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Four Things to Know Before the Packers Home Opener Against the Falcons
- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. returned to the lineup Thursday against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, making his first start since sustaining a torn ACL in November 2025.
- After scoring just 16 total points in two weeks, Atlanta cycled through quarterbacks Cooper Rush and Jack Strand due to injuries to Penix and Tua Tagovailoa. Penix's return offered hope for offensive improvement.
- Green Bay sought a 14th consecutive home-opening victory at Lambeau Field, with quarterback Jordan Love throwing for 532 yards and four touchdowns through two games. The Packers arrived off an overtime win against the Jets.
- Traders showed strong support for the Packers on Kalshi, assigning them 71% implied probability of victory. Trading volume reached $359,012, reflecting high interest ahead of kickoff at 8:15 p.m. ET.
- A victory positions Green Bay at 2-1 in the NFC standings, while Atlanta seeks its first win under coach Kevin Stefanski. Both teams face critical early-season momentum heading into Week 4.
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