Squirrel’s Nuts & Bolts: Commanders - Packers Showdown Strategy (Week 2 NFL DFS)
Week 2 of the NFL season kicks off with an NFC showdown as the Commanders visit the Packers at Lambeau Field. Green Bay enters as a 3-point home favorite with the total set at 48.5 points. Both teams are coming off Week 1 victories and carry NFC – and NFL – title aspirations.
The Commanders are led by reigning Rookie of the Year QB Jayden Daniels, who guided them to a 12-5 record and a surprising NFC Championship appearance last season. Washington made notable offseason moves, acquiring WR Deebo Samuel while trading away RB Brian Robinson. Rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt stepped into the lead role in Week 1, handling the majority of the RB carries. Green Bay added first-round rookie WR Matthew Golden in the draft but largely returns the same offense from last season - though they’ll be without WR Christian Watson, who is sidelined early in the year with a lingering knee injury.
Both teams made noise offensively in 2024, with the Commanders finishing 5th in points per game and the Packers 8th. But the defenses deserve respect too: Green Bay allowed the 8th-fewest points in the league, while Washington ranked 13th in yards allowed and opened 2025 by holding the Giants to just six points – the lowest total of any team in Week 1. For DFS single-game contests, it’s important to recognize that this game features a wide range of outcomes, with anything from a defensive grind to a full-on shootout on the table. Let’s break down this NFC showdown, spotlight the key plays, and uncover the strategies that could help you climb the leaderboards.
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