Kickoff Thursday, Sep 24th 8:15pm Eastern

Falcons (
19.25) at

Packers (
23.75)

Over/Under 43.0

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Updated Sep 24, 2026 · 11:13 AM ET

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GAME SETUP ::
  • Falcons at Packers – 43.5 total, Packers -5.5; line down from 46.5 / -7.5 after Michael Penix Jr. return.
  • Both teams underachieving – Atlanta 0-2, Green Bay 1-1 after barely edging the Jets in Week 2.
GREEN BAY PIECES ::
  • RB merry-go-round – Chris Brooks leads snaps but fading; MarShawn Lloyd most talented but fumbled and expensive; Kaleb Johnson ran best and has role-growth path; all are thin plays even as home favorites.
  • Christian Watson – 6/147/2 and 4/41/1 through two weeks, 4th in NFL in targets (19); top overall play candidate in this slate.
  • Matthew Golden and Tucker Kraft – Golden at 18 targets is a strong value at $2k cheaper than Watson; Kraft surged to 98% snaps in Week 2 and profiles as a smash option alongside both wideouts.
  • Skyy Moore – $2,400 value as most logical Jayden Reed replacement; interesting if ownership stays under ~20%, risky if industry projections inflate it.
  • Jonnu Smith – TE2 snap share cratered from 47% to 22% with Kraft’s return; zero targets last week; dart-throw territory only.
ROSTER CONSTRUCTION ::
  • Packers pass-catcher coverage – Atlanta is a pass funnel, A.J. Terrell on IR, Reed hurt; every roster warrants at least one of Watson, Golden, or Kraft.
  • Watson vs. Golden – Both are strong; Watson gets the lean due to three touchdowns already, but Golden’s price gap makes him a compelling value pivot.
  • RB exposure – Johnson is the lean if forced to roster a Green Bay back; cheapest path to a TD-dependent ceiling in a backfield with no clarity.

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