{
  "id": 9623853,
  "title": "Falcons vs. Packers on ‘Thursday Night Football’: Atlanta’s QB situation, explained",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/falcons-vs-packers-on-thursday-night-football-atlantas-qb-situation",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T19:29:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1129927/falcons-vs-packers-thursday-night-football-quarterback-depth-chart-michael-penix-jr-tua-tagovailoa-cooper-rush-jack-strand"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Atlanta Falcons entered Thursday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers with a struggling quarterback situation. The team drafted Michael Penix Jr. in 2024 with the eighth overall pick, expecting him to develop into the team's franchise quarterback. However, Penix suffered multiple ACL tears and required surgeries, preventing him from becoming the starter. The Falcons signed top free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins and placed him as a starter, but Cousins' health issues made him unreliable. Penix became the starter in 2025, but he suffered yet another ACL tear and required reconstructive surgery. By Week 3 of the season, he was medically cleared to play against the Packers. Penix was named the starting quarterback for the game, marking a significant moment in the Falcons' quarterback depth chart saga.",
  "summary": "Maybe you looked at the Falcons 0-2 record heading into Thursday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers and wondered who the hell decided subjecting us to the Atlanta Falcons in primetime repeatedly was a great idea. And you’re not wrong. I’ve been on the Falcons’ beat for 14 years now, and while a rocky […]",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/fanduel-promo-code-250-in-bonuses-for-falcons-vs-packers-on-thursday",
        "published": "2026-09-24T19:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Billboard",
        "title": "‘Thursday Night Football’ 2026: Where to Livestream the Atlanta Falcons vs. Green Bay Packers Game Online Free",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/thursday-night-football-2026-where-to-livestream-the-atlanta-falcons",
        "published": "2026-09-24T19:26:05.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}