"Both teams were coming off strong outings in their respective Week 1 wins. However, Green Bay outclassed the Commanders on Thursday Night Football. Despite the score being 27-18, the game never felt particularly close. Late in the fourth quarter of their loss to the Packers, Commander RB Austin Ekeler suffered an unfortunate injury. NFL insiders announced that Ekeler tore his Achilles against the Commanders. A massive blow to Washington's RB rotation."
"Ahead of the 2024 season, the Commanders signed RB Austin Ekeler to a two-year, $8.43 million contract. Last season, he played in 12 games and made six starts for Washington. He missed four straight games near the end of the 2024 but was able to return for Washington's postseason run. Weeks before the 2025 season, the Commanders traded starting RB Brian Robinson Jr. to the 49ers. That means Ekeler would be seeing an increased workload."
Green Bay dominated Washington 27-18 on Thursday Night Football, with the game never feeling close despite the final score. Late in the fourth quarter, Commander RB Austin Ekeler suffered a non-contact injury and is believed to have torn his Achilles, with imaging scheduled for confirmation. Ekeler had signed a two-year, $8.43 million deal before 2024, played 12 games last season, and returned for the postseason after missing several games. Washington traded starting RB Brian Robinson Jr. to the 49ers before 2025, and the roster includes seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt as a potential backfield option.
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