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Last updated: September 25, 2026, 6:22 AM ET

NFC North Standings Update

The Packers suffered a bitter home loss as Michael Penix Jr. engineered a decisive statement in his return. Falcons upset Green Bay 35-14 behind a resurgent attack, dropping Matt LaFleur's club to their worst start in eight seasons. Judge denies request to seal records in Josh Jacobs case adds off-field intrigue to the Green Bay running back's situation, while LaFleur on Packers' offensive woes admits his unit "has no identity" through three weeks.

AFC Playoff Implications

Kansas City continues to manage its roster health with Chiefs aim to reduce RB Walker's workload "a little bit" as Andy Reid balances the backfield. Joey Porter Jr. definitely will play for Steelers in '26, filing the cornerback into Pittsburgh's long-term plans. Sam Darnold aiming for Sunday return after a hospital scare, while Penix shows 'resiliency' in return to revive Atlanta's offense in a Lambeau rout.

Around the League

Minnesota's Kyler Murray says he recovered 'pretty quickly' from his Week 1 concussion, while Kyle Juszczyk baffled by NFL fine for imitating "chugging a beer" faces a $14,926 penalty. Mike Clay's Week 3 TD scorer predictions highlight Jahmyr Gibbs and Kenny Pickett as top betting angles, and the Falcons extended their lead over Green Bay as Penix finds Hooper for TD to close out the afternoon's live action.