Photos: Green Bay Packers defense comes up with big stops to take down Washington Football Team
From the Photos: Packers' 2021 season in pictures series
The Green Bay Packers shored up their red-zone defense Sunday en route to their sixth consecutive victory of the season, defeating the Washington Football Team 24-10 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.Â
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers warms up before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers runs for a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Washington Football Team's Montez Sweat celebrzates after sacking Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones is tripped up by Washington Football Team Danny Johnson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Washington Football Team's Terry McLaurin catches a touchdown pass in front of Green Bay Packers' Eric Stokes during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur reacts to a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers' Mason Crosby and Washington Football Team's Benjamin St-Juste go after a ball after a blocked field goal during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Green Bay Packers' Darnell Savage breaks up a pass intended for Washington Football Team's Terry McLaurin during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams tries to get past Washington Football Team's Benjamin St-Juste after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers' Mason Crosby has a field goal attempt blocks during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Green Bay Packers' Allen Lazard (13) celebrates his touchdown catch with Aaron Rodgers (12) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers' Darnell Savage breaks up a pass intended for Washington Football Team's J.D. McKissic during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Green Bay Packers' Allen Lazard catches a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers' Allen Lazard catches a pass in front of Washington Football Team's Danny Johnson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Green Bay Packers' Allen Lazard catches a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
General view of Lambeau field during an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Washington Football team Sunday, Oct 24. 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) is tripped up by Washington Football Team safety Landon Collins (26) during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct 24. 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws against the Washington Football team during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct 24. 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws against the Washington Football team during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct 24. 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) runs for yardage against Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct 24. 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Green Bay Packers' Robert Tonyan catches a touchdown pass in front of Washington Football Team's Jamin Davis during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers' Rashan Gary knocks the ball from Washington Football Team's Taylor Heinicke during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers' Dean Lowry celebrates a fumble recovery during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers' Dean Lowry celebrates a fumble recovery during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Washington Football Team's Taylor Heinicke is stopped at the goal line on fourth down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Washington Football Team's Taylor Heinicke is down short of the goal line on a run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Washington Football Team's Taylor Heinicke throws with Green Bay Packers' Rashan Gary defending during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers celebrates his first down run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
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