Game story
In Week 3 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-09-24, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 27–24 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +1.32 total EPA, and +3.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, G. Allison (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.83 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+56.1% win probability) landed in overtime when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (7:30) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 81-G.Allison to CIN 7 for 72 yards (26-J.Shaw). Penalty on CIN-90-M.Johnson, Defensive Offside, declined.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
| Green Bay Packers | 7 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 G. Allison · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.83 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 2 A. Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +7.60 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 3 A. Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.53 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 4 J. Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 5 L. Kendricks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 6 G. Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 7 D. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 8 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +1.32 total EPA · 56 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
G. Allison — GB · Receiving
G. Allison posted the highest total EPA (+7.83) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.98 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.99 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (10:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 87-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Jackson at CIN 25. 22-W.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Green (A. Dalton pass)
- Green Bay Packers — L. Kendricks (A. Rodgers pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — G. Bernard (A. Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — W. Jackson
- Green Bay Packers — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Cincinnati Bengals — R. Bullock
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the GB 10 (Q1 54:40) — (9:40) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 18-A.Green for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 54:40) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q1 52:51) — (7:51) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 84-L.Kendricks for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 52:46) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the GB 6 (Q2 42:35) — (12:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 25-G.Bernard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 42:29) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 30 (Q2 40:20); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 40:20) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q3 25:00) — (10:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 24:54) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CIN 10 (Q4 14:47) — (14:47) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the GB 28 (Q4 3:51) — (3:51) 4-R.Bullock 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 0:17) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
Overtime: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CIN 9 (OT 6:26) — (6:26) 2-M.Crosby 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (OT 7:30) — (7:30) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 81-G.Allison to CIN 7 for 72 yards (26-J.Shaw). Penalty on CIN-90-M.Johnson, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 40:20) — (10:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 87-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Jackson at CIN 25. 22-W.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (OT 7:54) — (7:54) 10-K.Huber punts 58 yards to GB 12, Center-46-C.Harris. 11-T.Davis to GB 21 for 9 yards (42-C.Fejedelem).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 56:38) — (11:38) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left end pushed ob at GB 24 for 20 yards (25-M.Evans). PENALTY on GB-25-M.Evans, Face Mask (15 Yards), 12 yards, enforced at GB 24.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 40:20) — (10:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 87-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Jackson at CIN 25. 22-W.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (OT 7:30) — (7:30) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 81-G.Allison to CIN 7 for 72 yards (26-J.Shaw). Penalty on CIN-90-M.Johnson, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 17:46) — (2:46) 4-R.Bullock 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 54:40) — (9:40) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 18-A.Green for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
A.Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 56 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +3.0% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +1.32 total EPA
- A.Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 31 dropbacks · 67.7% completion · +16.6% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +7.60 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.001 | +0.000 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.3% | 47.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.245 | +0.024 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.104 | -0.192 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.000 | +0.001 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.3% | 55.7% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals -0.00, Green Bay Packers +0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -0.09 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +0.00 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- G. Allison (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Dalton (CIN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 54:40 · GB 10 · Score 6-0
(9:40) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 18-A.Green for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 54:40 · GB 15 · Score 7-0
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 52:51 · CIN 1 · Score 7-6
(7:51) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 84-L.Kendricks for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 52:46 · CIN 15 · Score 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 42:35 · GB 6 · Score 13-7
(12:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 25-G.Bernard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 42:29 · GB 15 · Score 14-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 40:20 · CIN 30 · Score 20-7
(10:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 87-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Jackson at CIN 25. 22-W.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 40:20 · GB 15 · Score 21-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 25:00 · CIN 1 · Score 21-13
(10:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 24:54 · CIN 15 · Score 21-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 14:47 · CIN 10 · Score 21-17
(14:47) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 3:51 · GB 28 · Score 24-17
(3:51) 4-R.Bullock 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 0:21 · CIN 3 · Score 24-23
(:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 0:17 · CIN 15 · Score 24-24
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — OT 6:26 · CIN 9 · Score 24-27
(6:26) 2-M.Crosby 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-24 in Week 3, 2017 on 2017-09-24.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 24, Green Bay Packers 27 (CIN 24-27 GB) in Week 3, 2017 on 2017-09-24.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Green Bay Packers 0; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Green Bay Packers 10; Q5: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Green Bay Packers 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 24, Green Bay Packers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Green Bay Packers?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 54:40) Green Bay Packers touchdown — L. Kendricks (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 52:51) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 42:35) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — W. Jackson (Q2 40:20) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 25:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 0:21) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 14:47, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 3:51, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (OT 6:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Green Bay Packers?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 50.0% completion, +3.0% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +1.32 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 67.7% completion, +16.6% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +7.60 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Green Bay Packers?
G. Allison (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +7.83 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.99 EPA): (10:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 87-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Jackson at CIN 25. 22-W.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +56.1%.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Green Bay Packers won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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