Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season kicks off on Thursday night with a battle between two NFC powerhouses, as the 1-0 Washington Commanders are traveling to Lambeau Field to take on the 1-0 Green Bay Packers.
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The Commanders are fresh off a dominant 21-6 win over the New York Giants, while the Packers dismantled the Detroit Lions in 27-13 fashion in Micah Parsons’ Green Bay debut.
Which team will move to 2-0 in the first edition of Thursday Night Football? The staff at Newsweek Sports has some answers.
Noah Camras: This game has all the makings of a TNF classic with two high-powered offenses (and Super Bowl hopefuls) taking center stage. The Packers looked like an early Super Bowl favorite against the Lions in Week 1, while the Commanders made quick work of the Giants.
This game will be close, but in the end, Micah Parsons and the Packers defense will get the final stop to move to 2-0 on the year.
Prediction: Packers 27, Commanders 24
Ricardo Sandoval: The Commanders and Packers both came out of the gates hot, obliterating their division rivals. However, this matchup is expected to be one worth watching, as it could have significant implications for the playoffs.
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The Commanders may have more electric weapons on offense, but the Packers’ elite defense — led by Micah Parsons — along with their solid offense may be too much for Washington to handle.
Prediction: Packers 27, Commanders 20
Aaron Coloma: Both teams had dominant Week 1 wins, setting up an exciting Week 2 matchup.
The Packers used 10 different receivers in their 27-13 win over the Lions and shut down the ground game extremely well on Sunday, which should translate well against a Jayden Daniels’ run-heavy offense. The Commanders allowed 157 passing yards in Week 1, which is probably more than they would have liked to against a predictably poor Giants offense.
Prediction: Packers 34, Commanders 23
Valentina Martinez: The Packers and Commanders face off in an NFC showdown Thursday night. Both teams have electric offenses spearheaded by talented quarterbacks in Jordan Love and Jayden Daniels.
Nevertheless, Green Bay will come out on top in this matchup thanks to a revamped defense led by superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons and a strong offensive line that didn’t allow a sack in Week 1.
Prediction: Packers 27, Commanders 24
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