Washington Commanders fell 27-18 to Green Bay as Packers’ defense overwhelmed Washington’s offense, while injury chaos at Lambeau Field strained a shallow depth chart. Deatrich Wise Jr. left in the second quarter with a leg injury that could end his season, a crippling blow to Washington’s edge-rushing and run defense. Austin Ekeler also suffered a non-contact calf/Achilles concern late, with Schefter reporting an Achilles tear as a real possibility. John Bates left with a groin injury; Noah Brown re-aggravated a knee/groin issue; Trey Amos exited with a shoulder issue, and Brandon Coleman also left with a shoulder injury before returning. The Patriots-like depth test for Washington will shape fantasy play moving forward, while Green Bay’s defense capped the night with pressure and disciplined coverage.

Packers’ defensive performance and the Commanders’ injury toll set the tone for the coming weeks, pushing fantasy managers to monitor Week 3 availability and potential replacements on both sides. Washington’s roster flexibility will be tested as they try to stabilize their defense and passing game, while Green Bay capitalized on the disruption with a disciplined, stout effort that solidified their position in a crowded NFC race.

Washington Commanders dropped a 27-18 decision to Green Bay, with injuries piling up quickly: rookie Trey Amos, veteran Deatrich Wise Jr., Brandon Coleman, John Bates and Austin Ekeler left on a cart with lower-leg issues, Ekeler potentially sidelined long-term. Week 3 brings a short trip to face the Las Vegas Raiders, amps up fantasy concern around depth-chart shuffles, and thrusts Packers weapons Romeo Doubs and Tucker Kraft into bigger roles after Love’s early connection and Kraft’s late score.

Deatrich Wise Jr. suffered a scary leg injury while attempting to block a field goal for Washington. He was carted off and ruled out of the rest of the game. Wise signed with Washington in the offseason after a Patriots career where he captained the SB-era squad, making him one of the last remaining Patriots from that championship era. The Commanders rallied around him as teammates showed visible support.

His absence could stretch Washington’s edge rotation early in the season, a reminder that depth at that spot often determines Week 1 outcomes for fantasy defenses. Fantasy managers should monitor official updates on Wise’s recovery and any immediate shakeups to Washington’s rush plan.