Packers or Falcons Thursday?
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Key Points:
- As the 2026 NFL season enters Week 3, several teams are struggling, with eight still seeking their first win and both the Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons facing significant challenges.
- The Falcons will debut QB Michael Penix Jr., their 2024 first-round pick, in their game at Green Bay, where the Packers are dealing with multiple key injuries, indicating a matchup of teams on different trajectories.
- Notable games include Browns QB Deshaun Watson’s first regular-season start in Cleveland in two years, a critical Texans vs. Colts AFC South showdown, and the historic Ravens vs. Cowboys game in Rio de Janeiro, marking the NFL’s first regular-season game in Brazil amid concerns about field conditions.
- Prime-time matchups feature the Rams at Broncos on Sunday night and the Bears hosting the Eagles on Monday night, with the Bears potentially starting their third-string QB, Case Keenum.
- USA TODAY Sports’ NFL experts have provided picks and predictions for all Week 3 games, with odds supplied by BetMGM.
