Polzin: Packers talking points from Green Bay’s victory over Cincinnati Jim Polzin Oct 13, 2025 Oct 13, 2025 Updated Jan 18, 2026 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Packers had a 10-0 lead in the second half of a game and was going against an offense led by quarterback Joe Flacco.kA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^74756fa6\f3h2\c446\g_bd\2a42`3cgh`7dQmw@H !24<6CD 42? FD6 72>:=:2C:EJ H:E9 q6?82=D BF2CE6C324< E@ E96:C 25G2?E286 $F?52Jk^2mk^AmkAmxE 4@F=5?’E 92AA6? 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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.
How Packers can use familiarity with Bengals quarterback to their advantage Sunday Joe Flacco will quarterback the Packers' opponent for the second time in three games. How can the Packers leverage what they know about the QB?
Where to watch the Packers when you’re not in Wisconsin Regardless of where your are in the world, there’s likely a spot to watch the Packers play.
Even from a bar in Lisbon, Portugal, cheering for the Green Bay Packers The crowd included Wisconsinites on vacation, Lisbon residents and one very happy Cleveland Browns fan from Ohio.
Green Bay Packers fans in Portugal share the love and disappointment of cheering for the Green and Gold A trip to Lisbon, Portugal, finds Packers fans communing and sharing in a heartbreaking loss.
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.
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: 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…
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?
Packers avoided 'something serious' on injury report after win over Bengals The Packers left Sunday's matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals with a win, but they did not leave it unscathed. Here's where they stand earl…
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.
