Micah Parsons-boosted Packers tackle fellow 1-0 Commanders

The Inexperienced Bay Packers and star rusher Micah Parsons shall be trying to construct on a powerful defensive displaying of their opener once they host the Washington Commanders on Thursday night time.

Inexperienced Bay opened with a dominating 27-13 victory over division rival Detroit, the defending NFL North champion, in Parsons’ Lambeau Subject debut on Sunday.

Washington’s protection was equally spectacular, retaining the New York Giants out of the tip 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 sector. 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. “Whenever 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 tip 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 method that they play and so they actually keep true to that,” Quinn mentioned. “The proof is within the outcomes of what they’ve finished within the run recreation.”

The Packers held walkthroughs Monday and Tuesday, which is completely different than a standard week, as a result of head coach Matt LaFleur needed to feed them Commanders intelligence as early as attainable. 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 way in which as much as recreation time to see the place they’re at,” LaFleur mentioned Tuesday. “Definitely two guys who’ve plenty of expertise, so I am not as involved about them (lacking follow reps). Yeah, we’re strolling via, however there isn’t any dwell reps this week.”

Washington’s protection, shredded in a 55-23 loss to Philadelphia within the NFC title recreation 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 occasions for 82 yards, together with a rating, as Washington ran for 220 yards and averaged 6.9 yards per carry.

“We have a hell of a problem this week towards, for my part, one of many high offenses within the recreation,” LaFleur mentioned. “They have a ton of weapons … there’s nothing (Daniels) cannot do.”

Daniels was listed on the damage report Monday with a proper wrist damage, however Quinn mentioned it was extra of a formality.

“Now we have no degree (of concern), we’re simply attempting to maintain it, insurance policies and transparency, as clear as we will,” Quinn mentioned, “However, we’ve got zero issues.”

Punter Tress Approach didn’t take part in Monday’s walkthrough and was a restricted participant on Tuesday after struggling a again damage within the opener.

“He is bettering and we’ll get some kicks in tomorrow after which get him able to play,” Quinn mentioned.

–Subject Degree Media