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NFL Week 3 injury report: Packers offensive line in trouble; Michael Penix Jr. set to take over Falcons QB job

September 23, 2026

Week 3 brings a wave of injuries across the NFL, with quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Jaxson Dart sidelined. Other key players dealing with physical setbacks include wide receivers Zay Flowers, Nico Collins, and Alec Pierce, who moved to injured reserve, along with running back Jonathon Brooks and tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.

Ahead of Thursday night, the Atlanta Falcons prepare to start Michael Penix Jr. as misses out and Billy Bowman Jr.

remains questionable. Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers face significant offensive line concerns with starters Zach Bako-Bewele and Aaron Banks ruled out alongside Warren Brinson and Jayden Reed, while Anthony Campbell and Javon Hargrave are questionable.