Just over a week after acquiring star edge rusher Micah Parsons in a trade with the Dallas Cowboys, the Packers proved themselves formidable contenders by routing the Detroit Lions, who were coming off losing both their offensive and defensive coordinators to struggling teams.
Meanwhile, the Commanders delivered a rout of their own, keeping the New York Giants out of the endzone. Rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt proved himself a stud in the making, carrying the ball 10 times for 82 yards and a touchdown, showing that Brian Robinson Jr.'s departure was nothing more than a blip.
Washington Commanders vs. Green Bay Packers summary
The game began with the Packers managing to enter the Commanders territory, but losing the ball on downs. However, they responded by forcing a three-and-out on the next drive, then punishing it with a touchdown by Romeo Doubs.
Both teams then traded punts on the next three drives before Josh Jacobs ended the drought with a rushing touchdown. Matt Gay finally put the visitors on the scoreboard with a field goal afterward.
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The Commanders forced a punt on the next drive, but Gay missed a 58-yarder to squander the opportunity. Brandon McManus then missed a 48-yarder to end the first half.
The second half began as the first ended - with a missed field goal courtesy of the Commanders, which the Packers punished with a made one in the red zone.
Punts occurred on the next pair of drives, and the drought nearly continued just right before the end of the third quarter when the Commanders failed to convert on fourth down. However, pass interference on Nate Hobbs gave them a new set of downs, and Jayden Daniels capitalized on the opportunity by eventually finding Zach Ertz for six.
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On the next drive, Love responded by finding Tucker Kraft in the end zone. Daniels responded by finding Deebo Samuel for a touchdown, then a two-pointer to Luke McCaffrey.
The Commanders continued to try catching up, forcing the Packers to punt on the next drive. However, they failed to convert on fourth down to end the game.
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Andre Castillo
Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.
Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.
If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.
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