The Green Bay Packers [3-3] face the Washington Commanders [2-4] on Sunday from FedEx Field. It’s a battle of struggling offensive teams as Green Bay has lost two games in a row, while the Commanders had lost four in a row before last week’s 12-7 win over the Chicago Bears.
It’s been a difficult year for Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers — by his standards. Washington is already on its second quarterback of the season as Carson Wentz will miss 4-6 weeks with a fractured finger, opening the door for Taylor Heinicke to return to the starting lineup.
Here are five stats to know ahead of the Week 7 battle between the Packers and Commanders.
Green Bay Packers place kicker Mason Crosby (2) 24-10.
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According to Pro Football Focus, the Packers rank No. 32 — dead last — in special teams. PFF gives the Packers a 45.3 grade for special teams through six weeks.
The highest-graded defenders from Week 6 💪 pic.twitter.com/JPi6W05nlG
— PFF (@PFF) October 18, 2022
Montez Sweat was the NFL’s third-ranked defender in Week 6, per PFF, with a 92.5 overall grade. In the last two games, Sweat has 12 tackles, eight quarterback hits and four sacks.
Percent of Passes Thrown Behind LOS
Aaron Rodgers 29%
Justin Fields 24%
Jimmy Garoppolo 24%
Baker Mayfield 23%
Kyler Murray 22%…I gotta say, I didn’t expect to see Mr. Rodgers in this neighborhood of QBs 😳
— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) October 19, 2022
This is surprising. And it tells you that Rodgers is working with an inexperienced group of wide receivers. Some of the other QBs on this list are either young, struggling, or typically conservative with the football.
Jonathan Allen #93 of the Washington Commanders celebrates an interception. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The Packers have forced four turnovers this season and the Commanders are right behind — last in the NFL — with only three forced turnovers. Both teams also sit at the bottom in turnover margin. Green Bay is -4 in turnover margin and Washington is -5.
Carson Wentz #11 of the Washington Commanders is sacked by Roquan Smith #58. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The Commanders are tied with the Chicago Bears with 23 sacks allowed through six weeks. The Packers have allowed 15 sacks and struggled against the Jets last week. Washington hopes Taylor Heinicke’s mobility can help bring this number…
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