It’s primetime on Prime with a prime matchup of two NFC championship contenders.
The Green Bay Packers and Washington Commanders are set to take stage on ‘Thursday Night Football’ this week, and both teams feature big-time additions that will steal the spotlight in Week 2.
The Packers made the biggest move of the offseason when they acquired pass rusher Micah Parsons from the Cowboys in the week leading up to the 2025 season. Green Bay sent two first-round picks and defensive lineman Kenny Clark to Dallas for Parsons.
It didn’t take long for the superstar to make his presence felt, with a freakish show of his signature athleticism all but closing out the game for Green Bay on Sunday vs. the Detroit Lions.
It also didn’t take long for Jayden Daniels and Deebo Samuel to get acquainted. The wide receiver made his presence felt with seven receptions for 77 yards in Washington’s Week 1 win over division rival New York. He also hit paydirt with a 19-yard rushing touchdown.
Same faces, new places, but both squads are hoping they’ll see each other once again when the weather gets colder. Don’t miss it – USA TODAY Sports has you covered with highlights, updates, news and more from the Week 2 ‘Thursday Night Football’ matchup below. All times are Eastern.
What time does Packers vs. Commanders start?
Start time: 8:15 p.m.
The Week 2 ‘Thursday Night Football’ matchup between Green Bay and Washington kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. CT).
What TV channel is Packers vs. Commanders on?
Green Bay market: WGBA-TV (NBC26)
Milwaukee market: WITI-TV (Fox 6)
Washington D.C. market: WTTG-TV (Fox 5)
For those in local markets, the game will air on NBC (Green Bay) and Fox (Milwaukee and Washington).
National viewers will have to stream the matchup on Amazon Prime Video, the home of ‘TNF.’
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Packers vs. Commanders odds, moneyline, O/U
Packers vs. Commanders prediction
Week 2 kicks off at historic Lambeau Field, a difficult place to play for visiting opponents. Both the Packers and Commanders are contenders this season and are coming off Week 1 victories. Green Bay’s defense was terrific against the Lions, holding Detroit to just 13 points. Meanwhile, the Commanders could be a bit undervalued after they made it look easy against the Giants last week. Still, they finished 20th in pass defense DVOA a season ago, and Jordan Love is healthy.
Green Bay is 4-1 against-the-spread (ATS) in its last five home games and is a 3-point favorite on Thursday night. The Packers defense held the Lions to a measly 2.1 yards per carry in Week 1. The Packers will slow down Jayden Daniels with the help of their newest addition, Micah Parsons, and get a statement win in primetime. –Tom Viera
Prediction: Packers 24, Commanders 20