Commanders and Packers Announce Key Inactives for Week 2 Clash
As football fans settle in for Thursday Night Football, the Washington Commanders and the Green Bay Packers are both heading into their Week 2 matchup with undefeated records, 1-0 apiece. The setting couldn’t be more fitting—Lambeau Field, under the primetime lights, with two hungry teams looking to carry momentum into the heart of September. But before kickoff, the list of inactive players has been confirmed, and it could shape how this game plays out.
For Washington, several names stood out on the inactive list. Punter Mitch Wishnowsky won’t be suiting up, and quarterback Josh Johnson has been designated as the emergency third QB. That means barring multiple injuries at the position, he won’t see the field. Running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. is also out, which trims depth in the backfield. Defensively, linebackers Ale Kaho and Kain Medrano won’t be available, and on the offensive line, both Trent Scott and George Fant have been ruled out. Losing depth at offensive tackle is always something to watch, especially in a road environment where crowd noise can magnify protection issues.
Also Read:On the Packers’ side, the inactives list tells its own story. Defensive lineman Brenton Cox won’t be available, and in the secondary, cornerback Bo Melton and safety Zayne Anderson are sidelined. That leaves Green Bay a bit thinner in coverage options, something Washington’s passing attack might try to exploit. Offensively, the Packers are missing linemen Zach Tom and Aaron Banks, which could force reshuffling up front. Tight end Ben Sims also won’t be playing, and defensive lineman Warren Brinson is out as well, taking another rotational body away from Green Bay’s defensive front.
What makes this game even more intriguing is that both teams are coming off strong Week 1 wins and want to prove that those performances weren’t just opening-day flashes. Washington is traveling for their first road test of the year, while Green Bay is trying to defend its home turf in front of one of the loudest fan bases in football. With primetime energy in the air, every inactive matters, especially when it affects depth in the trenches or key rotational players.
In the end, Thursday night’s contest is about more than just the starters—it’s about which team can overcome these roster challenges and lean on the players who are available. For the Commanders, protection and depth at tackle will be under the spotlight. For the Packers, it’s their ability to manage without some key offensive linemen and secondary support.
So as the lights shine down on Lambeau and kickoff approaches, both Washington and Green Bay know the margin for error is small. Fans should expect a competitive battle, but also keep an eye on how these missing names might quietly tilt the game’s momentum.
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