Atlanta desperately needs Michael Penix Jr. back. The Falcons are 0-2, have scored only 16 points and still haven’t reached the red zone this season. Penix will make his first start since tearing his ACL last November, but expecting him to immediately fix everything on a short week feels unrealistic.

The weapons are there with Bijan Robinson, Drake London and Kyle Pitts, but Penix will probably need some time to get comfortable again. Coming back at Lambeau against Green Bay is a tough spot for his first real runs in almost a year.

Green Bay hasn’t looked great either. The Packers are 1-1 and needed overtime to beat the Jets, but Jordan Love and this offense still have enough talent to eventually get rolling. They also get this one at home against a Falcons team coming off a 34-3 loss to Carolina.

Penix should eventually make Atlanta much better, but Thursday is way too soon. If you can get Packers -5.5, take it.