Packers vs. Redskins: Score and Twitter Reaction for Sunday Night Football

The Green Bay Packers entered Sunday’s game at FedEx Field in free-fall mode, and Washington made things worse for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Co. with a commanding 42-24 victory.

The Packers have lost four in a row and are now 4-6, while Washington is in the thick of the NFC playoff chase at 6-3-1. Dan Steinberg of the Washington Post noted it’s Washington’s best 10-game start since 1996.

Washington defended home-field advantage with an offensive explosion in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Kirk Cousins and his teammates scored 20 points in the final frame, which helped them outlast a 14-point effort from Green Bay.

Cousins dominated on his way to 375 passing yards and three touchdowns. Pierre Garcon tallied 116 receiving yards and a score, while DeSean Jackson (51 yards) and Jamison Crowder (102 yards) also hauled in a touchdown apiece.

According to Chick Hernandez of CSN Washington, Cousins became the seventh quarterback in franchise history to throw for more than 10,000 yards in his career. Mike Jones of the Washington Post noted he became the franchise’s all-time leader with his 16th 300-yard regular-season game.

Robert Kelley steamrolled his way through the trenches for 137 rushing yards and three touchdowns in support of Cousins and the aerial attack.

On the other side, Rodgers posted an admirable 351 passing yards and three touchdowns, but his supporting cast was outmatched. He led the team in rushing yards, too, with 33, while James Starks managed just 25. Jared Cook finished with 105 receiving yards and a score, but he lost a critical fumble in the fourth quarter.

Despite the late fireworks, the two offenses struggled out of the gates, with the game’s opening five possessions resulting in punts. At least Washington had a first down during that span, considering the Packers went three-and-out on their first three drives for the first time in Rodgers’ career, per NFL Research.

Washington broke through when Cousins found Jackson for a 17-yard score to cap off a 55-yard drive. Matt Bowen of ESPN.com praised the veteran’s route:

Nasty route from Jackson. Almost like a shake route to the post. Footwork is so quick.

— Matt Bowen (@MattBowen41) November 21, 2016

The Packers finally got a first down before Rodgers found Jordy Nelson for a 13-yard score after breaking free from a defender who was grabbing his facemask. The incredible escape finished a drive that included two fourth-down conversions, one of which came via penalty.

The NFL shared a replay of the touchdown:

.@AaronRodgers12 eludes the rush…And finds @JordyRNelson!TOUCHDOWN @Packers! #GBvsWAS …

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