The Washington Commanders vs Green Bay Packers match player stats from their Week 2 Thursday Night Football clash on September 11, 2025 tell the story of one of the most dominant defensive performances of the entire 2025 NFL season.
Green Bay dismantled Washington 27-18 at Lambeau Field, holding the Commanders to just 11 total yards in the first quarter while Jordan Love orchestrated two scoring drives of 90-plus yards each.
Jayden Daniels was sacked four times and pressured relentlessly all night. This is the complete player-by-player stat breakdown from that game.
| Quarter | Washington Commanders | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 0 | 7 |
| Q2 | 3 | 7 |
| Q3 | 0 | 3 |
| Q4 | 15 | 10 |
| Final | 18 | 27 |
Green Bay outscored Washington 17-3 across the first three quarters. Washington scored all 15 of their fourth-quarter points in garbage time, with the game already well out of reach by the time they found the end zone.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 230 | 404 |
| Passing Yards | 200 | 292 |
| Rushing Yards | 51 | 135 |
| Plays Run | 65 | 63 |
| Time of Possession | 27:34 | 32:26 |
| First Downs | 15 | 22 |
| Avg Yards Per Play | 3.5 | 6.4 |
| Penalties | 5 for 30 yards | 10 for 77 yards |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks Allowed | 4 | 2 |
| QB Hits Allowed | 12 | 4 |
| Field Goals Made | 1/3 | 2/3 |
| Touchdowns | 2 | 3 |
| Third Down Conv. | ~31% | ~58% |
Washington’s average gain of just 3.5 yards per play was the most damning number of the entire game. Green Bay’s defense never let the Commanders establish any rhythm or momentum offensively.
Jayden Daniels entered Week 2 coming off a solid Week 1 win over the Giants, but Lambeau Field was a completely different experience. He was under constant pressure all night and never looked comfortable in the pocket.
Daniels finished 24 of 42 for 200 yards with two touchdowns and an 85.4 passer rating. He was sacked four times and pressured all night.
He completed just 57.1% of passes for 200 yards and ran for just 17 yards on 7 attempts — a 2.4 yards per carry average — which produced a 27.8 QBR, the third lowest of his career.
| Jayden Daniels Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Completions / Attempts | 24 / 42 |
| Completion % | 57.1% |
| Passing Yards | 200 |
| Touchdowns | 2 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Passer Rating | 85.4 |
| Sacks Taken | 4 |
| Sack Yards Lost | 21 |
| Rushing Attempts | 7 |
| Rushing Yards | 17 |
| QBR | 27.8 |
| Poor Throws | 7 |
| Longest Pass | 20 yards |
Despite posting two touchdown passes, Daniels’s overall performance was hampered by a shorthanded offensive line. The Commanders’ rushing attack averaged just 2.7 yards per attempt, which did little to take the load off of Daniels, who took a beating from the pass rush behind a weakened offensive line.
Jordan Love was crisp, efficient, and commanding from the opening series. He picked apart Washington’s secondary with precision, hitting receivers in stride and making the game look effortless.
Love went 19 of 31 for 292 yards and two touchdowns, finishing with a 113.9 passer rating.
He also contributed with his legs when needed, scrambling for 14 yards on a critical third-and-9 from Washington’s 19-yard line on Green Bay’s opening touchdown drive.
| Jordan Love Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Completions / Attempts | 19 / 31 |
| Completion % | 61.3% |
| Passing Yards | 292 |
| Touchdowns | 2 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Passer Rating | 113.9 |
| Sacks Taken | 2 |
| Sack Yards Lost | 23 |
| Longest Pass | 57 yards |
| Avg Yards Per Attempt | 8.15 |
| Scrambles | 1 (14 yards) |
Love was playing without two of his starting offensive linemen — Zach Tom (oblique) and Aaron Banks (groin/ankle) — yet still managed a near-perfect performance against one of the NFC’s best defenses from 2024.
Tucker Kraft was the breakout star of the entire game. He was practically unguardable all night, turning short passes into massive gains with yards after catch.
Kraft caught six passes for a career-high 124 yards to help the Packers go 2-0 for the first time since 2020. Love and Kraft connected for an 8-yard touchdown strike with 8:57 left to thwart the Commanders’ comeback attempt.
His most jaw-dropping moment came on a 57-yard reception where he hauled in a deep shot down the seam and sprinted away from Washington’s safeties.
| Tucker Kraft Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Targets | 7 |
| Receptions | 6 |
| Receiving Yards | 124 (career high) |
| Touchdowns | 1 |
| Longest Reception | 57 yards |
| Yards After Catch | 67 (est.) |
Kraft said afterward: “It’s the first time I’ve ever gotten over 100 yards, including college.” His performance made a strong case that the third-year tight end had emerged as Love’s most dangerous weapon in the passing game.
Josh Jacobs was a physical presence in Green Bay’s ground game. He churned out hard yards between the tackles and delivered the Packers’ only rushing touchdown on one of their two 90-plus-yard drives.
Jacobs ran 23 times for 84 yards and 1 touchdown. His 2-yard touchdown run capped a 10-play, 92-yard march and extended his own franchise record for consecutive games with at least one touchdown.
| Josh Jacobs Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Carries | 23 |
| Rushing Yards | 84 |
| Avg Yards Per Carry | 3.65 |
| Touchdowns | 1 (2-yard run) |
| Longest Run | 16 yards |
| Yards After Contact | 46 |
Jacobs’ touchdown run extended his franchise record to consecutive games with at least one touchdown. His durability as a workhorse back was key in controlling the clock and keeping Daniels on the sideline.
Dontayvion Wicks was Love’s most targeted wide receiver on the night. He was particularly effective on motion-based routes, catching quick passes and turning them upfield.
Wicks caught 4 passes for 44 yards. His 13-yard catch on Green Bay’s opening drive, immediately following a 6-yard reception, helped push the Packers quickly into Commanders territory.
| Dontayvion Wicks Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Targets | 6 |
| Receptions | 4 |
| Receiving Yards | 44 |
| Touchdowns | 0 |
| Key Role | Motion routes, YAC specialist |
Wicks was also involved in a costly play when a holding penalty on right tackle Anthony Belton wiped out what would have been a touchdown reception for Wicks in the first quarter. Despite the non-score, his energy set the tone.
Romeo Doubs scored Green Bay’s first points of the night with a 5-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter. His score capped a seven-play, 96-yard drive that included the massive 57-yard completion to Tucker Kraft.
| Romeo Doubs Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Targets | 4 |
| Receptions | 3 |
| Receiving Yards | 28 |
| Touchdowns | 1 (5-yard TD) |
| Role | Red zone target, slot |
Doubs’s touchdown came on a crosser route where he simply ran past Washington’s linebacker in coverage. The play called out Washington’s inability to match Green Bay’s speed with linebackers in man coverage.
Malik Heath delivered one of the most memorable individual plays of the game with a circus catch that changed Green Bay’s entire second touchdown drive.
Heath made a circus catch down the left sideline for 37 yards that was initially ruled incomplete, but Head Coach Matt LaFleur successfully challenged that Heath got both feet down.
| Malik Heath Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Targets | 3 |
| Receptions | 2 |
| Receiving Yards | 40+ |
| Key Play | 37-yard contested sideline catch |
| Challenge Outcome | Overturned to completion |
That 37-yard catch set up first-and-goal at the Washington 7. Without the successful challenge, Green Bay’s 10-play drive would have stalled and the game’s momentum might have shifted entirely.
Terry McLaurin was Washington’s most reliable weapon all night on a day when the offense struggled to generate anything consistently. He caught contested passes against tight coverage and was the one Commanders receiver who gave Green Bay’s secondary real problems.
McLaurin caught 5 passes for 48 yards. He was repeatedly targeted on third down and converted multiple chain-moving receptions that kept some Commanders drives alive.
| Terry McLaurin Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Targets | 8 |
| Receptions | 5 |
| Receiving Yards | 48 |
| Touchdowns | 0 |
| Key Role | Primary target on 3rd downs |
McLaurin’s biggest play was an 11-yard catch on third-and-9 in the fourth quarter that extended the drive eventually capped by Ertz’s touchdown. Despite the loss, he was the one bright spot on an otherwise ineffective Commanders offense.
Deebo Samuel was playing in just his second game as a Commander after being traded from San Francisco in the offseason. He was the most targeted receiver on the team all night and delivered when Washington needed him most in the fourth quarter.
Samuel caught 7 passes for 44 yards and one touchdown. His 10-yard touchdown catch from Daniels in the final minutes made the score 27-18 and forced an onside kick attempt.
| Deebo Samuel Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Targets | 12 |
| Receptions | 7 |
| Receiving Yards | 44 |
| Touchdowns | 1 (10-yard catch) |
| Kick Returns | 3 for 50 yards (long of 24) |
| Special Teams | 50-yard kickoff return (career long since 2024) |
Samuel joins WR Terry McLaurin, WR Laveranues Coles, and WR Charlie Brown as the fourth wide receiver in franchise history to record one touchdown in each of his first two games with the team.
Zach Ertz was Washington’s best offensive player all night, providing a reliable safety valve for a pressured Jayden Daniels throughout the game. His touchdown catch was the play that gave the Commanders brief hope of a comeback.
Ertz caught six passes for 64 yards and a touchdown. Ertz has now moved into sole possession of No. 11 all-time in touchdown receptions by a tight end.
| Zach Ertz Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Targets | 8 |
| Receptions | 6 |
| Receiving Yards | 64 |
| Touchdowns | 1 (20-yard catch) |
| TD (All-Time Rank – TE) | No. 11 all-time |
| Consecutive TD Games | 4 (dating back to 2024) |
Ertz joins TE Fred Davis (2009) and TE Chris Cooley (2007) as the third tight end in franchise history to score a touchdown in four consecutive games.
Austin Ekeler was Washington’s primary running back entering the game but suffered what appeared to be a serious lower body injury and was carted off the field in the second half.
Commanders running back Austin Ekeler appeared to have sustained an Achilles injury, going down without contact after planting his right foot and pushing off. Ekeler was carted off the field to the locker room.
| Austin Ekeler Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Carries | ~6 |
| Key Play | Fourth-down conversion (run) |
| Injury | Suspected Achilles (carted off) |
| Status After | Day-to-day (multiple weeks out, expected) |
His injury left Washington without a reliable ball carrier in the second half and forced Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols into increased roles they were not prepared for.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt stepped in as Washington’s primary ball carrier after Ekeler’s injury. His numbers were limited but he made the most of his opportunities.
Croskey-Merritt carried 4 times for 17 yards. He showed burst and power between the tackles but was working behind a weakened offensive line that allowed Green Bay’s pass rush to dominate.
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Carries | 4 |
| Rushing Yards | 17 |
| Avg Per Carry | 4.25 |
| Role | Emergency starter after Ekeler injury |
Luke McCaffrey contributed in the final minutes with the key two-point conversion catch that made the final score 27-18. It was a small but significant moment in what became one of the most-watched fourth quarters of Week 2.
| Luke McCaffrey Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Receptions | 1 |
| Yards | 2 (two-point conversion) |
| Two-Point Conversions | 1 |
| Role | Flex / motion receiver |
McCaffrey had been used sparingly as a motion weapon all night but delivered when called upon in the highest-leverage situation of Washington’s season to that point.
The Packers’ defense was dominant in every measurable category. It was only the second game of the 2025 season and Green Bay had already established itself as arguably the best defense in the NFL.
By the time the Packers took a 14-0 lead in the second quarter, they were outgaining Washington 243-43. The Packers had 12 first downs and the Commanders had one.
| Packers Defense Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Sacks | 4 |
| Sack Yards | 21 |
| QB Hits | 12 |
| Tackles for Loss | 3 |
| Passes Defended | 8 |
| Batted Passes | 2 |
| Forced Three-and-Outs | 3 |
| Fourth-Down Stops | 2 |
| Missed Tackles | 9 |
| Combined Tackles | 53 |
If the first two games, against two of the best offenses in the NFL last season, are an indication of what’s to come, the Packers might have their best defense since that 1996 season.
Micah Parsons was a constant problem for Jayden Daniels and the Commanders’ offensive line all night. Despite rotating in and out of the lineup as part of his recovery from a back injury, his impact was massive.
Parsons had half a sack and three hurries. He drew a crucial illegal hands to the face penalty on a third down that pushed Washington back and killed a key Commanders drive.
| Micah Parsons Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Sacks | 0.5 |
| QB Hurries | 3 |
| Penalties Drawn | 1 (illegal hands to face) |
| Defensive Snaps | 32 of 49 |
| Role | Interior pass rusher rotation |
Parsons played 32 of 49 defensive snaps for the Packers on Thursday night. Last week against the Lions, Parsons played 29 of 65 defensive snaps in his first game action after his status was uncertain with a back injury.
Washington’s defense did a creditable job limiting Green Bay’s scoring in many ways — the 27 points included two Green Bay touchdown drives of 90-plus yards, but the defense also forced three punts and held on fourth down once.
| Commanders Defense Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Sacks | 2 |
| Sack Yards | 23 |
| QB Hits | 4 |
| Passes Defended | 3 |
| Forced Three-and-Outs | 4 |
| Combined Tackles | 59 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
Dorance Armstrong recorded 1 sack and was one of the few Commanders defenders who won individual matchups consistently throughout the game. Von Miller also recorded 0.5 sacks, marking his 130th career sack.
Dorance Armstrong was Washington’s most disruptive pass rusher on the night. He recorded a full sack of Jordan Love that resulted in a 13-yard loss and helped force a Green Bay punt.
DE Dorance Armstrong recorded his second sack of the season. DE Jacob Martin and OLB Von Miller each recorded 0.5 sacks. Miller recorded his 130th career sack and becomes the 16th player in NFL history to accomplish the feat.
| Defender | Sacks | QB Hits | Key Stat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorance Armstrong | 1.0 | 2 | 2nd sack of 2025 season |
| Von Miller | 0.5 | 1 | 130th career sack (16th all-time) |
| Jacob Martin | 0.5 | 1 | Shared sack with Miller |
Brandon McManus had a mixed day on field goals but delivered the most impactful kick of the game — a 56-yarder in the fourth quarter that extended Green Bay’s lead to three scores.
| Brandon McManus Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Field Goals Made | 2/3 |
| Field Goal Distances | 22 yards (made), 56 yards (made), 49 yards (missed) |
| Extra Points | 3/3 |
| Notable | Hit the upright on final play of first half (49-yarder) |
| 56-Yarder | Extended lead to 27-10 with 6:47 left |
The 56-yard field goal with 6:47 remaining effectively ended Washington’s realistic comeback hopes, giving Green Bay a 17-point lead.
Matt Gay had a brutal night kicking. He went just 1 of 3 on field goal attempts, missing two attempts from beyond 50 yards.
| Matt Gay Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Field Goals Made | 1/3 |
| Field Goal Distances | 51 yards (made), 50+ yards (missed x2) |
| Extra Points | 1/1 |
| Miss Detail | Both misses were 50+ yard attempts |
Washington’s decision to attempt three 50-plus-yard field goals rather than going for it on fourth down reflected a broader lack of offensive confidence. The two missed kicks left 6 points off the board.
| Quarter | Time | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 4:35 | Love to Doubs 5-yd TD pass | WAS 0 – GB 7 |
| Q2 | 7:38 | Jacobs 2-yd TD run | WAS 0 – GB 14 |
| Q2 | 4:32 | Gay 51-yd FG (WAS) | WAS 3 – GB 14 |
| Q3 | 6:40 | McManus 22-yd FG | WAS 3 – GB 17 |
| Q4 | 13:55 | Daniels to Ertz 20-yd TD pass | WAS 10 – GB 17 |
| Q4 | 9:01 | Love to Kraft 8-yd TD pass | WAS 10 – GB 24 |
| Q4 | 6:47 | McManus 56-yd FG | WAS 10 – GB 27 |
| Q4 | 2:58 | Daniels to Samuel 10-yd TD pass | WAS 16 – GB 27 |
| Q4 | 2:53 | Daniels to McCaffrey 2-pt conv. | WAS 18 – GB 27 |
| Category | Jordan Love | Jayden Daniels |
|---|---|---|
| Completions / Attempts | 19/31 | 24/42 |
| Completion % | 61.3% | 57.1% |
| Passing Yards | 292 | 200 |
| Touchdowns | 2 | 2 |
| Interceptions | 0 | 0 |
| Passer Rating | 113.9 | 85.4 |
| Sacks Taken | 2 | 4 |
| Longest Pass | 57 yards | 20 yards |
| Rushing Yards | 14 | 17 |
| Result | WIN | LOSS |
The 92-yard difference in passing yards was the defining number of the quarterback matchup. Love had three completions longer than Daniels’s longest pass of the entire game.
Washington’s loss came down to four identifiable problems that compounded each other throughout the game.
The first was the offensive line situation. Facing the Packers’ dangerous pass rush, offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury made the odd choice to abandon the run from the outset. In the first quarter, the Commanders ran just 2 rushing plays.
The second was field goal kicking. Missing two field goals from beyond 50 yards left 6 points on the board and kept Green Bay’s cushion large enough to absorb Washington’s fourth-quarter rally.
The third was Ekeler’s injury. Losing their starting running back mid-game completely eliminated any semblance of a ground game and forced Daniels into a pure passing role against four-man pass rushes.
The fourth was third-down defense. The Commanders rarely had any room to run. Parsons made an impact on third down repeatedly, lining up across from the left guard, running stunts and drawing penalties that moved Washington back.
This loss continued a remarkable streak of futility for Washington at Lambeau Field. Washington hasn’t beaten the Packers on the road since a 20-17 victory at Milwaukee County Stadium in 1988. Washington’s last win at Lambeau Field was a 16-7 decision in 1986.
The Packers have now won their last seven home matchups with Washington. Their dominance at Lambeau over the Commanders spans nearly four decades.
Several players reached meaningful personal or franchise milestones during this matchup.
Jayden Daniels recorded two-plus touchdown passes for the ninth time in his career. Only QB Mark Rypien (11) has recorded more in a player’s first 19 starts in franchise history.
Washington recorded zero turnovers in back-to-back weeks to start the season in consecutive years — the first occurrence in franchise history since the 1968-69 seasons.
Tucker Kraft set a new personal career high with 124 receiving yards — the first time he had passed 100 yards in a game at any level including college.
Von Miller recorded his 130th career sack, making him the 16th player in NFL history to reach that milestone.
For Green Bay, the 2-0 start sent a powerful statement across the entire NFL. The Packers shut down the Detroit Lions in Week 1, and if anyone thought that was a fluke, they did the same to Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders on Thursday night.
For Washington, the 1-1 record masked real concerns about the offensive line depth, the kicking game, and the overall ability to score against elite defenses. The Commanders went on to host the Raiders in Week 3 needing a bounce-back performance.
The Green Bay Packers defeated the Washington Commanders 27-18 on Thursday Night Football at Lambeau Field on September 11, 2025, in Week 2 of the NFL regular season.
Daniels went 24 of 42 for 200 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, and an 85.4 passer rating, while being sacked 4 times for 21 yards lost against Green Bay’s defense.
Love completed 19 of 31 passes for 292 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, and a 113.9 passer rating, leading two scoring drives of over 90 yards each at Lambeau Field.
Tucker Kraft was the standout, posting a career-high 124 receiving yards and 1 touchdown on 6 catches, including a 57-yard reception that was the longest play of the game.
Green Bay sacked Daniels 4 times for 21 yards in losses, and also recorded 12 quarterback hits, forcing 7 poor throws and limiting Washington to just 3.5 yards per play.
Yes. Ertz caught a 20-yard touchdown pass from Daniels in the fourth quarter to make it 17-10, and the score moved him into sole possession of No. 11 on the all-time tight end touchdown list.
Ekeler suffered a suspected Achilles injury in the second half, going down without contact and being carted off the field, which severely hampered Washington’s already limited run game.
Jacobs carried 23 times for 84 yards and 1 touchdown, extending his own Green Bay franchise record for consecutive games with at least one rushing touchdown.
Washington managed just 51 rushing yards on 19 carries — a 2.7 yards per carry average — after abandoning the run game in the first quarter and losing Ekeler to injury.
Washington’s last win at Lambeau Field was in 1986, a 16-7 decision. They have not won a road game against the Packers since a 20-17 victory at Milwaukee County Stadium in 1988.
The Washington Commanders vs Green Bay Packers match player stats from Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season paint a picture of a dominant Packers team dismantling a quality opponent from start to finish.
Jordan Love and Tucker Kraft were brilliant, Josh Jacobs was relentless, and Micah Parsons made Jayden Daniels miserable from the very first snap.
Washington fought back in the final minutes with Ertz, Samuel, and Daniels all contributing, but the game was decided long before the fourth quarter began.
The 27-18 final marked Green Bay as an early Super Bowl contender while sending Washington back to the drawing board after a sobering dose of Lambeau reality.