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Packers-Falcons Preview: Pressure Penix & Let Jordan Love Attack
Episode 409
Tuesday, 22 September, 2026
The Packers return to Lambeau Field on Thursday night looking to improve to 2-1 against the Atlanta Falcons.Michael Penix Jr. is back under center for Atlanta, but after three ACL tears and nearly a year away from meaningful football, Green Bay has to make him uncomfortable. Lukas Van Ness has been one of the NFL’s most impactful defenders through two weeks, Edgerrin Cooper continues to be a weapon as a blitzer, and Jonathan Gannon has consistently found ways to generate pressure.The other priority? Stop Bijan Robinson and force Atlanta into obvious passing situations.Offensively, the Packers need to change their approach.Green Bay has run the football on 55% of its first downs while using play action on only 19% of Jordan Love’s dropbacks. Meanwhile, the Packers have one of the NFL’s least efficient rushing attacks and the league’s worst third-down conversion rate.It’s time to flip the script: throw earlier, use more play action, create better second-down situations, and put this game in Jordan Love’s hands.Plus, we break down Green Bay’s mounting offensive-line injuries, why Atlanta’s depleted secondary should be attacked, a potential Matthew Golden breakout game, Christian Watson’s opportunity to bounce back, and another impressive start from the Packers’ special teams.All that and more on PackersNow.
