Michael Penix Jr. Returns as Falcons Challenge Packers at Lambeau Field

By Rob Demovsky and Marc Raimondi · ESPN · 2026-09-25

According to reporting from ESPN, quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has returned to the Atlanta Falcons' starting lineup following a recovery from a torn ACL. The Thursday night matchup in Green Bay features two teams looking to stabilize their seasons after early losses to the Steel

According to reporting from ESPN, quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has returned to the Atlanta Falcons' starting lineup following a recovery from a torn ACL. The Thursday night matchup in Green Bay features two teams looking to stabilize their seasons after early losses to the Steel