Key Takeaways

• Falcons are 0-2 and underdogs by 5.5 points at Lambeau Field; Penix Jr. returns from an ACL injury absence and is expected to stabilize Atlanta's offense, while Bijan Robinson is viewed as a key catalyst if he can get going.
• Picks section features five CBS Sports writers (Prisco, Dajani, Sullivan, Dubin, Breech) with Jared Dubin notably having gone 12-4 the prior week; individual Week 3 picks are summarized with a link to full slate.
• 0-2 panic meter ranks the top concerns as the Commanders, Chargers, and Buccaneers, highlighting quarterback health, defense, and offensive struggles as the core drivers of anxiety.
• In the 2-0 team rankings, the Contenders list identifies the Seahawks, Bengals, Bills, and 49ers, noting Drew Lock's relief QB play for Seattle and health-driven concerns for San Francisco; the Chiefs, Eagles, Vikings, and Raiders appear on the Pretenders list.
• Other quick news items include Mike Macdonald apologizing to Sean Payton over leaked comments about the Broncos-Seahawks incident, the possibility of Sam Darnold returning for Washington, and a note that the Giants may pursue a QB trade after Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury, with Jameis Winston starting upcoming games.
• A new John Madden biopic trailer was released, featuring Nicolas Cage as Madden and Christian Bale portraying Al Davis, with release date set for November 18.