The Washington Commanders travel to Green Bay to battle the Packers in a Week 2 Thursday Night Football matchup on September 11, 2025, at 8:15 p.m. at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Both teams enter with 1-0 records after dominant Week 1 victories, setting up an early test for two NFC contenders from last season. The Commanders defeated the New York Giants 21-6, showcasing a potent rushing attack and stingy defense, while the Packers dismantled the Detroit Lions 27-13, highlighted by balanced offense and defensive pressure. This game marks the Commanders’ first road trip of the season and their attempt to snap a winless streak in Green Bay dating back to 1988.
The matchup pits Washington’s explosive offense against Green Bay’s revamped defense. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, in his second season, threw for 233 yards and one touchdown in the opener, adding mobility that could challenge the Packers’ front. Daniels connected with tight end Zach Ertz for the score and relied on wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who led the team with 77 receiving yards and added a rushing touchdown. Running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt paced the ground game with 82 yards and a touchdown, contributing to Washington’s league-second 220 rushing yards per game. The Commanders’ offense ranks tied for second overall at 432 yards per game, with a passing attack at 212 yards (12th) and third-down conversion at 36.36 percent (22nd). However, they allowed three sacks, tying for seventh in the league, which could be exploited by Green Bay’s pass rush.
On defense, Washington held the Giants to six points, ranking first in scoring defense at six points per game and fifth in total defense at 231 yards allowed. Linebacker Bobby Wagner led with 10 tackles, and defensive tackle Daron Payne recorded 1.5 sacks. The unit limited opponents to 74 rushing yards (10th) and 157 passing yards (10th), with a third-down defense at 25 percent (tied for third). No interceptions were recorded in Week 1, but the turnover differential stands at zero (tied for 10th). Head coach Dan Quinn, in his second year, oversees an offense coordinated by Kliff Kingsbury and a defense led by Joe Whitt Jr., both also in their second seasons. Special teams are handled by Larry Izzo.
Green Bay counters with quarterback Jordan Love, who passed for 188 yards and two touchdowns against Detroit. Running back Josh Jacobs added 66 rushing yards and a score, while wide receiver Romeo Doubs led receivers with 68 yards. Tight end Tucker Kraft and wide receiver Jayden Reed each caught a touchdown. The Packers’ offense ranks 22nd overall at 266 yards per game, with passing at 188 yards (tied for 18th) and rushing at 78 yards (tied for 21st). They allowed four sacks (tied for 21st) but converted 40 percent on third downs (tied for 17th). Scoring offense is tied for sixth at 27 points per game.
Defensively, the Packers shine, ranking sixth in total defense at 246 yards allowed and tied for sixth in scoring at 13 points. They stifled Detroit’s run to 46 yards (tied for first) and recorded four sacks (tied for third). Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper had 12 tackles, defensive end Rashan Gary 1.5 sacks, and safety Evan Williams one interception. Third-down defense stands at 33.33 percent (eighth), with a plus-one turnover differential (tied for fifth). Head coach Matt LaFleur, in his seventh year, is supported by offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich (fourth year), defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley (second), and special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia (fourth).
Key storylines include Micah Parsons’ impact in his Packers debut. Acquired in the offseason, Parsons notched a sack and three pressures despite limited snaps, elevating the defense. His presence could disrupt Daniels, who faces a unit that pressured quarterbacks on 22 of 45 dropbacks in Week 1. Parsons, who played under Quinn in Dallas, brings familiarity; Quinn joked about sitting him but acknowledged the challenge. Another focus is Washington’s run game against Green Bay’s stout front, which held Detroit to 2.2 yards per carry average. Croskey-Merritt and Austin Ekeler must establish the ground to open play-action for Daniels.
Deebo Samuel’s versatility poses a threat; he caught passes, ran for a score, and returned kicks in Week 1. Kingsbury’s schemes move him around, testing Packers nickel Javon Bullard, who allowed 10 catches in the opener. On the Packers’ side, injuries loom: left guard Aaron Banks (ankle/groin) and right tackle Zach Tom (oblique) are questionable on a short week, potentially shuffling the line that protected well against Detroit.
Historically, the Commanders hold a 16-20-1 all-time record against the Packers, with a 5-13-1 mark on the road. This is the third Week 2 meeting and first on Thursday Night Football. Washington has a 10-17 Thursday record. The Packers went 11-6 last year, exiting in the Wild Card, while the Commanders reached the NFC Championship at 12-5. Green Bay ranks high in balance, with top-10 marks in rushing offense and defense from 2024.
Broadcast details include FOX with Al Michaels on play-by-play, Kirk Herbstreit as analyst, and Kaylee Hartung on sidelines. Radio features Bram Weinstein, London Fletcher, and Logan Paulsen on BIG 100 (WBIG-FM), with Spanish broadcast on iHeartRadio. Odds list Green Bay as 3.5-point favorites with a 48.5 over/under. This high-total game could feature fireworks if Washington’s offense exploits any Packers vulnerabilities.
