Top Story Spotlight Special Report PACKERS Packers avoided 'something serious' on injury report after win over Bengals Paul Bretl For the State Journal Oct 14, 2025 Oct 14, 2025 Updated Jan 18, 2026 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers left Sunday’s matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals with a win, but they did not leave it unscathed.kAm%9C66 !24<6CD A=2J6CD H@F=5 6I:E E92E 82>6 H:E9 :?;FC:6D]k^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^aa37h5bf\e7f3\ccf4\h5`7\6de24cc22cddQm!24<6CD <:4<6C >2<6D 8@@5 :? D9@CE H66< H:E9 E62>k^2mk^AmkAms676?D:G6 6?5 {F<2D '2? }6DD =67E :? E96 D64@?5 92=7 H:E9 2 7@@E :?;FCJ] %96 :?;FCJ E@@< A=246 @? '2? }6DD’ C65 K@?6 D24< @7 q6?82=D BF2CE6C324< y@6 u=244@]k^Am kAm%96 8@@5 ?6HD :D E92E 96 2G@:565 2 >2;@C :?;FCJ[ 3FE H96? 96 H:== C6EFC? 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Packers kicker makes good in short week with team With Brandon McManus out, the special teams had an efficient day in a win over the Bengals Sunday. Where do the kicker and Green Bay go from here?
Polzin: Win over Bengals left Packers with ‘relief’ and some lingering concerns Green Bay never trailed and dominated the stat sheet against Cincinnati. But a blowout never materialized because of issues on both sides of the ball.
Packers running back's theory proves true in win over Bengals Green Bay's star back has preached it takes three to four games for the ground game to find its rhythm and hit its stride. His effort on Sunda…
Offense gets the best marks in Packers’ win over Bengals Wisconsin State Journal columnist Jim Polzin grades the Green Bay Packers’ performance in their 27-18 win over the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday a…
Polzin: Packers talking points from Green Bay’s victory over Cincinnati Green Bay avoided another ugly finish against a Joe Flacco-led offense and took care of business Sunday at Lambeau Field. Here are some talkin…
Instant analysis from the Packers' win over Cincinnati Bengals Who was the Packers' MVP? Their least valuable player? We break down the win over Cincinnati.
Poll: How would you grade the Packers' performance vs. the Bengals The Packers beat Joe Flacco the second time they faced the quarterback in three games, this time with the Bengals.
Madison computer fix-a-thon to help Windows 10 users as Microsoft ends support for operating system The Fix-A-Thon will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the café area of the Madison Central Library, 201 W. Mifflin St. on what is being called In…
Packers receiver finding comfort, producing more in rookie season The Texas product had a career-best game against the Bengals, and signs point to the fact that he's still growing and going to keep getting op…
Packers' defensive metrics paint an incomplete picture of unit's progress The overall body of work that Green Bay has put together isn't exactly reflective of where things stand at this moment. Here's the latest on t…
3 concerns Packers face in Week 7 showdown with Cardinals From preparing for two different quarterbacks to plotting ways to limit one of the NFL's top tight ends, the Packers have their hands full ent…
'Protect the defense': Packers star defensive end sounds off on missed holding calls One of the most disruptive defenders in the NFL voiced his displeasure with how the Packers' defense has been officiated this season.
Key factor behind Packers quarterback Jordan Love's strong start to season Green Bay has been able to rely on its starter early in the season thanks to his ability through the air and on the ground.
Poll: How would you grade the Packers' performance vs. the Cardinals What did you make of the Packers' win, which moved them to 4-1-1 this season?