Washington takes early lead with a safety

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People keep assuming the Packers are going to throw the switch offensively, and go back to being the team we’re accustomed to seeing.

And they keep not doing it

The latest misfire resulted in a safety and an early 2-0 deficit against Washington in the NFC wild card game

Left tackle J.C. Tretter, subbing for the injured David Bakhtiari, was pushed straight back into quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the end zone by Washington outside linebacker Preston Smith

Tretter had just been called for a false start, making it a rough start for a line that has had its issues all year

The Packers gained eight (8) yards on their first seven plays

Washington responded with an impressive drive, with Kirk Cousins hitting DeSean Jackson for an apparent 15-yard touchdown pass. It was overturned on review, and the Packers held on the next three plays, forcing a field goal and a 5-0 Washington lead