Packers and Commanders Clash in Thrilling Thursday Night Football Matchup

On Thursday, September 14, 2025, two teams on the rise in the NFL will face off in a highly anticipated Week 2 matchup. The Washington Commanders will travel to Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers in a clash of 1-0 squads from last year's playoffs.

In Week 1, the Packers put together a dominant performance against the Detroit Lions, beating a divisional rival and 15-win team from the previous season by a score of 27-13. They led wire-to-wire after an opening drive touchdown and never relinquished their advantage. New star defensive end Micah Parsons had both a sack and a turnover accounted for, as a pressure of his directly led to an interception.

The Commanders also handled their business against the lowly New York Giants, covering the spread and holding the Giants to the league's lowest point total (six) in Week 1. They had some pop plays by new players Deebo Samuel and Jacory (Bill) Croskey-Merritt, though there was some mistiming between quarterback Jayden Daniels and star receiver Terry McLaurin.

The betting market has seen some movement on this game, with the Packers opening as 3-point favorites before the line climbed to -3.5. However, the analyst recommends not chasing the Packers at the current number due to the importance of the key 3-point spread. Instead, they suggest considering the Packers' moneyline or taking the Commanders and the points.

The total for this game is set at 48 points, the second-highest on the Week 2 slate. Despite the offensive firepower on both sides, the analyst is backing the under, citing factors like less innovative offensive game planning on Thursday nights and a slightly lower red zone touchdown conversion rate in these matchups.

Additionally, the analyst is high on Commanders running back Austin Ekeler's rushing yards prop, expecting the veteran to be more involved in the ground game to help offset the Packers' strong pass rush.