Atlanta’s offense has been absolutely anemic this season, putting up just 16 total points through their first two games, and now they’re heading into a Thursday Night Football road game as massive underdogs. FanDuel Sportsbook has Green Bay favored by a whopping 6.5 points for their home opener, a massive vote of confidence that shows just how rough things are looking for the Falcons.
Packers’ Odd Start, High Hopes For Home Turf
The Green Bay Packers are finally back home in Week 3 after two road games, rolling in with a 1-1 record. They just pulled off a come-from-behind overtime victory against the New York Jets in Week 2, which was a relief. But man, did they make it hard on themselves! Instead of punching it into the end zone for a definitive win, they settled for a field goal in OT after holding the Jets scoreless, costing them the 3.5-point spread. That baffling decision means they’re 0-2 against the spread this season, though at least those first two were brutal road games. Now, with injuries to Jayden Reed and Zach Bako-Bewele, they need this home field advantage more than ever. The last time the Packers were favored by 6.5 points was back in Week 13 of last year, also a home game, where they barely hung on to beat the Chicago Bears 28-21, just covering the spread. That was their last win before this past Sunday’s nail-biter against the Jets.
Atlanta’s Nightmare Fuel
Meanwhile, the 0-2 Atlanta Falcons are in a full-blown crisis. Cooper Rush has been their starting quarterback for both games due to injuries sidelining Michael Penix, Jr. and Tua Tagavailoa, and the results are brutal: a mere 16 total points over eight quarters of football. They started the season losing 20-13 to the Pittsburgh Steelers, then got absolutely trounced 34-3 by the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. It’s a disaster. To make matters worse, their last matchup with Green Bay in Week 2 of the 2023 season was a heartbreaking 25-24 loss, where the Packers blew a 24-12 lead early in the fourth quarter. Green Bay was held to a measly 224 total yards of offense and had four three-and-outs in that game, despite Atlanta being favored by three points. The books are even expecting a low-scoring affair this time, with the total points line set at 44.5.
This Thursday Night Football clash isn’t just a home opener for Green Bay; it’s a statement game. Can they finally put together a dominant performance and cover that big 6.5-point spread, especially with the Falcons looking completely lost? Or will Atlanta somehow find a spark to defy the odds and prove everyone wrong? We’re all watching to see if the Falcons’ offense can even get into double digits or if Green Bay rides this massive confidence to a huge early-season win.
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Originally reported by Acme Packing Company.
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