![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]()
129 of 136![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]()
130 of 136![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]()
131 of 136![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]()
132 of 136![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]()
133 of 136![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]()
134 of 136![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]()
135 of 136![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]()
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LANDOVER, Md. - This was more than just an early-season L on the Green Bay Packers’ record.
They played poorly, no question, in their 31-17 loss to Washington. But that happens to pretty much every team during the long NFL season. Three weeks into this NFL season, only three teams (the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams and Miami Dolphins) are 3-0.
But a team that had been remarkably healthy since training camp — yes, Aaron Rodgers is hurt, but least he can play — finally sustained some hits that will leave a mark.
The Packers have plenty of players on the roster they can be fine playing without. But the injuries to Muhammad Wilkerson (ankle) and Bryan Bulaga (back) are the kind of losses that can erode their team.
It’s probably safe to assume Wilkerson’s season is finished. He had to leave FedEx Field on a cart and reportedly was taken to the hospital during the game.
That’s going to cost a defense that’s short on difference makers. Not that Wilkerson had dominated, but one thing new coordinator Mike Pettine had going for him was a trio of quality defensive linemen (Wilkerson, Mike Daniels and Kenny Clark) who formed the core of strong run defense the Packers will need over the long haul of the season. When Pettine needed to stop the run, he could put all three on the field and have a pretty good chance of getting that done. But now Wilkerson is gone.
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“Those guys were playing well, playing the run well,” cornerback Tramon Williams said. “… The next guy has to step up. It’s really as simple as that.”
Then there’s Bulaga. He left the game late in the second quarter and never returned. And if we learned anything from training camp, it’s that the Packers can’t afford to lose either of their starting tackles for a long stretch, or worse yet, the season.
Jason Spriggs replaced Bulaga on Sunday and couldn’t get it done. He gave up three bad pressures on the first 11 plays of the second half, and a few snaps later had a false start penalty. Especially with a hobbled Rodgers, that’s a big problem. Any game Bulaga misses, coach Mike McCarthy’s offensive plans have to change, and not for the better.
The thing is, the Packers don’t have any good options to replace either tackle. They could move Justin McCray from right guard to Bulaga’s spot, but McCray is much better inside, and regardless, he got hurt Sunday (shoulder) and could be out for a while, too.
The other options are undrafted rookie Alex Light, a left tackle who played little if any right tackle in camp, and veteran Byron Bell, who like McCray should be a guard.
There was no report after the game on the severity of Bulaga’s injury, but if it sidelines him for more than a week or two, the Packers have a real problem. Rodgers doesn’t have the mobility to protect himself with his feet, and defenses will sense blood in the water if Bulaga’s not on the field. Rodgers and McCarthy can’t be real excited about the possibility of playing without their right tackle for even a game or two, though there’s nothing they can say that might help.
“Obviously, we’ll see how (Bulaga and McCray) feel this week,” Rodgers said. “If they can’t go, Byron (Bell) has got to step in, Jason (Spriggs)’s got to step in or Lucas (Patrick) could step in (at guard), and we’ve got to keep rolling. There’s no delays.”
The Packers can’t pin this loss on losing Wilkerson and Bulaga, though. They fell behind Washington while both were still on the field, and it was others’ miscues that cost this game. With a steady rain falling most of the day, Washington didn’t have any problems catching or hanging onto the football but the Packers sure did. Randall Cobb (a fourth-down drop and a lost fumble in the fourth quarter) and Lance Kendricks (drop on a wide-open bomb) had huge mishandles that crashed a Packers fourth-quarter comeback.
And Pettine’s defense put Rodgers in a big hole by giving up 28 points in the first half with the kind of coverage errors that got Dom Capers fired last year.
About the only things the Packers can feel OK about coming out of this one is that Rodgers survived another week playing on his injured knee, and their main rival in the NFC North, the Minnesota Vikings, were blown out at home (27-7) by Buffalo, of all teams.
Rodgers said his knee felt no better this week than last, and it was painful watching him trying to elude pass rushers while dragging his leg. But at least he can play. This probably is the way it will be for a couple months.
“I hope (it’s better in a month or two),” Rodgers said. “I really do. It can be painful at times moving around, especially lateral movement, but I’m going to be out there if I’m up to it and try to get this thing back turned the right direction with a win next week.”
If the Packers learned anything from this one, it’s that Aaron Jones needs to get the ball more and earlier. He rushed for 42 yards on six carries in his first game after missing the first two weeks of the season because of a drug suspension.
There isn’t too much more to conclude from the Packers’ 1-1-1 start. They’re in the same boat as most of the league, and the games that will define their season haven’t yet been played.
But chances are, they’re going to miss Muhammad Wilkerson, and they have to be hoping that Bryan Bulaga isn’t out long.
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