To much relief of fans everywhere, the Bengals did get it together offensively in the first quarter instead of the second half like recent weeks. The problem? The offense did nothing at all after the rare Rodgers mistake, as the drive got ruined on a sack of Burrow that Samaje Perine failed to prevent. Right on cue, Chido followed up that impressive first drive by picking off Rodgers. Whether that could hold up all game might outright decide it. The underrated Chidobe Awuzie was back healthy this week and on the very first drive, shadowed Davante Adams all over the field, resulting in no catches on at least one worthwhile target. Every little stop counts against a passer like Rodgers. Shaky run defense to start the game, but perhaps the biggest takeaway was the unit getting a stop. Both Jessie Bates and Trae Waynes suffered injuries on the last play of overtime before a kick, though we won’t have updates on those until later.Ĭincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (22) makes an inception in front of Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct.
Linebacker Jordan Evans suffered a knee injury and was declared out for the game. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)Ĭhidobe Awuzie left with an injury but eventually returned. WR Ja’Marr Chase: 6 catches, 159 yards, 1 TDĬincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (22) celebrates an interception against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. RB Samaje Perine: 11 rushes, 59 yards, four catches, 24 yards, 1 TD QB Joe Burrow: 26/38, 281 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT He had missed his prior three attempts, but the Bengals couldn’t put the game away.Ĭincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (22) celebrates an interception with Mike Hilton (21) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. …Mason Crosby made a 50-yarder with less than two minutes left in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9)throws during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Paul Brown Stadium.
The Bengals didn’t pick up a third-down conversion until late in the third quarter, finishing with a 5-of-14 mark. Adams was on fire for the Packers as well, catching 11 passes for 206 yards and a score… Third downs: Green Bay was just fine in this area for most of the game. But it started to fall apart as the game progressed, eventually allowing 133 rushing yards (6.0 per-carry average) and Rodgers to pick and choose how he wanted to move up and down the field… Star wideouts: Chase had another epic game, including a 70-yard touchdown. Green Bay Packers At Cincinnati Bengals 50ĭefensive consistency: Jessie Bates’ unit came out looking great, even forcing an interception of Rodgers. 10, 2021, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.
Standouts like Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase had huge games, as did Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams.Īfter a sprint through overtime that included five missed field goals though, it was the home team that took a mark in the losing column.Įxiting this one and staring down a three-game stretch on the road, here is everything to know.Ĭincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton (21) flexes after making a stop in the backfield on second down in the first half of the NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Oct. This one had a little bit of everything for the Bengals as both the offense and defense underwent hot and cold spells. The Cincinnati Bengals moved to 3-2 with Sunday’s 25-22 loss with the Green Bay Packers in town.
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