Final2022 Week 7

Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD

Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders, Week 7 2022

Green Bay Packers

Away

21

Washington Commanders

HomeWon

23

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Packers770721
Commanders3710323

GB 21WAS 23 Final

  • Passing leader

    Taylor Heinicke

    WAS · QB

    15.4PPR pts

    20/33, 201 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Aaron Jones Sr.

    GB · RB

    28.6PPR pts

    8 ATT, 23 YDS, 9 REC, 53 REC YDS, 2 REC TD

  • Packers leader

    Aaron Rodgers

    GB · QB

    15.8PPR pts

    23/35, 194 YDS, 2 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    De'Vondre Campbell

    GB

    1 INT, 1 TD, 12 TKL

Commanders 23, Packers 21: Washington rallies from 4 down at halftime

Washington erased a 14–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Green Bay 13–7 after the break to win 23–21. The Commanders finished with a 364–232 edge in total offense and averaged 5.1 yards per play.

The Packers went 0-for-6 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Commanders kept the ball for 37:07.

Key advantages

  • +0.2 yards/play WAS 5.1 · GB 4.9
  • +132 total yards WAS 364 · GB 232
  • +44% third-down rate WAS 44% · GB 0%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Commanders Won

Washington won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Packers vs Commanders
PackersStatCommanders
4.9Yards per play5.1
232Total yards364
0%Third-down conversion44%
Other team stats
47Plays72
1Turnovers1
22:53Time of possession37:07

Scoring Summary

The Commanders scored two touchdowns and three field goals; the Packers scored three touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Packers vs Commanders
TimeTeamPlayGBWAS
1st quarter
6:38GBAaron Rodgers → Aaron Jones, 4-yard TD Takes leadMason Crosby XP70
2:04WASJoey Slye 22-yard FG73
2nd quarter
13:29GBDe'Vondre Campbell 63-yard interception return TD Extends leadMason Crosby XP143
7:21WASTaylor Heinicke → Antonio Gibson, 9-yard TDJoey Slye XP1410
3rd quarter
11:49WASTaylor Heinicke → Terry McLaurin, 37-yard TD Takes leadJoey Slye XP1417
0:08WASJoey Slye 31-yard FG Extends lead1420
4th quarter
6:40WASJoey Slye 19-yard FG Extends lead1423
3:26GBAaron Rodgers → Aaron Jones, 21-yard TDMason Crosby XP2123

Fantasy Points: Packers vs Commanders, Week 7 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Aaron JonesGBRB28.6 PTSRB4
  2. Terry McLaurinWASWR18.3 PTSWR11
  3. Antonio GibsonWASRB16.7 PTSRB16
  4. Aaron RodgersGBQB15.8 PTSQB12

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Taylor HeinickeWASQB15.4QB1320/332012124085.5
Aaron RodgersGBQB15.8QB1223/3519420———99.0Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Aaron JonesGBRB28.6RB4RB8230109532
Terry McLaurinWASWR18.3WR11WR———85731Start/Sit →
Antonio GibsonWASRB16.7RB16RB1059043181
Curtis SamuelWASWR12.9WR25WR526085530
Allen LazardGBWR11.5WR32WR———76550
Brian RobinsonWASRB10.6RB29RB2073022130
Robert TonyanGBTE6.2TE20TE———43320Start/Sit →
Armani RogersWASTE5.8TE24TE———33280
Sammy WatkinsGBWR5.6WR66WR———42360
Cam SimsWASWR2.2WR81WR———21120
AJ DillonGBRB1.5RB58RB4150————Start/Sit →
Amari RodgersGBWR1.4WR91WR———32140
Dax MilneWASWR1.4WR93WR———1140
Samori ToureGBWR1.4WR94WR———1140
J.D. McKissicWASRB0.4RB64RB1402000
Romeo DoubsGBWR0.0—WR———4000Start/Sit →
Cole TurnerWASTE0.0—TE———2000

Fantasy Usage

Green Bay Packers

Snap Share

  1. Romeo DoubsWR48 snaps89%
  2. Aaron JonesRB40 snaps74%
  3. Allen LazardWR32 snaps59%
  4. Robert TonyanTE30 snaps56%
  5. Sammy WatkinsWR28 snaps52%

Target Share33 targets

  1. Aaron Jones30%, 10 targets
  2. Allen Lazard21%, 7 targets
  3. Sammy Watkins12%, 4 targets
  4. Robert Tonyan12%, 4 targets
  5. Romeo Doubs12%, 4 targets
  6. Other12%, 4 targets

Carry Share12 carries

  1. Aaron Jones67%, 8 carries
  2. AJ Dillon33%, 4 carries

Washington Commanders

Snap Share

  1. Terry McLaurinWR70 snaps95%
  2. Curtis SamuelWR57 snaps77%
  3. Cam SimsWR49 snaps66%
  4. Armani RogersTE38 snaps51%
  5. Brian RobinsonRB35 snaps47%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Curtis Samuel25%, 8 targets
  2. Terry McLaurin25%, 8 targets
  3. Antonio Gibson13%, 4 targets
  4. Armani Rogers9%, 3 targets
  5. J.D. McKissic6%, 2 targets
  6. Other22%, 7 targets

Carry Share38 carries

  1. Brian Robinson53%, 20 carries
  2. Antonio Gibson26%, 10 carries
  3. Curtis Samuel13%, 5 carries
  4. Taylor Heinicke5%, 2 carries
  5. J.D. McKissic3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Terry McLaurinWASWR7095%825%0
Romeo DoubsGBWR4889%412%0
Curtis SamuelWASWR5777%825%5
Aaron JonesGBRB4074%1030%8
Cam SimsWASWR4966%26%0
Allen LazardGBWR3259%721%0
Robert TonyanGBTE3056%412%0
Sammy WatkinsGBWR2852%412%0
Armani RogersWASTE3851%39%0
Brian RobinsonWASRB3547%26%20
Marcedes LewisGBTE2343%00%0
Antonio GibsonWASRB2939%413%10
Cole TurnerWASTE2736%26%0
Samori ToureGBWR1935%13%0
Dax MilneWASWR2635%13%0
John BatesWASTE2331%00%0
AJ DillonGBRB1630%00%4
Amari RodgersGBWR1630%39%0
Tyler DavisGBTE1120%00%0
J.D. McKissicWASRB1216%26%1
Josiah DeguaraGBTE713%00%0
Kyric McGowanWASWR11%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+6.8Aaron Jones Sr.28.6 PTS vs 21.8 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.7Romeo Doubs0.0 PTS vs 6.7 xFP
  • Highest expected volume21.8 xFPAaron Jones Sr.28.6 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Aaron Jones Sr.GB · RB28.621.8+6.874%67% car—0867%1030%
Curtis SamuelWAS · WR12.916.5−3.677%25% tgt—0513%825%
Brian Robinson Jr.WAS · RB10.616.2−5.647%53% car—02053%26%
Taylor HeinickeWAS · QB15.415.3+0.1100%33 att—3325%00%
Aaron RodgersGB · QB15.814.8+1.0100%35 att—3500%00%
Terry McLaurinWAS · WR18.313.3+5.095%25% tgt—000%825%
Antonio GibsonWAS · RB16.713.1+3.639%26% car—01026%413%
Allen LazardGB · WR11.511.7−0.259%21% tgt—000%721%
Robert TonyanGB · TE6.26.7−0.556%12% tgt—000%412%
Romeo DoubsGB · WR0.06.7−6.789%12% tgt—000%412%
Sammy WatkinsGB · WR5.66.7−1.152%12% tgt—000%412%
Amari RodgersGB · WR1.45.0−3.630%9% tgt—000%39%
Armani RogersWAS · TE5.85.0+0.851%9% tgt—000%39%
J.D. McKissicWAS · RB0.44.0−3.616%6% tgt—013%26%
Cam SimsWAS · WR2.23.3−1.166%6% tgt—000%26%
Cole TurnerWAS · TE0.03.3−3.336%6% tgt—000%26%
AJ DillonGB · RB1.52.6−1.130%33% car—0433%00%
Dax MilneWAS · WR1.41.7−0.335%3% tgt—000%13%
Samori ToureGB · WR1.41.7−0.335%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Packers 33 targets and 12 carries; Commanders 32 targets and 38 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Aaron Rodgers

GB · QB · 15.8 pts on 14.8 expected

23 of 35 passing for 194 yards, 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Aaron Rodgers →

Taylor Heinicke

WAS · QB · 15.4 pts on 15.3 expected

20 of 33 passing for 201 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 2 carries for 4 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.3 expected.

Aaron Jones Sr. Ran hot

GB · RB · 28.6 pts on 21.8 expected

10 targets (30% of the team's), 9 catches for 53 yards and 2 touchdowns; 8 carries (67% of the team's) for 23 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 21.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Allen Lazard

GB · WR · 11.5 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (21% of the team's), 6 catches for 55 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.7 expected.

Curtis Samuel

WAS · WR · 12.9 pts on 16.5 expected

8 targets (25% of the team's), 5 catches for 53 yards; 5 carries (13% of the team's) for 26 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.5 expected.

Brian Robinson Jr. Unlucky

WAS · RB · 10.6 pts on 16.2 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 13 yards; 20 carries (53% of the team's) for 73 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Trend: Season high in carries (20).

Terry McLaurin Ran hot

WAS · WR · 18.3 pts on 13.3 expected

8 targets (25% of the team's), 5 catches for 73 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Terry McLaurin →

Romeo Doubs Unlucky

GB · WR · 0.0 pts on 6.7 expected

4 targets (12% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 6.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Romeo Doubs →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Green Bay Packers

  • Stock up: Amari Rodgers played 30% of the snaps, up from a 10% season average.
  • Stock down: Allen Lazard played 59% of the snaps, down from a 92% season average.
  • Stock down: AJ Dillon played 30% of the snaps, down from a 50% season average.

Washington Commanders

  • Stock up: Brian Robinson Jr. led the backfield with 47% of the snaps after trailing J.D. McKissic before this game.
  • Stock up: Armani Rogers played 51% of the snaps, up from a 13% season average.
  • Stock up: Cam Sims played 66% of the snaps, up from a 28% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Packers defense and Commanders defense
Points allowed toPackers DCommanders D
QBs15.016.6
RBs23.717.2
WRs30.532.1
TEs9.89.1

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Washington opened at 38% win probability, fell as low as 10%, then rallied to win.

Commanders win probability

Commanders win probability by game minuteCommanders started at 38%, stood at 27% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −19Rodgers → Jones, 4-yd TD39% → 20%Q1 6:38
  2. −16Campbell 63-yd pick-six27% → 11%Q2 13:29
  3. +17Heinicke → Gibson, 9-yd TD10% → 27%Q2 7:21
  4. +29Heinicke → McLaurin, 37-yd TD26% → 55%Q3 11:49
  5. −29Rodgers → Jones, 21-yd TD>99% → 71%Q4 3:26

Swing in Commanders win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Packers vs Commanders
Green Bay PackersMeasureWashington Commanders
47Plays72
74%Pass rate47%
5.5Yds / dropback5.8
3.2Yds / carry4.4
0/6Third downs7/16

Efficiency edge Washington ran 25 more plays and gained 1.2 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • GB Jones 30% · Lazard 21% · Tonyan 12%
  • WAS Samuel 25% · McLaurin 25% · Gibson 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Packers vs Commanders
ResultGBWAS
Touchdowns22
Field goals03
Punts54
Turnovers01
Turnovers on downs10
Missed field goals01

GB turnover edge: +1

  • The Packers opened the scoring on their second possession, a 7-play, 42-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Commanders drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to nine minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
GBQ1 15:005172:54Punt
WASQ1 12:06301:06Punt
GBQ1 11:007424:22Touchdown
WASQ1 6:38371:43Punt
WASQ1 4:556142:51Field goal
GBQ1 2:04341:40Punt
WASQ1 0:245231:55Interception
WASQ2 13:2912836:08Touchdown
GBQ2 7:213-151:31Punt
WASQ2 5:506143:02Missed FG
GBQ2 2:485-21:25Punt
WASQ2 1:23300:38Punt
GBQ2 0:45150:45End of half
WASQ3 15:005743:11Touchdown
GBQ3 11:495222:53Punt
WASQ3 8:5616728:48Field goal
GBQ3 0:087383:46Downs
WASQ4 11:229614:42Field goal
GBQ4 6:408753:14Touchdown
WASQ4 3:268333:03Punt
GBQ4 0:233610:23End of game
About these numbers

The Packers' interception touchdown is counted as a Commanders interception, not as a Packers possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Packers vs Commanders Head-to-Head

The Packers and Commanders first met in 1932 and have played 41 times since.

All-time series
23–17–1Packers lead, 41 meetings since 1932
Postseason
2–1Packers won in 1936 and 2015; Commanders won in 1972
Largest Packers win
37–02001
Largest Commanders win
30–01949

Since 2021

2–1 Packers lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. P = Packers win, C = Commanders win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Packers vs Commanders
PackersStatCommanders
8-9Record8-8-1
21.8Points per game18.9
337.9Yards per game330.3
5.5Yards per play4.9
21.8Points allowed per game20.2
336.5Yards allowed per game304.6

Packers vs Commanders Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
GB −4Packers failed to cover by 6
Total
41.5Over: 44 points scored (by 2.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Packers22.821−1.8
Commanders18.823+4.3

The Commanders beat their implied total and the Packers fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Packers 1–1 ATS, overs and unders 1–1.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Green Bay Packers

Against the spread
2–5
Over/under
3–4
ATS as favorite
1–4
ATS as underdog
1–1
ATS on the road
1–2

Washington Commanders

Against the spread
3–4
Over/under
3–4
ATS as favorite
2–2
ATS as underdog
1–2
ATS at home
2–2

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Packers and Commanders in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Packer or a Commander, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Packers vs Commanders Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Packers vs Commanders Week 7 game?

The Washington Commanders beat the Green Bay Packers 23–21 in Week 7 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD, on October 23, 2022. See the Commanders' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Packers vs Commanders?

The final score was Commanders 23, Packers 21. The Packers led 14–10 at halftime, and the second half went Packers 7, Commanders 13.

What happened in the Packers vs Commanders game?

Washington erased a 14–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Green Bay 13–7 after the break to win 23–21. The Commanders finished with a 364–232 edge in total offense and averaged 5.1 yards per play. Aaron Jones led all players with 9 catches for 53 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 8 carries for 23 rushing yards.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Packers vs Commanders?

Aaron Jones led the game with 28.6 PPR fantasy points, the RB4 of Week 7, on 9 catches for 53 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 8 carries for 23 rushing yards. Terry McLaurin was next with 18.3 (WR11). See Aaron Jones's 2022 game log.

Who led Packers vs Commanders in passing, rushing and receiving?

Taylor Heinicke (WAS) led all passers with 20 of 33 for 201 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception. Brian Robinson (WAS) led in rushing with 20 carries for 73 yards. Terry McLaurin (WAS) led in receiving with 5 catches for 73 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Aaron Jones score against the Commanders?

Aaron Jones scored 28.6 points in PPR leagues, 24.1 in half-PPR and 19.6 in standard scoring against the Commanders in Week 7 of the 2022 season, on 9 catches for 53 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 8 carries for 23 rushing yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Packers vs Commanders?

Aaron Jones Sr. outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 28.6 PPR points on 21.8 xFP (+6.8). Romeo Doubs fell furthest short, with 0.0 points on 6.7 xFP (−6.7). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Packers vs Commanders?

Aaron Jones Sr. had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 21.8 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 28.6. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Commanders come back to beat the Packers?

The Commanders' chances of winning fell as low as 10% in the first half. Taylor Heinicke's 37-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin in the third quarter was the biggest swing of the game. They finished the comeback with a 23–21 win.

What is the all-time Packers vs Commanders record?

The Packers lead the all-time series 23–17–1 across 41 meetings since 1932, including a 2–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Packers and Commanders last play before this game?

Before Week 7 of 2022, they last met in the 2021 season on October 24, 2021, when the Packers beat the Commanders 24–10.

Have the Packers and Commanders met in the playoffs?

Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 2015 playoffs. The Packers are 2–1 against the Commanders in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Packers vs Commanders?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Packers −4, making the Green Bay Packers 4-point favorites, with a closing total of 41.5. That implied about 22.8 points for the Packers and 18.8 for the Commanders.

Did Packers vs Commanders go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 41.5, and the teams combined for 44 points, 2.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Packers vs Commanders?

The Commanders covered as 4-point underdogs against the closing line of Packers −4. The final margin was 2 points.