ATL: 63 rushing yards allowed per game to GB's 87

  24 YPG

  ATL is at 63 rushing yards allowed per game over 2 games; GB is at 87 over 2 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Sep 23.

PASS RUSH

• GB: 3.5 sacks recorded per game to ATL's 2

  1.5 SACKS

  Green Bay is averaging 3.5 sacks a game, and Atlanta is at two. That comes from two games, and sack totals depend on which offensive lines each defense faced, which the sheet doesn't show. Pass rush holds up better than most early-season stats, so Green Bay probably has a real edge. For this game, pressure on Atlanta's quarterback can stall drives, which is worth weighing on his passing props.

PACE & SCRIPT

• GB: 21 points per game to ATL's 8

  13 PPG

  ATL is at 8 points per game over 2 games; GB is at 21 over 2 games. Those are this season's games through Sep 23. Last season ATL was at 20.8 over 17 games and GB at 23 over 17 games.

• ATL: 30:48 time of possession per game to GB's 27:00

  3:49 TOP

  ATL is at 30:48 time of possession per game over 2 games; GB is at 27:00 over 2 games. Those are this season's games through Sep 23. Last season ATL was at 30:00 over 17 games and GB at 29:48 over 17 games.

TURNOVERS

• GB: 0.5 interceptions thrown per game to ATL's 2.5

  2 INT

  ATL is at 2.5 interceptions thrown per game over 2 games; GB is at 0.5 over 2 games. Those are this season's games through Sep 23. Last season ATL was at 0.47 over 17 games and GB at 0.41 over 17 games.

• GB: 1.5 turnovers committed per game to ATL's 3.5

  2 TO

  ATL is at 3.5 turnovers committed per game over 2 games; GB is at 1.5 over 2 games. Those are this season's games through Sep 23. Last season ATL was at 1.06 over 17 games and GB at 0.76 over 17 games.

EXPLOSIVE PLAYS

• GB: 5.15 yards per play to ATL's 4.25

  0.9 Y/P

  Green Bay has picked up more per snap, but read the details. Two of Love's three 20+ yard plays last game were defensive pass interference penalties on incompletions to Golden. Atlanta's 4.25 over 2 games is well below its 5.38 last season, with Cooper Rush at quarterback and only one 20+ yard play, a 25-yarder to London. Both teams sit below last season's pace, so expect some movement back up. Atlanta's offense under Rush is the part to watch.

RED ZONE

• ATL: 50% red-zone scoring allowed to GB's 85.7%

  35.7 PP

  ATL is at 50% red-zone scoring allowed over 2 games; GB is at 85.7% over 2 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Sep 23.

MISMATCH

• GB: 244.5 pass yards a game to ATL's 123.5

  244.5 VS 123.5

  Through two games, Green Bay has thrown for about twice as many yards as Atlanta, and most of that gap comes from Atlanta falling off. The Falcons threw for 207.2 a game last season, so 123.5 looks like a two-game slump more than their real level. Green Bay's 244.5 is only a bit above its 212.8 from last season. Expect Atlanta's passing to move back toward last season's number, so the real gap in this game is probably smaller than the headline suggests.

COVERAGE

• ATL: 33.3% third downs allowed to GB's 47.1%

  13.7 PP

  Atlanta has let opponents convert 33.3% of third downs, and Green Bay has allowed 47.1%, both over 2 games. Third-down rates are among the noisiest early numbers because they rest on only a couple dozen snaps, so both should drift toward the middle. For this game, Falcons drives look more likely to stay alive than Packers drives.

• GB: 175 passing yards allowed per game to ATL's 239

  64 YPG

  ATL is at 239 passing yards allowed per game over 2 games; GB is at 175 over 2 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Sep 23.

• GB: 3.95 yards per play allowed to ATL's 4.9

  0.95 Y/P

  ATL is at 4.9 yards per play allowed over 2 games; GB is at 3.95 over 2 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Sep 23.

REPLACEMENT

• Michael Penix Jr. (QB) is questionable for ATL

  QUESTIONABLE

  Penix carries a questionable tag for a knee issue, but the Falcons already named him their starter for Thursday in Green Bay. Questionable usually means a real chance a player sits, and here the team has told you he is playing. The tag matters less than it looks, though keep an eye on whether the knee limits how much he moves around.

• Tua Tagovailoa (QB) is questionable for ATL

  QUESTIONABLE

  Tagovailoa has an ankle injury, and on Monday he was estimated as limited, which means the team held a walk-through and guessed what he could have done in a real practice. Questionable means roughly a coin flip to play. The sheet does not name a backup, so check the final injury report before Thursday's game at Green Bay. If he sits or is limited, lean away from Atlanta passing props.

• Brian Robinson Jr. (RB) is questionable for ATL

  QUESTIONABLE

  Robinson has an ankle injury and was listed as limited in Monday's walk-through. That was an estimate from a light session, not a full practice. Questionable leaves his status for Thursday at Green Bay open, and a running back with a sore ankle can play and still get fewer carries. Wait for the final report before backing his rushing numbers.

• Cooper Rush (QB) is inactive for ATL

  INACTIVE

  Rush is inactive for Thursday's game at Green Bay as a coach's decision, which means the team chose to sit him and no injury is listed. He will not play in this one, and nothing on the sheet points to a change in Atlanta's plan at quarterback.

• Jack Strand (QB) is inactive for ATL

  INACTIVE

  Strand is inactive for Thursday's game against the Packers as a coach's decision, with no injury listed. He will not suit up, so this is a depth move and does not signal a change for Atlanta's starter.

• Nick Muse (TE) is questionable for ATL

  QUESTIONABLE

  Muse has a shoulder injury and was estimated as limited on Monday, so it was a guess from a light session. He is questionable for Thursday at Green Bay. The sheet does not show how much Atlanta uses him, so this matters most to anyone betting on Falcons tight ends.

• Jawaan Taylor (OT) is questionable for ATL

  QUESTIONABLE

  Taylor (ribs) was listed as limited on the Falcons' estimated injury report Monday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports. Reported Sep 22.

• Billy Bowman Jr. (CB) is questionable for ATL

  QUESTIONABLE

  Bowman (Achilles) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game at Green Bay, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Reported Sep 23.

• Brandon Dorlus (DT) is questionable for ATL

  QUESTIONABLE

  Dorlus (thumb) was a limited participant in Monday's estimated practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Reported Sep 21.

• Edgerrin Cooper (LB) is questionable for GB

  QUESTIONABLE

  Cooper is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Falcons. Reported Sep 25.

• Javon Hargrave (DT) is questionable for GB

  QUESTIONABLE

  Hargrave (concussion/knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's game against the Falcons, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reported Wednesday. Reported Sep 23.

• Donovan Jennings (G) is questionable for GB

  QUESTIONABLE

  Jennings (hand) did not participate in Monday's estimated practice, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Reported Sep 22.

• Anthony Belton (OT) is questionable for GB

  QUESTIONABLE

  GB lists Anthony Belton as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 22.

• Benjamin St-Juste (CB) is questionable for GB

  QUESTIONABLE

  GB lists Benjamin St-Juste as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 21.

• Brandon Cisse (CB) is questionable for GB

  QUESTIONABLE

  GB lists Brandon Cisse as questionable on the injury report. Reported Sep 21.

• Samson Ebukam (DE) is inactive for ATL

  INACTIVE

  Ebukam (hamstring) is officially listed as out for Thursday's game against the Packers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Reported Sep 23.

• Anthony Campbell (DT) is inactive for GB

  INACTIVE

  Campbell (ankle) is inactive for Thursday Night Football against the Falcons, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports. Reported Sep 24.

• Jayden Reed (WR) is inactive for GB

  INACTIVE

  GB lists Jayden Reed as inactive on the injury report. Reported Sep 24.

• Warren Brinson (DT) is inactive for GB

  INACTIVE

  Brinson (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's game against the Falcons, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports. Reported Sep 24.

• Aaron Banks (G) is inactive for GB

  INACTIVE

  Banks (toe) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's game against the Falcons, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports. Reported Sep 24.

• A.J. Terrell Jr. (CB) is on injured reserve for ATL

  IR

  The Falcons placed Terrell (groin) on injured reserve Tuesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports. Reported Sep 22.

• Robert Longerbeam (CB) is inactive for ATL

  INACTIVE

  ATL lists Robert Longerbeam as inactive on the injury report. Reported Sep 24.

• Ethan Onianwa (OT) is inactive for ATL

  INACTIVE

  ATL lists Ethan Onianwa as inactive on the injury report. Reported Sep 24.

• Malcolm DeWalt IV (CB) is inactive for ATL

  INACTIVE

  ATL lists Malcolm DeWalt IV as inactive on the injury report. Reported Sep 24.

• Zach Bako-Bewele (OT) is inactive for GB

  INACTIVE

  GB lists Zach Bako-Bewele as inactive on the injury report. Reported Sep 24.

• Cameron Williams (OL) is on injured reserve for ATL

  IR

  The Falcons placed Williams (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports. Reported Sep 12.

• Da'Shawn Hand (DT) is on injured reserve for ATL

  IR

  The Falcons placed Hand (quadriceps) on injured reserve Wednesday, William McFadden of the team's official site reports. Reported Sep 17.

PRACTICE REPORT

• Warren Brinson

  Out

  Calf · Did not practice · Out

• Samson Ebukam

  Out

  Hamstring · Did not practice · Out

• Aaron Banks

  Out

  Knee, Toe · Did not practice · Out

• Jayden Reed

  Out

  Neck · Did not practice · Out

• Zach Bako-Bewele

  Out

  Knee · Did not practice · Out

• Billy Bowman Jr.

  Questionable

  Achilles · Full practice · Questionable

• Javon Hargrave

  Questionable

  Knee, Concussion · Limited practice · Questionable

• Anthony Campbell

  Questionable

  Ankle · Limited practice · Questionable

• Za'Darius Smith

  DNP

  Did not practice

• Ty'Ron Hopper

  LP

  Limited practice

• Lukas Van Ness

  LP

  Limited practice

• Donovan Jennings

  LP

  Limited practice

• Barryn Sorrell

  LP

  Limited practice

• Chris Lindstrom

  LP

  Limited practice

• Kendal Daniels

  LP

  Limited practice

• Edgerrin Cooper

  LP

  Head · Limited practice

• Devonte Wyatt

  LP

  Limited practice

• Anthony Belton

  FP

  Full practice

• Brandon Dorlus

  FP

  Full practice

• LaCale London

  FP

  Full practice

SITUATIONAL

• ATL: 67.5 penalty yards per game to GB's 115.5

  48 YDS

  ATL is at 67.5 penalty yards per game over 2 games; GB is at 115.5 over 2 games. Those are this season's games through Sep 23. Last season ATL was at 48.2 over 17 games and GB at 48.1 over 17 games.

• ATL: 50% fourth-down conversion rate to GB's 0%

  50 PP

  ATL is at 50% fourth-down conversion rate over 2 games; GB is at 0% over 2 games. Those are this season's games through Sep 23. Last season ATL was at 50% over 17 games and GB at 56% over 17 games.

• ATL (0-2) at GB (1-1)

  +24 PT GAP

  Atlanta is 0-2 and has been outscored by 38, including a road loss. Green Bay is 1-1 and minus 14, and it has yet to play at home. Both point totals are in the red, so the 24-point gap here separates a bad start from a mediocre one. Two games is too few to call either team who it is. The Packers' first home game is the unknown worth pricing in.

• ATL is on a short week

  4d vs 4d

  ATL and GB both come in on 4 days since their last games, so the schedule is even. Both staffs had less time to prepare, which usually means simpler game plans. Rest is not an edge for either side here.

AFTER GARY

• ATL +4.5 → +4.5

  GARY +0.24PP

  Gary's number was 4.5; the same book now shows 4.5.