Packers: Three takeaways from Week 3 loss to Washington

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LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 23: Da’Ron Payne #95 of the Washington Redskins pressures quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers in the second half at FedExField on September 23, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Three takeaways from the Green Bay Packers’ Week 3 loss to Washington.

The Green Bay Packers were lucky to win in Week 1. They were fortunate a missed field goal gave them a tie in Week 2. But in Week 3, they were pushed aside by Washington.

The Packers are now 1-1-1 on the season, and need to improve on both sides of the football to get back on track next week against the Buffalo Bills, who just defeated the Vikings 27-6 on the road.

Just like in the season opener two weeks ago, the Packers made a slow start. The offense couldn’t get anything going. The defense had no answer for Washington’s offense.

Aaron Rodgers was able to lead a miracle comeback against the Bears, but that wasn’t the case this time.

The defense improved in the second half, limiting Washington to just three points. But the offense couldn’t make it count.

With the Vikings surprisingly losing at home, this is a missed opportunity for the Packers. And it’s a loss to an NFC team, which could have an impact on the standings later in the year. After three weeks, the NFC North remains wide open.

What did we learn from the game? Here are the top three takeaways from the Packers’ Week 3 loss at Washington.

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