How to watch Packers vs. Commanders tonight
The NFL’s streaming-only spotlight returns to Lambeau Field as the Green Bay Packers host the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football. If you’re asking where to find the Packers vs Commanders game, here’s the short answer: it’s exclusive to Amazon Prime Video nationwide, with a local TV simulcast in Green Bay.
Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The broadcast team is Al Michaels on play-by-play with Kirk Herbstreit providing analysis.
TV and streaming setup: Prime Video holds the national rights for Thursday Night Football, so there’s no traditional cable channel. To watch, you’ll need an Amazon Prime membership or a standalone Prime Video subscription. You can stream on most smart TVs, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, game consoles, phones, tablets, or through a web browser.
Local TV: As with all TNF games, a local over-the-air simulcast is available in each participating team’s home market. In Green Bay, the game airs on WGBA-TV. Fans in the Washington, D.C., market should check local listings for the designated simulcast station.
How to find the game on Prime Video:
- Open the Prime Video app or go to Prime Video on your device.
- Search for “Thursday Night Football” or navigate to the Sports section.
- Select the Packers–Commanders game and hit play shortly before kickoff.
Pregame coverage begins on Prime Video well before kickoff, with on-site shots from Lambeau and detailed breakdowns. If you can’t watch the full game, the CBS Sports App will have live updates, scoring plays, and in-game stats.
Blackouts aren’t an issue for this national broadcast. If you prefer audio, both teams’ radio networks will carry the game in their markets.
What to expect on the field
This is an early gut check for two 1-0 teams trying to plant a flag in the NFC race. The Packers opened with a win over the Lions at Lambeau. The Commanders handled the Giants in Week 1 behind a poised debut from rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. Now, the lights get a little brighter and the windows a little tighter: short week, quick installs, and the kind of primetime pace that exposes mistakes.
Oddsmakers have Green Bay favored by 3.5 points with a total of 48.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Translation: bookmakers expect a one-score game with enough offense to keep things interesting, but not necessarily a shootout. Lines move on game day, so expect some late adjustments based on inactives and weather.
Quarterbacks set the tone here. Daniels brings a dual-threat profile that stresses edge discipline and second-reaction coverage. He’s dangerous when plays break down, and Washington doesn’t need 40 passing attempts for him to tilt the field—his legs alter how the Packers call defense. On the other sideline, Jordan Love has been steady within Matt LaFleur’s structure, using play-action and rhythm throws to spread the ball around. If Green Bay runs efficiently on early downs, Love’s shot plays and red-zone sequencing kick in.
Receiver watch: Terry McLaurin remains Washington’s cleanest route-runner and most dependable target. If Green Bay rolls safety help his way, it’s on the Commanders’ complementary receivers and tight ends to win underneath and after the catch. For the Packers, the pass game is more committee-based—timing, spacing, YAC—so look for scripted touches early to identify mismatches.
Trench play may be the tell. Short weeks magnify protection issues and communication. If Green Bay’s pass rush compresses the pocket and keeps Daniels from getting outside, Washington will need the quick game and designed quarterback keepers to stay on schedule. Conversely, the Commanders’ front has the length and power to disrupt rhythm; even a couple of early batted balls can flip field position and tempo.
Third downs and red-zone efficiency usually swing TNF games. Expect LaFleur to lean on motion and bunch looks to manufacture leverage, while Washington counters with coverage rotations to disguise leverage and squeeze throwing windows. Watch how both teams handle fourth-and-short near midfield—analytics lean aggressive, but short-week execution can get messy.
Fantasy angle: Daniels’ rushing floor makes him viable even in a tough road spot, and McLaurin’s target share should hold. Love is a streaming option if you expect the Packers to control game script at home. Kickers are live in a projected mid-to-high total. Defenses are boom-or-bust—turnover variance on a short week can swing your matchup.
One note on accuracy: Any mention of Micah Parsons tied to this matchup is a mistake. Parsons plays for the Dallas Cowboys, not Green Bay or Washington.
If you’re heading to Lambeau, expect noise. Prime time there has a different pulse, and it often shows up in opponent false starts and delayed-of-game flags. If you’re watching at home, Prime Video’s broadcast typically layers in helpful on-screen data and replays that make it easier to track protections and route concepts without getting lost in jargon.
Big-picture stakes? It’s Week 2, so nothing is decided, but head-to-head wins matter in January when tiebreakers stack up. For Washington, stealing one on the road against a playoff contender would be a statement. For Green Bay, protecting home turf on a short week keeps the runway smooth before the schedule tightens.
- Who: Washington Commanders at Green Bay Packers
- When: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, 8:20 p.m. ET
- Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Watch: Amazon Prime Video (national); WGBA-TV (Green Bay market)
- Announcers: Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit
- Line/Total: Packers -3.5; O/U 48.5 (DraftKings, subject to change)
