Game Preview of Washington Commanders @ Green Bay Packers. Week 2 of 2025 NFL Season
Washington visits Green Bay at Lambeau Field on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 (8:15 PM ET). The Packers are small home favourites at -3.5 (+102). The total sits near 48.5 (Over -108 / Under -102).
The headline matchup is speed vs pressure. Dan Quinn knows Micah Parsons well, but he now has to block him. Green Bay converts pressures to sacks at 9.3% (above average, small sample). Washington allowed pressure last week and is down two linemen (Sam Cosmi Out; Lucas Niang on IR). That puts more on Jayden Daniels’ legs and quick throws.
Green Bay’s pass game brings a vertical spark. The Packers post a 13.6% deep explosive rate (20+ yards), 98th percentile on limited attempts. They also defend chunk plays, allowing only 2.4% explosive passes (small sample). If that holds, Washington may need steady chains to score, not just big shots.
Availability could swing this. For Washington, Austin Ekeler is Questionable. For Green Bay, Christian Watson is Out, while Jayden Reed and key linemen Zach Tom and Aaron Banks are Questionable. If those Packers pieces trend in, Jordan Love’s life gets easier; if not, expect more quick game and tight red-zone football.
Date | Opponent | Result | ATS | O/U |
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2025-09-07 | vs DET | W 27-13 | W +1.5 | u48.5 |
2025-01-12 | @ PHI | L 10-22 | L 5.5 | u45.5 |
2025-01-05 | vs CHI | L 22-24 | W +10.0 | o41.5 |
2024-12-29 | @ MIN | L 25-27 | L -1.0 | o49.0 |
2024-12-23 | vs NO | W 34-0 | W +14.0 | u44.0 |
2024-12-15 | @ SEA | W 30-13 | W +-3.0 | u48.0 |
2024-12-05 | @ DET | L 31-34 | L 3.0 | o53.0 |
2024-11-28 | vs MIA | W 30-17 | W +3.5 | u47.5 |
2024-11-24 | vs SF | W 38-10 | W +6.5 | o44.5 |
2024-11-17 | @ CHI | W 20-19 | W +-6.0 | u41.0 |
Packers -3.5 is the market anchor (+102); Lambeau lift plus explosive-pass edge.
Total 48.5 near a key number; GB defense has capped explosives so far (2.4% allowed, small sample after 1 game).
GB deep shots pop (13.6% rate; 98th pct), but WR health (Reed Q, Watson Out) is a real factor.
Washington OL is stretched (Cosmi Out; Niang IR) vs GB’s above-avg pressure-to-sack (9.3%).
Deebo’s role is feature-back-adjacent: 10 targets and schemed touches in debut.
Keep in mind, sample sizes are small this early; variance is higher in Week 2.
Spread anchor: Packers -3.5 (+102 at SBK). Lean GB at the key half-point with plus money; GB’s explosive-pass edge and home field help. OL/WR Qs add risk.
Total anchor: Under 48.5 (-102 at SBK). Early signs point to capped explosives from GB’s defense plus injury noise on both lines.
Jayden Daniels over 46.5 rushing yards (-122). He ran for 68 yards in Week 1 (storyline) and faces a defense that finishes pressures (9.3%), which can trigger scrambles.
Deebo Samuel over 52.5 receiving yards (-116). Ten targets in his debut and manufactured touches raise his floor.
Romeo Doubs over 41.5 receiving yards (-118). With Watson Out, perimeter volume is available; GB’s 13.6% deep explosive rate supports chunk chances.
Jayden Reed over 3.5 receptions (+106, if active). Plus-money for a short-area chain mover; volatility if he’s limited.
This shapes up as a field-position and explosives test. Green Bay’s vertical game has flashed, and their defense has limited chunk plays. Washington brings speed and creativity with Deebo Samuel and a dual-threat quarterback. The battle in the trenches may decide it.
Injuries matter. Washington is light on the offensive line. Green Bay’s WR and OL lists are cloudy. If the Packers get Reed and their linemen, their pass game opens up. If not, expect more quick throws and Josh Jacobs work near the goal line.
The number fits a one-score script. At -3.5, Green Bay gets a nudge from home field and early deep-ball success, but it’s thin. The total at 48.5 asks both teams to sustain drives; early-season variance and those Questionable tags could slow scoring.
Bottom line: slight edge to Green Bay at the current spread and a lean to the under at 48.5. Props tied to quarterback legs (Daniels) and featured volume (Deebo, Doubs) offer clear paths, but watch inactives and late line moves before you fire.
Statistic | Offense | Rank | Defense | Rank | Advantage |
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Total Points | 27 | #7 | 6 | #32 | |
Total Points Per Game | 27 | #7 | 6 | #1 | |
Total Touchdowns | 3 | #7 | 0 | #2 | |
Passing Touchdowns | 2 | #5 | 0 | #5 | 🏈 |
Rushing Touchdowns | 1 | #19 | 0 | #12 | |
Other Touchdowns | 0 | #32 | 0 | #21 | |
Total Kicking Points | 9 | #8 | 6 | #22 | |
Total Two Point Conversions | 0 | #12 | 0 | #24 | |
Kick Extra Points | 3 | #3 | 0 | #32 |
Statistic | Offense | Rank | Defense | Rank | Advantage |
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Net Passing Yards | 188 | #19 | 157 | #23 | |
Net Passing Yards Per Game | 188 | #19 | 157 | #23 | |
Passer Rating | 129 | #4 | 59.3 | #29 | |
Passing Attempts | 22 | #30 | 37 | #24 | |
Completions | 16 | #26 | 17 | #24 | |
Completion Percentage | 72.7 | #8 | 45.9 | #2 | |
Passing 1st downs | 8 | #25 | 9 | #16 | |
Passing 1st Down % | 57.1 | #17 | 52.9 | #14 | |
Longest Pass | 48 | #5 | 25 | #26 | |
Passing Fumbles Lost | 0 | #9 | 0 | #19 | |
Receiving Targets | 22 | #27 | 32 | #15 | |
Receptions | 16 | #26 | 17 | #9 | |
Receiving Yards After Catch | 39 | #32 | 84 | #16 | |
YAC Average | 2.4 | #32 | 4.9 | #22 |
Statistic | Offense | Rank | Defense | Rank | Advantage |
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Rushing Yards | 78 | #21 | 74 | #10 | |
Rushing Yards Per Game | 78 | #21 | 74 | #23 | |
Rushing Attempts | 25 | #19 | 23 | #10 | |
Yards Per Rush Attempt | 3.1 | #25 | 3.2 | #24 | |
Rushing 1st downs | 4 | #23 | 4 | #11 | |
20+ Yard Rushing Plays | 0 | #12 | 0 | #17 | |
Long Rushing | 15 | #19 | 15 | #19 | 🏈 |
Rushing Fumbles | 0 | #12 | 0 | #17 | |
Rushing Fumbles Lost | 0 | #11 | 0 | #21 |