Thursday Night Football: Falcons CB Billy Bowman will make his 2026 debut

Michael Penix isn't the only Falcon making his season debut tonight.

Falcons cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. is active for Thursday Night Football. The team listed him as questionable with the Achilles injury that ended his 2025 season in a Week 12 practice.

The Falcons need Bowman this week with starting corner A.J. Terrell Jr. landing on injured reserve with a groin injury.

The team's other inactives are quarterback Cooper Rush, quarterback Jack Strand, defensive back Malcolm DeWalt IV, defensive back Robert Longerbeam, defensive end Samson Ebukam (hamstring) and offensive lineman Ethan Onianwa.

The Packers' inactives are wide receiver Jayden Reed (neck), offensive tackle Zach Bako-Bewele (knee), offensive guard Aaron Banks (knee/toe), defensive tackle Warren Brinson (calf) and defensive tackle Anthony Campbell (ankle).

Nose tackle Javon Hargrave (knee/concussion) is active after three limited practices and a questionable designation.