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September 12, 2025
Washington Commanders: 6 takeaways from Week 2 loss to Packers
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Washington Commanders: 6 takeaways from Week 2 loss to Packers

Packers dominance in Week 2 left Washington 1-1 as Green Bay sprinted to a 27-18 win. Washington’s offense stalled early, Daniels under duress and the line struggles persisting on both sides. Injuries crippled the Commanders at multiple spots (Wise, Bates, Amos, Coleman, Jones, Noah Brown, Ekeler), signaling a need for immediate depth. Washington will lean on youth like Croskey-Merritt and Lane, while Green Bay’s efficient passing game hints at favorable fantasy links moving forward.

Fantasy implications tilt toward Packers’ pass-game upside and Washington’s unsettled depth chart. With Ekeler likely done and kickers a question mark, the focus tightens on who absorbs targets and carries. Washington’s shorthanded unit may test rookies soon, and Packers receivers could remain attractive streaming plays against upcoming foes that struggle to pressure Love.

Which Washington players should fantasy managers target on the waiver wire after Week 2?What is Jordan Love’s Week 3 ceiling given Week 2 performance?Should Matt Gay’s misses impact your Week 3 kicker plans?Which rookie Washington WRs could emerge as reliable options this season?
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