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GREEN BAY – Despite seeing deep touchdowns thrown in Kentrell Brice’s coverage area over the last two weeks, Mike McCarthy’s confidence in his starting safety has not waned.
“No, I’m all for Kentrell,” the Green Packers coach said Monday. “I think in the big picture of things you’ve got to look at his whole body of work. I really like the way he’s taken his opportunity and what he’s done with it throughout the spring and the summer. Had a fast start there.
“I mean, we had some tough moments in the game. If you look at the defense, it was a tale of two halves and some of the things, part of it is a little bit the new system and going through the tweaks of that. But nah, K.B. will bounce back and I think our defense as a whole, the performance in the second half is exactly what you’re looking for. They gave us a lot of opportunities and so we’ll grow from this experience.”
Brice has been in the vicinity of a 75-yard touchdown pass by Minnesota two weeks ago and a 46-yard touchdown pass by Washington on Sunday, and he deferred schematic questions to the coaching staff after the game.
On that play, Brice looked to be in proper position but he eventually drifted into cornerback Jaire Alexander as he attempted to track the ball.
“It’s a passing league,” fellow safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix said. “We’ve got to be able to make plays on the ball. Those guys are good, too, so it’s just about capitalizing on the plays we get a chance to make plays on. Like I said, they’re good too, so they’re going to make plays, but us DB’s, we’re hungry. We want it. We’re going to continue to challenge ourselves.”
Green Bay Packers vs. Washington: Week 3
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Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) hits quarterback Alex Smith (11) against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) enthusiastically signals first down against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) dives froward on a run against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers defensive back Tramon Williams (38) can't prevent wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) from catching a touchdown against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers defensive back Kentrell Brice (29) looks at the replay board after a Washington touchdown Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) gets sacked against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers linebacker Kyler Fackrell (51) pressures quarterback Alex Smith (11) against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy looks at the replay board against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) and defensive tackle Mike Daniels (76) try to rush quarterback Alex Smith (11) against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (30) runs against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers defensive back Davon House (31) chases quarterback Alex Smith (11) against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Washington quarterback Alex Smith (11) slides as he meets Green Bay Packers defensive back Kentrell Brice (29), cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) and defensive back Davon House (31) against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) runs after a catch against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers linebacker Antonio Morrison (44) yells at the referee after a scuffle against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers defensive back Jermaine Whitehead (35) pressures quarterback Alex Smith (11) against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) signals a first down against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers tight end Lance Kendricks (84) drops a long pass against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs after a catch against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) signals first down against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talks with defensive back Josh Norman (24) after the game against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) leaves the field after the game against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) scores a touchdown against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) waits in the tunnel with offensive tackle David Bakhtiari (69) before the game against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) walks down the tunnel before the game against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers linebacker Oren Burks (42) and linebacker Blake Martinez (50) combine to tackle running back Adrian Peterson (26) against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy looks at the replay board against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. Matthews received a roughing the passer penalty on the play. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) reacts after being penalized for roughing against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) shoves quarterback Alex Smith (11) out of bounds against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) looks downfield as offensive tackle David Bakhtiari (69) blocks against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (80) gets gang tackled after making a first down reception against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison (81) makes the catch on a long touchdown pass against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison (81) makes the catch on a long touchdown pass against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison (81) celebrates his long touchdown catch against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy protests to the officials after the Packers gave up a touchdown late in the second quarter against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) breaks into the back field against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers defensive back Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) gives up a catch over the middle to tight end Jordan Reed (86) against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) celebrates a first down run against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs the ball against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Green Bay Packers linebacker Blake Martinez (50) tries to fill a hole on running back Adrian Peterson (26) against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-W
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) catches a touchdown pass as Green Bay Packers defensive back Kentrell Brice (29) defends in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) catches a touchdown pass as Green Bay Packers defensive back Tramon Williams (38) and Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) defend in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws a touchdown pass as Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Mike Daniels (76) chases in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Washington's Jonathan Allen in the first quarter of Sunday's game at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers receiver Davante Adams looks for running room against Washington's Quinton Dunbar after making a catch in the first quarter of Sunday's game at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) jokes about the mushy field conditions with long snapper Hunter Bradley (43) and cornerback Josh Jackson (37) before the game against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) warms up before the game against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback DeShone Kizer (9) warms up before the game against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers center Corey Linsley (63) doesn't seem to be a fan of the rain before the game against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is pressured by Washington Redskins defensive end Jonathan Allen (93) during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) prepares to throw against the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) attempts a pass against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) catches a touchdown pass as Green Bay Packers defensive back Kentrell Brice (29) defends during the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) catches a touchdown pass as Green Bay Packers defensive back Tramon Williams (38) defends during the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery (88) rushes the ball against the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) rushes the ball against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) rushes the ball against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) runs for a first down against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) rolls out as Washington Redskins cornerback Fabian Moreau (31) defends during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) is forced out of bounds by Green Bay Packers defensive back Jermaine Whitehead (35) during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder (80) celebrates with fans after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) prepares to throw as Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) pressures during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (96) reacts after suffering an apparent leg injury against the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws a touchdown pass as Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Mike Daniels (76) chases in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) catches a touchdown pass as Green Bay Packers defensive back Kentrell Brice (29) defends in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) catches a touchdown pass as Green Bay Packers defensive back Kentrell Brice (29) defends in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) catches a touchdown pass as Green Bay Packers defensive back Tramon Williams (38) and Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) defend in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) catches a touchdown pass as Green Bay Packers defensive back Tramon Williams (38) and Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) defend in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) celebrates with Redskins running back Kapri Bibbs (46) after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) passes the ball as Washington Redskins linebacker Preston Smith (94) chases in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by Washington Redskins defensive end Jonathan Allen (93) in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) scores a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) tosses the ball into the stands after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) carries the ball as Washington Redskins linebacker Mason Foster (54) makes the tackle in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) carries the ball as Green Bay Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) makes the tackle in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) carries the ball past Washington Redskins linebacker Zach Brown (53) in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) passes the ball as Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Perry (53) chases in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder (80) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison (81) catches a touchdown pass against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis (85) runs with the ball as Green Bay Packers cornerback Josh Jackson (37) chases in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (30) rushes the ball against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) breaks a tackle by Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Anderson (52) during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass over Washington Redskins defensive end Jonathan Allen (93) during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery (88) runs after a catch against Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar (23) during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) rushes for a first down against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) scores a touchdown against Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar (23) during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) rushes the ball against Washington Redskins linebacker Mason Foster (54) during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) celebrates after rushing for a first down against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) reacts after being called for a personal foul against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins cheerleader on the field against the Green Bay Packers during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) scrambles against the Green Bay Packers during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) attempts a pass against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) drops back to pass against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; General view of section 404 during the Washington Redskins play against the Green Bay Packers during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers fans against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) carries the ball against the Green Bay Packers during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) carries the ball against the Green Bay Packers during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) talks with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) after their game at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talks with Washington Redskins defensive back Josh Norman (24) after their game at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins defensive end Jonathan Allen (93) gestures while leaving the field after the Redskins' game against the Green Bay Packers at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) leaves the field after the Redskins' game against the Green Bay Packers at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. Matthews received a roughing the passer penalty on the play. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. Matthews received a roughing the passer penalty on the play. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. Matthews received a roughing the passer penalty on the play. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. Matthews received a roughing the passer penalty on the play. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) reacts after sacking Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. Matthews received a roughing the passer penalty on the play. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) hugs Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) after their game at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) drops back to pass against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) drops back to pass against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) tackles Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) attempts a pass against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden looks on against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates with Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) in front of Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar (23) after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) runs with the ball past Washington Redskins defensive back Danny Johnson (41) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) carries the ball past Washington Redskins linebacker Mason Foster (54) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) is tackled by Washington Redskins linebacker Mason Foster (54) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by Washington Redskins defensive tackle Da'Ron Payne (95) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins defensive tackle Da'Ron Payne (95) celebrates with Redskins defensive back Montae Nicholson (35) after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (not pictured) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy stands on the sidelines against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) Carris the ball as Washington Redskins defensive back Josh Norman (24) defends in the second quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs with the ball as Washington Redskins linebacker Preston Smith (94) chases in the second quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) carries the ball as Washington Redskins linebacker Mason Foster (54) chases in the second quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (96) is carted off the field after injuring his left leg against the Washington Redskins I the second quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis (85) runs with the ball as Green Bay Packers defensive back Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) attempts the tackle in the second quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder (80) is tackled by Green Bay Packers defensive back Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) after catching the ball in the second quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy gestures from the sidelines against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) runs onto the field prior to the Redskins' game against the Green Bay Packers at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins defensive back D.J. Swearinger (36) runs onto the field prior to the Redskins' game against the Green Bay Packers at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins defensive back Josh Norman (24) runs onto the field prior to the Redskins' game against the Green Bay Packers at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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![Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) hits quarterback Alex Smith (11) against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin]()
1 of 136![Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) enthusiastically signals first down against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin]()
2 of 136![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) dives froward on a run against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin]()
3 of 136![Green Bay Packers defensive back Tramon Williams (38) can't prevent wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) from catching a touchdown against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin]()
4 of 136![Green Bay Packers defensive back Kentrell Brice (29) looks at the replay board after a Washington touchdown Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin]()
5 of 136![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) gets sacked against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin]()
6 of 136![Green Bay Packers linebacker Kyler Fackrell (51) pressures quarterback Alex Smith (11) against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin]()
7 of 136![Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy looks at the replay board against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin]()
8 of 136![Green Bay Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) and defensive tackle Mike Daniels (76) try to rush quarterback Alex Smith (11) against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
9 of 136![Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (30) runs against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
10 of 136![Green Bay Packers defensive back Davon House (31) chases quarterback Alex Smith (11) against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
11 of 136![Washington quarterback Alex Smith (11) slides as he meets Green Bay Packers defensive back Kentrell Brice (29), cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) and defensive back Davon House (31) against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
12 of 136![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) runs after a catch against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
13 of 136![Green Bay Packers linebacker Antonio Morrison (44) yells at the referee after a scuffle against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
14 of 136![Green Bay Packers defensive back Jermaine Whitehead (35) pressures quarterback Alex Smith (11) against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
15 of 136![Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) signals a first down against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
16 of 136![Green Bay Packers tight end Lance Kendricks (84) drops a long pass against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
17 of 136![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs after a catch against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
18 of 136![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
19 of 136![Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) signals first down against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
20 of 136![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talks with defensive back Josh Norman (24) after the game against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
21 of 136![Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) leaves the field after the game against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
22 of 136![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) scores a touchdown against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
23 of 136![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
24 of 136![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) waits in the tunnel with offensive tackle David Bakhtiari (69) before the game against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
25 of 136![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) walks down the tunnel before the game against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
26 of 136![Green Bay Packers linebacker Oren Burks (42) and linebacker Blake Martinez (50) combine to tackle running back Adrian Peterson (26) against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
27 of 136![Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy looks at the replay board against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin]()
28 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. Matthews received a roughing the passer penalty on the play. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
29 of 136![Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) reacts after being penalized for roughing against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
30 of 136![Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) shoves quarterback Alex Smith (11) out of bounds against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin]()
31 of 136![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) looks downfield as offensive tackle David Bakhtiari (69) blocks against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin]()
32 of 136![Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (80) gets gang tackled after making a first down reception against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin]()
33 of 136![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison (81) makes the catch on a long touchdown pass against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
34 of 136![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison (81) makes the catch on a long touchdown pass against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
35 of 136![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison (81) celebrates his long touchdown catch against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
36 of 136![Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy protests to the officials after the Packers gave up a touchdown late in the second quarter against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
37 of 136![Green Bay Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) breaks into the back field against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
38 of 136![Green Bay Packers defensive back Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) gives up a catch over the middle to tight end Jordan Reed (86) against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
39 of 136![Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) celebrates a first down run against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
40 of 136![Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs the ball against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
41 of 136![Green Bay Packers linebacker Blake Martinez (50) tries to fill a hole on running back Adrian Peterson (26) against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
42 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) catches a touchdown pass as Green Bay Packers defensive back Kentrell Brice (29) defends in the first quarter at FedEx Field.]()
43 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) catches a touchdown pass as Green Bay Packers defensive back Tramon Williams (38) and Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) defend in the first quarter at FedEx Field.]()
44 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws a touchdown pass as Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Mike Daniels (76) chases in the first quarter at FedEx Field.]()
45 of 136![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Washington's Jonathan Allen in the first quarter of Sunday's game at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.]()
46 of 136![Green Bay Packers receiver Davante Adams looks for running room against Washington's Quinton Dunbar after making a catch in the first quarter of Sunday's game at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.]()
47 of 136![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) jokes about the mushy field conditions with long snapper Hunter Bradley (43) and cornerback Josh Jackson (37) before the game against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
48 of 136![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) warms up before the game against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
49 of 136![Green Bay Packers quarterback DeShone Kizer (9) warms up before the game against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
50 of 136![Green Bay Packers center Corey Linsley (63) doesn't seem to be a fan of the rain before the game against Washington Sunday, September 23, 2018 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.]()
51 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is pressured by Washington Redskins defensive end Jonathan Allen (93) during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
52 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) prepares to throw against the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
53 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) attempts a pass against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
54 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) catches a touchdown pass as Green Bay Packers defensive back Kentrell Brice (29) defends during the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
55 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) catches a touchdown pass as Green Bay Packers defensive back Tramon Williams (38) defends during the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
56 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
57 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery (88) rushes the ball against the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
58 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) rushes the ball against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
59 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) rushes the ball against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
60 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) runs for a first down against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
61 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
62 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) rolls out as Washington Redskins cornerback Fabian Moreau (31) defends during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
63 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) is forced out of bounds by Green Bay Packers defensive back Jermaine Whitehead (35) during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
64 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder (80) celebrates with fans after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
65 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) prepares to throw as Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) pressures during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
66 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (96) reacts after suffering an apparent leg injury against the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
67 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
68 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws a touchdown pass as Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Mike Daniels (76) chases in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
69 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) catches a touchdown pass as Green Bay Packers defensive back Kentrell Brice (29) defends in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
70 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) catches a touchdown pass as Green Bay Packers defensive back Kentrell Brice (29) defends in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
71 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) catches a touchdown pass as Green Bay Packers defensive back Tramon Williams (38) and Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) defend in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
72 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) catches a touchdown pass as Green Bay Packers defensive back Tramon Williams (38) and Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) defend in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
73 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) celebrates with Redskins running back Kapri Bibbs (46) after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
74 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) passes the ball as Washington Redskins linebacker Preston Smith (94) chases in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
75 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by Washington Redskins defensive end Jonathan Allen (93) in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
76 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) scores a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
77 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
78 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) tosses the ball into the stands after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
79 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) carries the ball as Washington Redskins linebacker Mason Foster (54) makes the tackle in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
80 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) carries the ball as Green Bay Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) makes the tackle in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
81 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) carries the ball past Washington Redskins linebacker Zach Brown (53) in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
82 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) passes the ball as Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Perry (53) chases in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
83 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder (80) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
84 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison (81) catches a touchdown pass against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
85 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
86 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis (85) runs with the ball as Green Bay Packers cornerback Josh Jackson (37) chases in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
87 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (30) rushes the ball against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
88 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) breaks a tackle by Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Anderson (52) during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
89 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass over Washington Redskins defensive end Jonathan Allen (93) during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
90 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery (88) runs after a catch against Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar (23) during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
91 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) rushes for a first down against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
92 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) scores a touchdown against Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar (23) during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
93 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) rushes the ball against Washington Redskins linebacker Mason Foster (54) during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
94 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) celebrates after rushing for a first down against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
95 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) reacts after being called for a personal foul against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
96 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins cheerleader on the field against the Green Bay Packers during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
97 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) scrambles against the Green Bay Packers during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
98 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) attempts a pass against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
99 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) drops back to pass against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
100 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; General view of section 404 during the Washington Redskins play against the Green Bay Packers during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
101 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers fans against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
102 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) carries the ball against the Green Bay Packers during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
103 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) carries the ball against the Green Bay Packers during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
104 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) talks with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) after their game at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
105 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talks with Washington Redskins defensive back Josh Norman (24) after their game at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
106 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins defensive end Jonathan Allen (93) gestures while leaving the field after the Redskins' game against the Green Bay Packers at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
107 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) leaves the field after the Redskins' game against the Green Bay Packers at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
108 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. Matthews received a roughing the passer penalty on the play. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
109 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. Matthews received a roughing the passer penalty on the play. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
110 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. Matthews received a roughing the passer penalty on the play. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
111 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. Matthews received a roughing the passer penalty on the play. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
112 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) reacts after sacking Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. Matthews received a roughing the passer penalty on the play. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
113 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) hugs Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) after their game at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
114 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) drops back to pass against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
115 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) drops back to pass against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
116 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) tackles Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
117 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) attempts a pass against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
118 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden looks on against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports]()
119 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates with Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) in front of Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar (23) after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
120 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) runs with the ball past Washington Redskins defensive back Danny Johnson (41) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
121 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) carries the ball past Washington Redskins linebacker Mason Foster (54) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
122 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) is tackled by Washington Redskins linebacker Mason Foster (54) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
123 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by Washington Redskins defensive tackle Da'Ron Payne (95) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
124 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins defensive tackle Da'Ron Payne (95) celebrates with Redskins defensive back Montae Nicholson (35) after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (not pictured) in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
125 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy stands on the sidelines against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
126 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) Carris the ball as Washington Redskins defensive back Josh Norman (24) defends in the second quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
127 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs with the ball as Washington Redskins linebacker Preston Smith (94) chases in the second quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
128 of 136![Sep 23, 2018; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) carries the ball as Washington Redskins linebacker Mason Foster (54) chases in the second quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports]()
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Fackrell, Gilbert see more time
In the days leading up to the game Sunday, Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine acknowledged he needed to work in outside linebackers Kyler Fackrell and Reggie Gilbert to ease the burden on Clay Matthews and Nick Perry. Through the first two games, Matthews played 56 snaps and Perry 40 — or 77 percent and 55 percent of the Packers’ total defensive plays, respectively.
Against Washington, Fackrell played 23 snaps and recorded one tackle and Gilbert was on the field for 24, making two stops.
“As the game kind of progressed it really got to where we were taking either a whole set of downs or a whole series,” said Fackrell, who had seen the field for just 13 snaps over the first games. “So that helps when you’re able to kind of get into that flow rather than just either doing first and second down.”
Neither recorded a sack or hit on Washington quarterback Alex Smith, however.
“It’s definitely up to us to kind of look at our group and look at our front as a whole and what we can do a little bit better to get some more pressure,” Fackrell said.
Packers continue to talk Matthews
On Monday, McCarthy was asked if he has had any discussions with Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy about the three consecutive roughing-the-passer penalties that have been called on Clay Matthews. Murphy sits on the National Football League’s competition committee, which has enacted new use of helmet rules and emphasized others such as the “full body weight” element of landing a quarterback.
“There’s a normal process regardless of what’s going on in the league during the in-season as far as the officials and the opportunity to communicate with them,” McCarthy said. “I know Mark has had more communication the last two weeks and it’s stating the obvious, yeah, we’re all talking about it internally and going through it because at the end of the day, the league office, the officials, the players, the coaches, I mean everybody wants the same thing. So, you want some clarity and how can we communicate and maybe make it more of a clearer situation. So, but yes, Mark’s been very involved from that perspective, yes.”
More Packers-Washington coverage:
Box score | NFL scoreboard | Standings
DOUGHERTY: Packers may have lost much more than just a game
SILVERSTEIN: Packers lose their grip on offense
Matthews says NFL ‘getting soft’ after latest roughing penalty
Packers defense breaks down in first half, allowing four touchdowns
NOTES: Shaky outlook for offensive line after another round of injuries
INSIDER: Thumbs up to Kenny Clark, down to Randall Cobb
QUICK TAKES: Washington 31, Packers 17
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