The Green Bay Packers hosted the Washington Commanders in a Week 2 game of the 2025 NFL season. The game took place on Thursday night, September 11, 2025, at Lambeau Field. It was a short week for both teams, and fans wanted to see if the Commanders could keep pace after a strong start under quarterback Jayden Daniels. In the end, the Packers won the game 27-18. This result pushed Green Bay to a 2-0 start, while Washington dropped to 1-1.
Game Summary
The Packers controlled most of the game from the start. Washington struggled badly in the first quarter, gaining only 11 yards on offense. The Commanders did not score a touchdown until the fourth quarter. By that point, Green Bay already had a big lead.
Washington tried to fight back late in the game. Zach Ertz scored a touchdown early in the fourth quarter, which cut the lead to 17-10. But the Packers answered right away. Jordan Love found tight end Tucker Kraft for an 8-yard touchdown pass with under nine minutes left. This score pushed the lead back to two touchdowns and mostly ended Washington’s hopes of a comeback.
The Packers defense, led by Micah Parsons, also played a big role. Parsons had half a sack and pressured Jayden Daniels several times. The Commanders’ run game never got going, and their longest play was under 10 yards for most of the game.
Green Bay Packers Player Stats
Jordan Love (Quarterback)
Jordan Love had a strong game for Green Bay. He completed 19 of his 31 passes for 292 yards and two touchdowns. His passer rating for the game was 113.9, which is a very good number for an NFL quarterback. Love threw his first touchdown pass to Romeo Doubs for 5 yards in the first quarter. His second touchdown came late in the game to Tucker Kraft.
Love also played well against Washington’s blitz. On throws against the blitz, he completed 9 of 15 passes for 175 yards and both of his touchdowns. This shows that he stayed calm under pressure, even though the Packers were missing two starting offensive linemen, Zach Tom and Aaron Banks, due to injury.
Josh Jacobs (Running Back)
Josh Jacobs led the Packers on the ground. He carried the ball 23 times for 84 yards and scored one rushing touchdown. Jacobs did not have many big runs, but he kept moving the chains and helped Green Bay control the clock. His steady running style made it hard for Washington’s defense to get off the field on third downs.
Tucker Kraft (Tight End)
Tucker Kraft was the standout receiver of the night. He caught 6 passes for 124 yards and a touchdown, which was a career high for him. This was also the most receiving yards by a Packers tight end in a single game since 2015. Kraft’s big plays helped open up the field for other receivers and gave Love a reliable target all night.
Dontayvion Wicks (Wide Receiver)
Wicks added 4 catches for 44 yards. While he did not score, his contributions helped keep the Packers offense balanced between the run and pass game.
Romeo Doubs (Wide Receiver)
Doubs caught the first touchdown pass of the game, a 5-yard score from Love in the first quarter. This early touchdown set the tone and gave Green Bay a lead they never gave up.
Micah Parsons (Defensive End)
On defense, Micah Parsons had half a sack and three quarterback hurries. He talked after the game about how the defense made Washington earn every yard. Even though the Commanders scored 18 points, most of that scoring came late when the game was already out of reach.
De’Vondre Campbell (Linebacker)
De’Vondre Campbell was active all over the field for Green Bay’s defense. He recorded ten tackles and helped shut down short passing routes, which limited the Commanders’ ability to move the ball consistently.
Washington Commanders Player Stats
Jayden Daniels (Quarterback)
Jayden Daniels completed 24 of his 42 passes for 200 yards and two touchdowns. While his completion numbers were solid, he did not have the same explosive plays he showed earlier in his young career. This was Daniels’ ninth career game with two or more touchdown passes, which ties him close to franchise history. Only Mark Rypien has more multi-touchdown games in a player’s first 19 career starts for Washington.
Daniels also faced heavy pressure most of the night from the Packers pass rush. This limited his ability to extend plays with his legs, which is normally one of his biggest strengths.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt (Running Back)
The Washington run game struggled all night. Jacory Croskey-Merritt had just 4 carries for 17 yards. The Commanders’ offensive line could not create space, and Green Bay’s front seven controlled the line of scrimmage for most of the game.
Zach Ertz (Tight End)
Zach Ertz was one of the few bright spots for Washington. He caught 6 passes for 64 yards and a touchdown. This score moved him into sole possession of 11th place all-time for touchdown receptions by a tight end. Ertz has now scored in four straight regular season games, joining a short list of Commanders tight ends to do this over the years.
Terry McLaurin (Wide Receiver)
Terry McLaurin caught 5 passes for 48 yards. Even though he did not score, McLaurin has a strong history against Green Bay. Across his career, he has gained over 300 receiving yards in games against the Packers, which is more than he has against any other team outside the NFC East.
Deebo Samuel (Wide Receiver)
Deebo Samuel had 7 catches for 44 yards and a touchdown. He also had a 50-yard kickoff return, his longest since Week 15 of the previous season. Samuel’s versatility gave Washington a spark, even though the overall offense struggled for most of the night.
Jaylin Lane (Wide Receiver)
Rookie Jaylin Lane made an impact on special teams. He had three kickoff returns of 50 or more yards and added 50 punt return yards. That punt return total was the most by a rookie in a single game for the franchise since 2012.
Why the Packers Won This Game
There are a few clear reasons why Green Bay came out on top. First, their defense played tough early and made Washington’s offense work hard for every yard. The Commanders had almost nothing going in the first quarter, and that early struggle put them in a hole they could never fully climb out of.
Second, Jordan Love spread the ball around and made smart decisions, especially against the blitz. Instead of forcing plays, he found open targets like Tucker Kraft and Romeo Doubs at key moments.
Third, the Packers’ running game with Josh Jacobs kept the offense balanced. This made it harder for Washington’s defense to focus only on stopping the pass.
Finally, Washington’s own run game never got started. Without a real threat on the ground, the Commanders became too easy to defend through the air, and Green Bay’s pass rush took advantage.
What This Game Means Going Forward
For the Packers, this win over Washington adds to a strong start to their season. Beating two playoff teams from the year before in their first two games gives fans a lot to be excited about. Their defense looks disciplined, and their offense has more than one player who can make big plays.
For the Commanders, this loss is a bit of a wake-up call. Their passing attack still has talent, shown by Daniels, Ertz, McLaurin, and Samuel. But the running game needs work, and their offensive line will need to protect Daniels better in future games if they want to compete with strong defenses like Green Bay’s.
Final Thoughts
This Packers vs Commanders game had plenty of storylines, from Jordan Love’s efficient passing to Tucker Kraft’s career night to Zach Ertz’s milestone touchdown. Green Bay’s balanced attack and strong defense were too much for Washington to handle, especially after a slow start in the first quarter.
Both teams still have a long season ahead. The Packers will look to build on this momentum, while the Commanders will hope to fix their run game and get their offense fully in sync. Either way, this matchup gave fans a good look at where both teams stand early in the 2025 season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Packers vs Commanders game?
The Green Bay Packers won 27-18 over the Washington Commanders. The game was played on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Lambeau Field.
Who had the best stats in the Packers vs Commanders game?
Tucker Kraft had the best receiving game with 6 catches for 124 yards and a touchdown, a career high. Jordan Love also played very well, throwing for 292 yards and two touchdowns for Green Bay.
How did Jayden Daniels perform against the Packers?
Jayden Daniels completed 24 of 42 passes for 200 yards and two touchdowns. He faced strong pressure from the Packers defense throughout the game, which limited his usual ability to make plays with his legs.
