The Green Bay Packers defeated the Washington Commanders 27-18 in the NFL Week 2 Thursday Night Football game. The Packers racked up 404 total yards while holding Washington to just 230 yards, and the final score did not reflect how lopsided the game felt. Quarterback Jordan Love completed 19 of 31 passes for 292 yards and two touchdowns, including 214 passing yards in the first half. Tight end Tucker Kraft led all receivers with 124 yards, and Green Bay’s defense limited Washington to only 34 rushing yards. Penalties helped the Commanders keep it close, but the Packers controlled the game.
This matchup was the first Thursday Night Football game to be streamed on Amazon Prime Video this season. Amazon acquired exclusive rights to Thursday Night Football in the NFL’s new broadcasting agreements starting with the 2022 season; Fox and NFL Network opted out of the final year of their contract, allowing Amazon’s coverage to begin early. All Thursday Night Football games are still simulcast on local broadcast stations in the participating teams’ markets, but fans elsewhere need an Amazon Prime subscription to watch. The platform also offers alternate streams on Twitch and interactive features.
The “Packers vs Commanders” search spiked because fans wanted to catch the game and see how Green Bay’s new‑look offense performed. With Jordan Love showing poise and the Packers defense shutting down Washington, Green Bay looks like a contender early in the season.