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TOM SILVERSTEIN Washington’s defense will put up a fight, but it is not the caliber of Chicago or Minnesota’s. The Packers put up a combined 46 offensive points against the two, which wasn’t bad given quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ injury situation. This should be a game where the offense wears down the defense and makes it a relatively easy victory for the Packers. Packers 37, Washington 24 PETE DOUGHERTY

Aaron Rodgers showed last week he can move well enough on his injured knee to stay alive in the pocket, and Aaron Jones’ return from suspension should add a little juice to the Packers’ run game. That should be enough to beat Alex Smith. Packers 28, Washington 20 RYAN WOOD

Washington lost at home last week to an Indianapolis Colts team that has a good quarterback, but very little else. Each week is different in the NFL, but the difference between the Packers and Colts is too great to ignore. The Packers will win this one, and big. Packers 34, Washington 17

JIM OWCZARSKI

Green Bay matches up well here, as the offense should be able to move the ball more effectively with a greater idea of what Aaron Rodgers can and can’t do (and with Aaron Jones returning) and the defense will have ample opportunity to get after Alex Smith. Packers 28, Washington 14

STU COURTNEY

It doesn’t feel like the Packers (1-0-1) are unbeaten after their unseemly tie with the Vikings, but that’s how they will remain after disposing of Washington and longtime nemesis Adrian Peterson. Packers 31, Washington 20