Confidence in the Commanders’ direction stays high after Week 2, even with an offense that looked rusty and a defense that bent to Green Bay. Reacts shows 98% backing the plan as fans brace for a marathon season. Week 3 offers a home environment, a nine-day rest, and a chance to reset amid a murky NFC East picture that could shift with Sunday outcomes.

The schedule remains demanding: Raiders on a short week, Eagles and Rams on the horizon, and a division race that could swing from top to middle quickly. Injuries and coaching decisions loom large; the path to a meaningful season hinges on cleaner offense and sharper play-calling, not panic.

Love delivered 292 yards and two TDs as Green Bay rolled Washington 27-18, boosting early-season fantasy angles. Kraft exploded for 124 receiving yards on six grabs, including an eight-yard TD that underscored a potential breakout at tight end. Doubs joined in with an early score, and Green Bay piled up 404 total yards to Washington’s 230 while the defense clamped down. A late McManus field goal and Washington injuries added context to the win, signaling a clearer, potential high-floor path for Packers pass-catchers.

Fantasy managers should monitor Kraft’s role as the primary moveable piece in the middle of the field, Love’s growing rapport with the receiving corps, and the sustainability of these targets as the Packers face tougher defenses. Reed’s shoulder injury adds a layer of risk, but the overall offense ceiling remains high if Kraft, Doubs and Reed can stay healthy and continue to feed the production.

Matt Gay’s signing with Washington anchors stability at a key fantasy-factors position for 2025. The 31-year-old has a career field-goal clip around 85.5% and even owns the NFL record for four 50-plus-yard field goals in a single game, suggesting dependable long-range value for the Commanders’ scoring chances this season.

Last season’s kicking carousel—Austin Seibert, Zane Gonzalez, Greg Joseph, Cade York—highlighted Washington’s need for reliability. Gay’s track record should translate to steadier weekly points, fewer late-game misses, and clearer projection paths for fantasy managers. Kyle Hamilton’s mention adds a defensive lens on Week 1 odds and potential special-teams outcomes as Washington aims for a run at the title.

Six quick takeaways from Commanders' 2025 defensive depth chart: 12 starters listed, with Von Miller tagged as an outside linebacker in a likely situational role. New starters Deatrich Wise Jr., Javon Kinlaw, Marshon Lattimore, Trey Amos and Will Harris anchor the unit. Jer'Zhan Newton starts behind Payne and Kinlaw; Noah Igbinoghene backs up inside/slot behind Mike Sainristil. LB depth is thin behind Jordan Magee and Nick Bellore; rookies Kain Medrano and Ale Kaho may contribute later. Special teams: Matt Gay, Deebo Samuel, Jaylin Lane.