A storied NFL stadium hosts Thursday Night Football in Week 3, and new FanDuel customers can use the current promo code to receive up to $250 in bonus bets after placing at least $5 in wagers over seven days. The Green Bay Packers (1-1) will host the Atlanta Falcons (0-2) as Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. makes his season debut; FanDuel lists his passing yards Over/Under at 204.5 yards for the game. New users can redeem the FanDuel offer to take part in Thursday’s action.
SportsLine’s Projection Model, which runs each NFL matchup 10,000 times, has produced strong long-term returns — more than $7,000 in profit for $100 players on its top NFL selections since it began — and entered Week 3 of the 2026 season riding a 53-41 streak on its top-rated picks dating back to 2024. Fans interested in full terms and conditions should consult the FanDuel promo page.
Best bets for Thursday Night Football (FanDuel)
– Packers -4.5 vs. Falcons: Green Bay snapped a six-game losing run with an overtime win over the Jets in Week 2, and the Lambeau Field home opener should create an electric environment for the Packers. While Penix’s return is a boost for Atlanta, the Falcons still have too many core problems to trust them on the road in Green Bay; the SportsLine model has Green Bay covering the spread in 62% of simulated outcomes.
– Christian Watson anytime touchdown (+155): Watson — a talented player whose progress has been stalled by injuries in past years — looks like he may be stepping into a true WR1 role. He already has three TDs this season and should find favorable matchups against an Atlanta secondary that has allowed the 10th-most passing yards through two weeks, giving Jordan Love a clear target downfield.
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Fan Take: This game matters because Michael Penix Jr.’s first meaningful minutes could reshape Atlanta’s season trajectory while a Packers home opener at Lambeau always carries playoff-season implications. The matchup — and the high-profile betting promotion around it — highlights how fan engagement and wagering are increasingly intertwined with how viewers follow and interpret NFL narratives.
Source: www.cbssports.com
