Tag: rivalry history

Cedric Beaumont

Green Bay Packers vs. Commanders: A 27-18 TNF win and a rivalry that stretches back to 1936

The Packers’ 27-18 Thursday night win over Washington adds another chapter to a long, on-and-off rivalry that began with the 1936 NFL Championship. Here’s what the primetime result says about both teams right now, plus the key moments that shaped Packers–Commanders through title games, playoff clashes, and modern-era swings.