It's every football fan's favorite day of the week because "Thursday Night Football" is back!
The first game of Week 3 of the NFL regular season kicks off Thursday night when the Atlanta Falcons (0-2) face the Green Bay Packers (1-1). It's still too early to tell whether a change at quarterback will matter for the Falcons.
The Falcons have been soul-searching under center to start the 2026 campaign. With incumbent starter Michael Penix Jr. working his way back from injury, backup Tua Tagovailoa fell to injury while third-string QB Cooper Rush failed to play effectively and was replaced late in Atlanta's Week 2 defeat by undrafted rookie Jack Strand.
Here's what to know about the game, including who's playing and how to watch.
Who plays 'Thursday Night Football'?
The Atlanta Falcons
(0-2) travel to Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers (1-1) for a Week 3 "Thursday Night Football" matchup.
Falcons vs. Packers kickoff time
- Start time: 8:15 p.m. ET.
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 24.
The Falcons vs. Packers game starts at 8:15 p.m. at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
What channel is 'Thursday Night Football' on?
- TV channel: NBC and FOX (for in-market viewers).
- Live stream: Prime and NFL+.
Watch 'Thursday Night Football' on Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video is hosting "Thursday Night Football" for the fifth NFL season. New Amazon Prime Video users can sign up for a 30-day free trial to stream the game.
NBC and FOX will also simulcast the game locally. The Falcons and Packers game airs on WGBA-TV (channel 26) in Green Bay and WITI-TV (channel 6) in Milwaukee. Those in Atlanta can watch the game on WAGA-TV (channel 5) in Atlanta.
Who is announcing the Falcons vs. Packers game?
Al Michaels is the play-by-play announcer, Kirk Herbstreit is the analyst and Kaylee Hartung is the sideline reporter.
Other hosts and analysts include Charissa Thompson, Andrew Whitworth, Richard Sherman, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tony Gonzalez, Taylor Rooks and Terry McAulay.
Atlanta Falcons 2026 schedule
Green Bay Packers 2026 schedule
USA TODAY's Richard Morin contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Is 'Thursday Night Football' on tonight? See teams, how to watch
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