All four APC writers picked Green Bay to beat Atlanta and cover its 4.5-point spread in Thursday’s Week 3 game at Lambeau Field; each also forecast fewer than 43.5 total points, as the preview cited Atlanta’s early offensive struggles and Green Bay’s defense.
Atlanta had not run an offensive play in the red zone through its first two games and scored three points against Carolina the previous week. Michael Penix Jr. was set to return at quarterback, though the article said there was no guarantee the offense would improve with him instead of Cooper Rush or Jack Strand.
Green Bay’s offensive line was also dealing with injuries: Zach Bako-Bewele was out for the season and possibly longer, Anthony Belton was banged up at practice, and Aaron Banks and Donovan Jennings had left the previous game, leaving rookie Jager Burton to finish. The preview also noted Green Bay’s defense had played well, particularly late against the New York Jets.
