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NFL · Week 3 · September 24, 2017 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Green Bay Packers: 2017 Week 3 Recap

Packers defeat Bengals 27–24 in Week 3

G.Allison led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 24–27 Week 3 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 24 0–3
Final 24–27
Green Bay Packers 27 2–1 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
24–27
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 21–7 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
G.Allison
Game date
September 24, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Andy Dalton
    Andy Dalton 21/31 · 191 YDS · 2 TD +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Art Green
    Art Green 10 REC · 111 YDS · 1 TD +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Mixon
    Joe Mixon 3 REC · 39 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • G.Allison 6 REC · 122 YDS +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Kendricks 2 REC · 52 YDS · 1 TD +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Davante Adams
    Davante Adams 3 REC · 60 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 27–24 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 21–7 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
G. Allison
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(10:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 87-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 22-…
Game date
2017-09-24

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27–24 on 2017-09-24, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 21–7 halftime lead. G. Allison posted a game-high +7.83 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Cincinnati Bengals71403024
Green Bay Packers70710327

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CINCincinnati Bengals
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 9:40TD
    Art Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 10
    Score
    6-0

    (9:40) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 18-A.Green for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 9:40XP
    Randy Bullock

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    7-0

    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 7:51TD
    LKL. Kendricks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    7-6

    (7:51) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 84-L.Kendricks for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 7:46XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    7-7

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 12:35TD
    GBGermie Bernard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 6
    Score
    13-7

    (12:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 25-G.Bernard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 12:29XP
    Randy Bullock

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    14-7

    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 10:20TD
    WJW. Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 10:20XP
    Randy Bullock

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    21-7

    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 10:00TD
    Jack Nelson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    21-13

    (10:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 9:54XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    21-14

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 14:47FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 10
    Score
    21-17

    (14:47) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 3:51FG
    Randy Bullock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 28
    Score
    24-17

    (3:51) 4-R.Bullock 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 0:21TD
    Jack Nelson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 3
    Score
    24-23

    (:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 0:17XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    24-24

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.

  15. GBGreen Bay Packers
    OT 6:26FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 9
    Score
    24-27

    (6:26) 2-M.Crosby 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1G. Allison · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.83 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  2. 2Andy DaltonAndy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +7.60 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  3. 3Art GreenArt Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.53 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  4. 4Joe MixonJoe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
  5. 5L. Kendricks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  6. 6Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  7. 7Davante AdamsDavante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  8. 8Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +1.32 total EPA · 56 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

G. Allison — GB · Receiving

G. Allison posted the highest total EPA (+7.83) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.98 EPA per play.

G. Allison's top snap (+5.40 EPA): (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.

Biggest single play (-9.99 EPA): Aaron Rodgers — (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.

Quarterback report card

Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 56 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +3.0% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +1.32 total EPA
  • Andy DaltonAndy 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.

StatCincinnati BengalsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.001+0.000
Offensive success rate44.3%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 rate52.3%55.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

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.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.00 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.00 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -0.09 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +0.00 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Art GreenCincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass) (Q1 9:40)
  • Green Bay Packers — L. Kendricks (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 7:51)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — Germie Bernard (Andy Dalton pass) (Q2 12:35)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — W. Jackson (Q2 10:20)
  • Jack NelsonGreen Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 10:00)
  • Jack NelsonGreen Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 0:21)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 14:47)
  • Randy BullockCincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q4 3:51)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (OT 6:26)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the GB 10 (Q1 9:40) — (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 9:40) — 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 7:51) — (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 7:46) — 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 12:35) — (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 12:29) — 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 10:20); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 10:20) — 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 10:00) — (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 9:54) — 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.

  • 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. [WPA +56.1% · EPA +5.40]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 10:20) — (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. [WPA -24.5% · EPA -9.99]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.8% · EPA +1.47]
  • 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). [WPA +19.8% · EPA -0.43]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 11:38) — (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. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +3.06]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 10:20) — (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. [WPA -24.5% · EPA -9.99]
  • 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. [WPA +56.1% · EPA +5.40]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 2:46) — (2:46) 4-R.Bullock 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. [WPA -5.4% · EPA -3.85]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 9:40) — (9:40) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 18-A.Green for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +3.17]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 9:40 · GB 10 · Score 6-0
    (9:40) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 18-A.Green for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 9:40 · GB 15 · Score 7-0
    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 7:51 · CIN 1 · Score 7-6
    (7:51) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 84-L.Kendricks for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 7:46 · CIN 15 · Score 7-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 12:35 · GB 6 · Score 13-7
    (12:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 25-G.Bernard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 12:29 · GB 15 · Score 14-7
    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 10:20 · 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.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 10:20 · GB 15 · Score 21-7
    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 10:00 · CIN 1 · Score 21-13
    (10:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 9:54 · CIN 15 · Score 21-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • G. Allison (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Andy Dalton (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Green Bay Packers on 2017-09-24?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-24 in Week 3, 2017.

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 9:40) Green Bay Packers touchdown — L. Kendricks (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 7:51) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 12:35) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — W. Jackson (Q2 10:20) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 10:00) 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?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 50.0% completion, +3.0% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +1.32 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 67.7% completion, +16.6% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +7.60 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Green Bay Packers?

G. Allison (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.83 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+5.40 EPA): (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..

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