The Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers meet Thursday night with very different starts to the 2026 NFL season. Atlanta is 0-2 after scoring just 16 points through its first two games, while Green Bay enters its home opener at 1-1 after beating the New York Jets 20-17 in overtime.
The Falcons will also have Michael Penix Jr. back under center. Penix was named Atlanta’s starter for Week 3 after missing the first two games while recovering from the knee injury that ended his 2025 season. His return gives the Falcons their starting quarterback for the first time this season as they try to avoid an 0-3 start.
Green Bay will play its first game at Lambeau Field this season with Jordan Love leading the offense. The Packers will also look to contain Bijan Robinson, who remains one of Atlanta’s biggest offensive weapons.
How to Live Stream Falcons vs. Packers for Free
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While “Thursday Night Football” is streaming exclusively on Prime Video nationally, fans who are eligible for an Amazon Prime free trial can watch Falcons vs. Packers without paying for a subscription during the trial period.
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
- TV: Prime Video
- Free streaming option: Eligible Amazon Prime free trial
- Other streaming option: NFL+ on supported mobile devices
- Play-by-play: Al Michaels
- Analyst: Kirk Herbstreit
- Sideline reporter: Kaylee Hartung
The Prime Video free trial is available to eligible customers, and Prime membership includes access to Prime Video. The standard Prime trial is 30 days for eligible users.
NFL+ is another option for fans who already have a subscription, but it is not a free viewing option. NFL+ carries live local and primetime games on supported mobile devices during the regular season.
Fans in the Green Bay market can also watch the game free over the air on NBC26, while Fox6 will simulcast the Prime Video broadcast for free in the Milwaukee market.
Falcons vs. Packers Injury Report
Atlanta has ruled out defensive end Samson Ebukam with a hamstring injury. Cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. is questionable with an Achilles issue, while Penix is available and expected to start. Brian Robinson Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa are also available without game designations.
Green Bay has ruled out wide receiver Jayden Reed, guard Aaron Banks, tackle Zach Bako-Bewele and defensive tackle Warren Brinson. Defensive tackles Javon Hargrave and Anthony Campbell are questionable. The Packers are also dealing with the absence of Micah Parsons, who is recovering from a torn ACL.
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