The Green Bay Packers got smoked in their home opener 35-14 by the Atlanta Falcons. The outlook for the remainder of the season (and beyond?) is cloudy. At best. 

The Green Bay Packers got smoked in their home opener 35-14 by the Atlanta Falcons. The outlook for the remainder of the season (and beyond?) is cloudy. At best.&nbsp;

Marques Eversoll hosts "Better Call Eversoll," weekday afternoons from 2-4 PM in Green Bay, WI. Heavy on Packers & Wisconsin sports, and always keeping things interesting & creative -- not just reading the news.

Marques Eversoll hosts "Better Call Eversoll," weekday afternoons from 2-4 PM in Green Bay, WI. Heavy on Packers &amp; Wisconsin sports, and always keeping things interesting &amp; creative -- not just reading the news.

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The Atlanta Falcons have had a horrible start to the 2026 season, but have reasons to feel good about their chances to upset the Green Bay Packers to kick off Week 3 on Thursday Night Football. Marques highlights the challenge the Packers face with Michael Penix making his season debut, as he's surrounded by Bijan Robinson, Drake London & Co. 

Oh, and, yes, the Packers' offensive line is still in flux after losing Zach Bako-Bewele for the season. 

Fortunately for the Packers, Jordan Love and the passing game -- Matthew Golden and Christian Watson -- should be able to take advantage of a short-handed Falcons secondary. 

The Atlanta Falcons have had a horrible start to the 2026 season, but have reasons to feel good about their chances to upset the Green Bay Packers to kick off Week 3 on Thursday Night Football.&nbsp;Marques highlights the challenge the Packers face with Michael Penix making his season debut, as he's surrounded by Bijan Robinson, Drake London &amp; Co.&nbsp;
Oh, and, yes, the Packers' offensive line is still in flux after losing Zach Bako-Bewele for the season.&nbsp;
Fortunately for the Packers, Jordan Love and the passing game -- Matthew Golden and Christian Watson -- should be able to take advantage of a short-handed Falcons secondary.&nbsp;

Flip the Bird?

Green Bay Packers right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele suffered a fully torn patellar tendon Sunday against the Jets, and will miss the rest of the season. He faces a nine-month recovery after having surgery. So, the Packers' biggest problem becomes even bigger. 

Meanwhile, the show goes on, as the Packers host Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons in their home opener on Thursday Night Football. Falcons beat reporter D. Orlando Ledbetter joins the show to preview the game -- in which the Packers are favored by a touchdown. 

On the bright side, Skyy Moore looks like a stud as a return specialist, and the Packers' defense looks like they're capable of carrying the team early in the season -- even without Micah Parsons.

Green Bay Packers right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele suffered a fully torn patellar tendon Sunday against the Jets, and will miss the rest of the season. He faces a nine-month recovery after having surgery. So, the Packers' biggest problem becomes even bigger.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the show goes on, as the Packers host Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons in their home opener on Thursday Night Football. Falcons beat reporter D. Orlando Ledbetter joins the show to preview the game -- in which the Packers are favored by a touchdown.&nbsp;
On the bright side, Skyy Moore looks like a stud as a return specialist, and the Packers' defense looks like they're capable of carrying the team early in the season -- even without Micah Parsons.

The Bottom Line?

Finally, the Green Bay Packers snapped their losing streak, beating the New York Jets 20-17 in overtime to improve to 1-1 on the season, headed into their home opener Thursday on a short week against the Falcons. 

However, despite the win ... it wasn't exactly convincing, and leaves numberous questions: Are they ever gonna clean up the penalties? Is the offensive line beyond repair after losing right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele? 

Fortunately, Lukas Van Ness had his best game as a professional, while Skyy Moore single-handedly won the battle on Special Teams and played a huge role in their first win of 2026!

 

Finally, the Green Bay Packers snapped their losing streak, beating the New York Jets 20-17 in overtime to improve to 1-1 on the season, headed into their home opener Thursday on a short week against the Falcons.&nbsp;
However, despite the win ... it wasn't exactly convincing, and leaves numberous questions: Are they ever gonna clean up the penalties? Is the offensive line beyond repair after losing right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele?&nbsp;
Fortunately, Lukas Van Ness had his best game as a professional, while Skyy Moore single-handedly won the battle on Special Teams and played a huge role in their first win of 2026!
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