The Inexperienced Bay Packers and star rusher Micah Parsons will probably be trying to construct on a powerful defensive displaying of their opener once they host the Washington Commanders on Thursday evening.
Inexperienced Bay opened with a dominating 27-13 victory over division rival Detroit, the defending NFL North champion, in Parsons’ Lambeau Area debut on Sunday.
Washington’s protection was equally spectacular, conserving the New York Giants out of the top zone in a season-opening 21-6 victory.
Parsons, acquired per week earlier than the common season in a blockbuster commerce with the Dallas Cowboys, was the main target of most consideration on and off the sphere. Parsons registered his first sack late within the fourth quarter, however the remainder of Inexperienced Bay’s protection additionally was stellar towards the Lions’ high-powered offense.
“I used to be tremendous impressed with the velocity of their protection,” Commanders coach Dan Quinn mentioned Tuesday. “Once you watch via the drafts, OK, linebacker, sure. Linebacker, sure. Then including safeties, (defensive lineman Rashan) Gary on the surface, including Micah to that.”
Inexperienced Bay denied the Lions the top zone till the ultimate minute. Detroit managed simply 246 whole yards, together with 46 on the bottom. The Packers had 9 tackles for loss with 4 sacks.
The Packers’ offense was environment friendly early, forging a 17-3 halftime lead behind Jordan Love’s two landing passes. Love accomplished 16 of twenty-two passes for 188 yards to 10 receivers. Josh Jacobs ran for 66 of Inexperienced Bay’s 78 yards on the bottom.
“They’ve a system and a mode and a approach that they play they usually actually keep true to that,” Quinn mentioned. “The proof is within the outcomes of what they’ve finished within the run sport.”
The Packers held walkthroughs Monday and Tuesday, which is completely different than a traditional week, as a result of head coach Matt LaFleur needed to feed them Commanders intelligence as early as potential. 4 gamers injured within the season opener didn’t take part both day: guard Aaron Banks (ankle/groin), defensive finish Brenton Cox Jr. (groin), cornerback Bo Melton (shoulder) and proper deal with Zach Tom (indirect).
“We’ll give (Banks and Tom) all the best way as much as sport time to see the place they’re at,” LaFleur mentioned Tuesday. “Definitely two guys who’ve numerous expertise, so I am not as involved about them (lacking follow reps). Yeah, we’re strolling via, however there is not any reside reps this week.”
Washington’s protection, shredded in a 55-23 loss to Philadelphia within the NFC title sport final postseason, held the Giants to 231 whole yards and 4 of 16 on third-down conversions.
The Commanders piled up 432 yards in whole offense. Jayden Daniels accomplished 19 of 30 passes for 233 yards with one landing and no interceptions whereas including 68 yards on the bottom. Deebo Samuel had seven receptions for 77 yards in his Commanders’ debut and rushed 19 yards for a rating on his solely try.
Rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt carried 10 instances for 82 yards, together with a rating, as Washington ran for 220 yards and averaged 6.9 yards per carry.
“We have got a hell of a problem this week towards, in my view, one of many high offenses within the sport,” LaFleur mentioned. “They have a ton of weapons … there’s nothing (Daniels) cannot do.”
Daniels was listed on the harm report Monday with a proper wrist harm, however Quinn mentioned it was extra of a formality.
“We have now no stage (of concern), we’re simply attempting to maintain it, insurance policies and transparency, as clear as we are able to,” Quinn mentioned, “However, we’ve got zero issues.”
Punter Tress Means didn’t take part in Monday’s walkthrough and was a restricted participant on Tuesday after struggling a again harm within the opener.
“He is enhancing and we’ll get some kicks in tomorrow after which get him able to play,” Quinn mentioned.
–Area Degree Media
