GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Michael Penix Jr.'s return comes at a time when the winless Atlanta Falcons need someone to provide a jolt for their lifeless offense. Atlanta’s offense couldn’t reach the red zone as the Falcons opened the season with losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers.

SERIES Packers lead 19-17; Falcons beat Packers 25-24 on Sept. 17, 2023 LAST WEEK Falcons lost to Panthers 34-3; Packers won at Jets 20-17 in OT

For the first time all season, the top two quarterbacks on the Falcons roster appear to be healthy enough to suit up.

But things only got worse Tuesday as the team placed star cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. on IR with a groin injury. Terrell was the Falcons' 16th overall pick in 2020 after a standout career at Clemson,

According to Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski, there's a good chance that Tagovailoa could also make his 2026 debut. While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Stefanski said Tua was " trending in the right direction " to serve as Penix's backup on Thursday night.

With Michael Penix Jr. set to make his return in Week 3, is it possible for the young QB to rejuvenate the Falcons offense and save the 2026 season?

Falcons’ star tight end Kyle Pitts and his team expect more than was shown in their first two games. The Falcons play the Packers in Green Bay Thursday night.

The Falcons suddenly have a quarterback who could interest the Giants after Jaxson Dart's knee injury changed New York's outlook. The post Falcons Trade Idea Sends $1.2 Million QB to Giants After Jaxson Dart Injury appeared first on HEAVY.