"The Washington Commanders got their season off on the best possible footing with a comfortable success over the lowly New York Giants on home soil. However, their upcoming test in Week 2 represents something different entirely. Head coach Dan Quinn is navigating a short week before the Commanders travel to Lambeau Field for a Thursday Night Football showdown with the Green Bay Packers."
"This is an early battle between two clubs that harbor ambitions to go deep into the playoffs, so it could tell us plenty about Washington's capabilities to match its extraordinary efforts from the previous campaign. Diminished preparation time is just one of several stumbling blocks for the Commanders to overcome. There is enough experience on the coaching staff and across the playing personnel to keep complications to a minimum."
"Not many had Jacory Croskey-Merriitt being Pro Football Focus' highest-graded running back league-wide (rushing) on their bingo cards in Week 1. The hype around him far exceeded a typical seventh-round rookie over the summer. This reached another level entirely after a sensational showing against the New York Giants. Croskey-Merritt didn't start. He watched Austin Ekeler and picked up the pace of the game from the sidelines early on. When offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury called his number, he was more than prepared."
Washington opened the season with a comfortable home win over the New York Giants but faces a tougher Week 2 challenge at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers on a short week. Head coach Dan Quinn must manage limited preparation time while leveraging experienced coaches and players to minimize complications. The Packers’ dominant win over Detroit signaled strength and raised the stakes. The Commanders need a concise game plan and flawless execution. Winning five identified nightmare matchups will be essential for an upset on Thursday Night Football. Rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt emerged as a dynamic rushing threat after a sensational Week 1 performance.
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