Green Bay Packers defeated the Washington Commanders 27-18 at Lambeau Field, led by Jordan Love’s 292 yards and 2 TDs, while Tucker Kraft delivered a breakout 124-yard performance.
Final score and flow
Green Bay controlled the game early, building a 14-3 halftime lead and stretching it to 17-3 before Washington finally found the end zone in the fourth quarter to make it competitive late at Lambeau Field. The final was Packers 27, Commanders 18, with Washington’s two fourth-quarter touchdowns not enough to overturn Green Bay’s balanced offense and sturdy defense.
Star performers
Jordan Love went 19 of 31 for 292 yards and 2 touchdowns, repeatedly finding Tucker Kraft, who posted a career-best 124 receiving yards on six catches with a TD for Green Bay. Jayden Daniels finished 24 of 42 for 200 yards and 2 late touchdowns for Washington, while Josh Jacobs (23 rushes, 84 yards, TD) set the ground tone for the Packers.
Defense and turning points
Green Bay’s defense limited Washington to 230 total yards while the Packers’ offense stacked 404, a decisive yardage gap that shaped the night’s tempo. The Packers’ revamped pass rush featuring Micah Parsons set the tone, and corner Keisean Nixon delivered a standout night in coverage with multiple breakups as Washington struggled to sustain drives.
Key plays
- Romeo Doubs opened the scoring with a 5-yard TD from Love to cap a 96-yard march late in the first quarter.
- Josh Jacobs punched in a 2-yard rushing TD to make it 14-0 after another 90+ yard Packers drive in the second quarter.
- Tucker Kraft’s 8-yard TD from Love with 8:57 left answered Washington’s surge and restored a two-score cushion for Green Bay.
- Brandon McManus drilled a 56-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to push the lead to 27-10 before Washington’s final TD.
- Washington’s Deebo Samuel scored with 2:53 remaining, but the Packers closed it out comfortably at 27-18.
What it means
Green Bay improves to 2-0 with back-to-back home wins, putting down a comprehensive TNF performance built on efficiency and defense at Lambeau Field. Washington drops to 1-1 after a sluggish first three quarters, needing cleaner protection and more consistent early offense to avoid late-game chases.
What’s next
The Packers hit the road to face the Cleveland Browns next, while Washington returns home to host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, September 21 (local listings). Both teams will monitor injuries and lineup adjustments following a physical primetime matchup as they move into Week 3.
How to watch highlights and replays
Full game highlights are available via the Packers’ official site, with postgame recap and analysis also on league platforms. Game summaries, box score, and play-by-play are accessible on ESPN’s game page and box score hub for deeper stat dives.
Quick stats table
Scoring summary (highlights)
- GB 1Q: Romeo Doubs 5-yd TD from Love (McManus kick).
- GB 2Q: Josh Jacobs 2-yd rush TD (McManus kick).
- WSH 2Q: Matt Gay 51-yd FG.
- GB 3Q: McManus 22-yd FG.
- WSH 4Q: Zach Ertz 20-yd TD from Daniels (Gay kick).
- GB 4Q: Tucker Kraft 8-yd TD from Love (McManus kick).
- GB 4Q: McManus 56-yd FG.
- WSH 4Q: Deebo Samuel 10-yd TD from Daniels (Daniels to Luke McCaffrey 2-pt).
Fast answers (FAQ)
- Did the Packers win? Yes, 27-18 over Washington on TNF at Lambeau Field.
- Who starred for Green Bay? Jordan Love (292 yards, 2 TD) and Tucker Kraft (124 yards, TD), with Josh Jacobs adding 84 yards and a score.
- Who is Washington’s QB? Jayden Daniels, who threw 2 fourth-quarter TDs in the loss.
- Where to watch highlights now? See the official Packers highlight reel and the league recap linked in coverage.
- What’s next on the schedule? Packers at Browns; Commanders host Raiders on Sep 21 (local listings).
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