The Washington Commanders played a Week 2 primetime game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday night that they'd like to forget. The 27-18 final score doesn't look bad on paper, but the offense scored just two touchdowns that didn't come until the fourth quarter. The Commanders were also held to an average of just 3.5 yards per play and allowed four sacks.

Injuries are the biggest detriment to the Commanders heading into Week 3 against the Raiders. Six players left Green Bay with injuries of varying severity; defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. (quad) and running back Austin Ekeler (Achilles) are out for the season, cornerback Jonathan Jones was put on Injured Reserve Wednesday with a hamstring injury, wide receiver Noah Brown and tight end John Bates are week-to-week with groin injuries, and quarterback Jayden Daniels is day-to-day with a knee injury.

Each of those players brings a different, unique skill set that cannot be replaced, although Bates' absence is arguably the toughest this week with Raiders' defensive end Maxx Crosby on the pass rush. Bates' value to the Commanders comes from his blocking ability, and his presence has been helpful to rookie right tackle Josh Conerly. The first-round pick allowed nine pressures on 69 snaps against Packers' defensive end Micah Parsons when Bates left Thursday's game with a groin injury.

Crosby (12) has a higher pass rush win rate than Parsons (9) on ESPN’s pass rush win rate chart. However, the Raiders are tied for 20th in PFF’s pass rushing grade as a team compared to both the New York Giants and Packers, who are ranked in the top 10. Therefore, if the offensive scheme is manipulated -- whether by another blocking tight end to aid Conerly or by another type of double-team -- to contain Crosby, the Commanders should be able to adequately control the other pieces.

If Daniels can't go Sunday, the Commanders will turn to veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota. The 11-year veteran stepped in for Daniels after he suffered a rib injury against the Carolina Panthers in Week 7 of the 2024 season. In that 40-7 win, Mariota showed poise in the pocket with a 78.26 completion percentage for 205 yards and two touchdowns.

Raiders quarterback Geno Smith had a tough Week 2 showing, finishing with a 55.8 completion percentage and three interceptions against the Los Angeles Chargers. Smith's ball placement was suspect throughout the game, finishing 0-for-11 on pass attempts of 10-plus air yards. His four total interceptions over two weeks of regular-season play are currently the NFL's worst, although his receivers haven't been helping the veteran much.

As the Commanders get ready to host the Raiders at Northwest Stadium, let's take a look and see how the rest of the NFL East has fared through two weeks.

Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) vs. Los Angeles Rams (2-0):

The Eagles remain undefeated through the first two weeks of the season, bringing its win streak to eight. Despite quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley both having limited production against the Chiefs' defense, they were still able to beat the Chiefs, 20-17.

Although the Rams have the fourth-best defense in the NFL through Week 2, they rank No. 17 against the rush. In their 33-19 win over the Tennessee Titans, the Rams allowed 109 rushing yards. Running back Tony Pollard was the Titan's leading rusher, taking 92 yards over 20 carries (4.6 yards on average) from the Rams.

The Rams' pass defense could be the difference for them against the Eagles. Against the Chiefs, Philadelphia's top receiver was DeVonta Smith, who had just four receptions for 53 yards. Wide receiver A.J. Brown was limited for the second week in a row finishing with five receptions for 27 yards. The Rams rank fourth in pass defense allowing an average of 147 pass yards per game, which doesn't bode well for the Eagles considering the Chiefs' No. 15 pass defense were able to limit them to 94 passing yards.

The detriment to Stafford and Los Angeles' offense is the offensive line. The team opted to invest heavily in their protection, although Stafford has already been sacked four times and has a pressure rate of 19.7% through the first two weeks. Injuries are a large component to the collapse with Kevin Dotson, Alaric Jackson and Rob Havenstein already sidelined with ailments. Injured or not, the offensive line will have to provide an answer for the Eagles' pass rush led by standout defensive tackle Jalen Carter.

Dallas Cowboys (1-1) vs. Chicago Bears (0-2):

The Bears are still looking for their first win after dropping their second-straight divisional game to the Detroit Lions, 52-21, in somewhat of a homecoming for head coach Ben Johnson. The Lions' former offensive coordinator hasn't been able to crack the code on getting his team rolling.

A highlight on offense was wide receiver Rome Odunze, who hauled in seven catches for 128 yards and two touchdowns. Odunze also had the Bears' longest play from scrimmage of the game with a 37-yard reception in the fourth quarter. Since the Cowboys traded Parsons, their defense hasn't been nearly as productive; they gave up 506 total yards against the New York Giants, 422 of those yards in the air.

Chicago's only issue with attacking Dallas pass defense is their protection for quarterback Caleb Williams. The revamped offensive line hasn't shaped up as well as the Bears had hoped, allowing four quarterback hits and four sacks in the loss and is on pace to allow 51 sacks by the end of the season. Johnson will have to dial up the run game or figure out a way to create consistent protection for Williams if he hopes to have a successful first season in Chicago.

The Cowboys' not-so-secret weapon is kicker Brandon Aubrey, who is 6-for-6 on the season and has a 90.1 field goal percentage. Aubrey knocked in a 64-yarder to send the game to overtime, although with the distance he got it looked like he could have made it from 70 yards if he had needed to. Aubrey's range makes Dallas dangerous in close games, and he proved it on Sunday.

New York Giants (0-2) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (0-2):

It's the first time in Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes professional career that he's lost three consecutive games (including the Super Bowl LIX loss to the Eagles), and only the fourth time he's lost back-to-back games in his career. Both teams Week 2 bouts came down to game-sealing interceptions despite the scores being close.

With wide receivers Rashee Rice (suspension) and Xavier Worthy (shoulder) out, Mahomes struggled to find open pass catchers, putting up just 187 yards and a touchdown with a 55.2% pass completion. The Eagles defense is among the best in the league, with Fox Sports ranking them No. 9 overall and No. 8 against the pass. Facing the Giants' defense, however, is a different story.

New York's defense is ranked last overall in the league (No. 32 and No. 29 in rush defense and pass defense, respectively) through the first two weeks of the season. The Giants gave up the lead three times in the fourth quarter against the Cowboys, which can't happen if they want to beat the Chiefs. They might be struggling in the air, but the Chiefs have a strong run game behind Isaiah Pacheco.

Giants' starting quarterback Russell Wilson went 30-for-41 with 450 yards for three touchdowns and one costly interception. Wilson's passing yards are the second-highest in his career and tied for fourth in Giants’ franchise history. His top receiving threat was Malik Nabers, who finished the game with 167 yards and two touchdowns on nine receptions. Nabers' longest connection with Wilson was a 48-yard bomb to the end zone, which he caught despite a defender's hand covering his eyes.