Packers beat Commanders to start season 2-0 with strong performance at Lambeau Field

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The Green Bay Packers had yet another commanding win to begin the new season, taking down the Washington Commanders, 27-18, to start 2-0 on the year. 

The Packers defeated the Detroit Lions in Week 1 at home, and Lambeau Field’s first night game of the campaign had a sold-out crowd loving what they saw from Matt LaFleur’s squad on Thursday night. 

Meanwhile, after looking great in their season opener against the New York Giants, the Commanders’ offense was flustered against a Packers defense that shined in Week 1. 

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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Commanders in the second quarter at Lambeau Field on Sept. 11, 2025. (Jeff Hanisch/Imagn Images)

After looking great in their season opener against the New York Giants, the Commanders’ offense was flustered against a Packers defense that shined in Week 1 against the Lions.

Keeping Jayden Daniels in the pocket, the second-year quarterback was forced to throw the ball, but the Packers’ secondary was blanketing receivers in coverage and making it hard to get anything going. 

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The Commanders were forced to punt on their first three possessions, but Jordan Love and the Packers’ offense were able to go 96 yards on their second drive to find seven points with a Romeo Doubs quick slant for the score. Tucker Kraft, the game’s leader in receiving yards with 124 on just six catches, had a massive 57-yard