The Commanders and Packers are set for a high-stakes Thursday Night Football matchup at Lambeau Field, with both teams coming off impressive Week 1 victories.
This battle features two of the rising teams competing for NFC supremacy. The Commanders, who made a deep playoff run last season, are looking to prove their staying power and show that their success wasn’t a fluke. The Packers, also a playoff team last year, are eager to pair an ascending defense with newcomer Micah Parsons with their young, explosive offense and make a deeper playoff run in 2025.
A win for either team would be a major statement and provide crucial momentum for the rest of the season.
Jayden Daniels leads a dynamic Commanders offense. The dual-threat quarterback is difficult to defend and can break open a game on any given play. He’s supported by an impressive array of weapons, including the newly acquired Deebo Samuel, who adds a versatile, do-it-all element to the offense. Samuel has already shown his value, leading the team in receiving yards in Week 1 while also contributing on the ground. The Commanders also have a deep receiving corps with established veteran Terry McLaurin, who is expected to have a full workload after a quiet Week 1, and reliable pass-catcher Zach Ertz. Veteran Austin Ekeler adds his pass-catching chops to the equation while rookie Jacory Crosky-Merritt had a great debut in Week 1 and is looking to build upon that.
Jordan Love leads the other side as the Packers quarterback is looking to have a much better 2025 after injuries hampered his 2024 campaign. The ground game, led by the dynamic Josh Jacobs, is the engine of that Packers offense. Jayden Reed and rookie Matthew Golden lead an exciting group of receivers. Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks add extra depth to that corps. Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave are a potent tight end combo, adding even more weapons for opposing defenses to cover.
Fantasy Football Start/Sit Recommendations
Start ‘em with confidence:
- Jayden Daniels (QB – WAS)
- Josh Jacobs (RB – GB)
- Tucker Kraft (TE – GB)
- Terry McLaurin (WR – WAS)
- Deebo Samuel (WR – WAS)
Start ‘em with caution:
- Jayden Reed (WR – GB)
- Matthew Golden (WR – GB)
- Zach Ertz (TE – WAS)
Sit ‘em with confidence:
- Austin Ekeler (RB – WAS)
- Jordan Love (QB – GB)
Sit ‘em with caution:
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB – WAS)
- Romeo Doubs (WR – GB)
