Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders
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The Packers possessed a clear edge over the two-time defending NFC North champs in every phase of the game on Sunday
Both Tom and Banks were injured during the second half of the Packers' win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday and did not return. Tom fell hard to the ground during a negated interception return, while Banks appeared to get rolled up on from behind to end a run play.
The Green Bay Packers delivered an exceptional defensive performance in a 27-13 victory over the Detroit Lions.
The Green Bay Packers made quite a Week 1 impression — at least with the wise guys in Las Vegas. Green Bay, which rolled past Detroit, 27-13, in its season-opener is now the favorite to win the NFC North.
Both right tackle Zach Tom (oblique) and left guard Aaron Banks (ankle) left Sunday's game in the second half with injuries, replaced by newcomer Darian Kinnard and 2024 first-round pick/versatile sub Jordan Morgan, respectively. Rookie Anthony Belton also came in at right tackle for the final series.
The Detroit Lions fell in their season opener, as the Green Bay Packers held serve for most of the afternoon in a 27-13 win. Here is a breakdown of the Lions' snap counts in Sunday's game, as well as analysis on what this can mean for the team moving forward.
Jaire Alexander's first game with his new team, the Baltimore Ravens, got off to a bad start after he was part of a wild Buffalo Bills comeback.