Falcons name starting QB for TNF game vs. Green Bay Packers
Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski says Michael Penix Jr. will start vs. Packers in Week 3
The Atlanta Falcons have announced that Michael Penix Jr. will take the starting quarterback position for their Week 3 game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The decision comes after the Falcons suffered a 34-3 defeat to the Carolina Panthers in their previous match. Penix, who has been sidelined since Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season due to a torn ACL suffered against the Panthers, is poised to lead the team in their quest for the season's first victory.
Throughout his 14-career games (with 12 starts), Penix has accumulated 2,757 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and six interceptions. Despite an inconsistent performance throughout the 2025 season, Penix delivered a standout performance against the eventual NFC South-champion Carolina Panthers in Week 11 before his injury. The Falcons' Week 3 matchup against the Packers is scheduled to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday night in Green Bay.
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