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NFL · Week 5 · October 10, 2021 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2021 Week 5 Recap

Packers defeat Bengals 25–22 in Week 5

Ja'Marr Chase led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 25–22 Week 5 finish.

Green Bay Packers 25 4–1 Winner
Final 25–22
Cincinnati Bengals 22 3–2
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
25–22
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 16–14 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
Joe Burrow
FantasyHQ MVP
Ja'Marr Chase
Game date
October 10, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 27/40 · 333 YDS · 2 TD +8.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Davante Adams
    Davante Adams 11 REC · 206 YDS · 1 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • AJ Dillon
    AJ Dillon 4 REC · 49 YDS · 1 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Ja'Marr Chase
    Ja'Marr Chase 6 REC · 159 YDS · 1 TD +10.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Samaje Perine
    Samaje Perine 4 REC · 24 YDS · 1 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Tee Higgins
    Tee Higgins 5 REC · 32 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 25–22 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 16–14 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Ja'Marr Chase
Top passer
Joe Burrow
Biggest EPA play
(:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN…
Game date
2021-10-10

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 25–22 on 2021-10-10. Ja'Marr Chase posted a game-high +10.89 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Green Bay Packers01633325
Cincinnati Bengals7708022

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 1:19TD
    Samaje Perine

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 4
    Score
    0-6

    (1:19) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 1:15XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    0-7

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 11:56TD
    AJ Dillon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 12
    Score
    6-7

    (11:56) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 28-A.Dillon for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 7:29FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 26
    Score
    9-7

    (7:29) 2-M.Crosby 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 1:09TD
    Davante Adams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 5
    Score
    15-7

    (1:09) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 1:07XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    16-7

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:50TD
    Ja'Marr Chase

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 70
    Score
    16-13

    (:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:36XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    16-14

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 5:49FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 26
    Score
    19-14

    (5:49) 2-M.Crosby 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 11:24FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 4
    Score
    22-14

    (11:24) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 3:32TD
    Joe Mixon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 8
    Score
    22-20

    (3:32) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 3:27Safety
    Joe Burrow

    Points+2

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    22-22

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-J.Burrow pass to 85-T.Higgins is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    OT 2:00FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 32
    Score
    25-22

    (2:00) 2-M.Crosby 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Ja'Marr ChaseJa'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +10.89 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  2. 2Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +8.69 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  3. 3Davante AdamsDavante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.70 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  4. 4AJ DillonAJ Dillon · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
  5. 5Samaje PerineSamaje Perine · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  6. 6Marcedes LewisMarcedes Lewis · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
  7. 7Andre Jones Jr.Andre Jones Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.37 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  8. 8Tee HigginsTee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.87 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Ja'Marr Chase

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Ja'Marr Chase — CIN · Receiving

Ja'Marr Chase posted the highest total EPA (+10.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.09 EPA per play.

Ja'Marr Chase's top snap (+6.47 EPA): (:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Joe Burrow led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Joe BurrowJoe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +2.5% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.27 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 40 dropbacks · 67.5% completion · +15.1% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +8.69 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play+0.025-0.082
Offensive success rate44.6%44.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.217+0.006
Rush EPA/play+0.040-0.053
Defensive EPA/play+0.082-0.025
Defensive success rate56.0%55.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: +0.03 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.08 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -6.92 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +2.06 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Samaje PerineCincinnati Bengals — Samaje Perine (Joe Burrow pass) (Q1 1:19)
  • AJ DillonGreen Bay Packers — AJ Dillon (Q2 11:56)
  • Davante AdamsGreen Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Q2 1:09)
  • Ja'Marr ChaseCincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Burrow pass) (Q2 0:50)
  • Joe MixonCincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Q4 3:32)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 7:29)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 5:49)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 11:24)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (OT 2:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q1 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 1:15) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 16–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CIN 12 (Q2 11:56) — (11:56) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 28-A.Dillon for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CIN 26 (Q2 7:29) — (7:29) 2-M.Crosby 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q2 1:09) — (1:09) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 1:07) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the GB 70 (Q2 0:50) — (:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 0:36) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CIN 26 (Q3 5:49) — (5:49) 2-M.Crosby 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 8–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CIN 4 (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the GB 8 (Q4 3:32) — (3:32) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q4 3:27) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-J.Burrow pass to 85-T.Higgins is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Overtime: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CIN 32 (OT 2:00) — (2:00) 2-M.Crosby 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (OT 9:55) — (9:55) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Campbell at CIN 30. 59-D.Campbell to CIN 17 for 13 yards (9-J.Burrow). [WPA -43.9% · EPA -5.82]
  • Green Bay Packers (OT 8:12) — (8:12) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez. [WPA -41.6% · EPA -3.91]
  • Green Bay Packers (OT 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb to CIN 32 for 15 yards (30-J.Bates) [91-T.Hendrickson]. CIN-30-J.Bates was injured during the play. The Replay Official reviewed the short [WPA +36.7% · EPA +0.49]
  • Green Bay Packers (OT 2:00) — (2:00) 2-M.Crosby 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez. [WPA +31.5% · EPA +1.50]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:26) — (:26) 2-E.McPherson 57 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. [WPA -27.3% · EPA -1.77]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:50) — (:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.7% · EPA +6.47]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 9:04) — (9:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass deep right intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Awuzie at CIN 16. 22-C.Awuzie to GB 42 for 42 yards (13-A.Lazard). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -6.22]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (OT 9:55) — (9:55) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Campbell at CIN 30. 59-D.Campbell to CIN 17 for 13 yards (9-J.Burrow). [WPA -43.9% · EPA -5.82]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 13:51) — (13:51) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass deep middle to 17-D.Adams to CIN 6 for 59 yards (30-J.Bates). [WPA +10.7% · EPA +4.12]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 1:19 · GB 4 · Score 0-6
    (1:19) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 1:15 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 11:56 · CIN 12 · Score 6-7
    (11:56) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 28-A.Dillon for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 7:29 · CIN 26 · Score 9-7
    (7:29) 2-M.Crosby 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 1:09 · CIN 5 · Score 15-7
    (1:09) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 1:07 · CIN 15 · Score 16-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:50 · GB 70 · Score 16-13
    (:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 0:36 · GB 15 · Score 16-14
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  9. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 5:49 · CIN 26 · Score 19-14
    (5:49) 2-M.Crosby 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
  10. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 11:24 · CIN 4 · Score 22-14
    (11:24) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
  11. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 3:32 · GB 8 · Score 22-20
    (3:32) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals Safety (+2) — Q4 3:27 · GB 2 · Score 22-22
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-J.Burrow pass to 85-T.Higgins is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  13. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — OT 2:00 · CIN 32 · Score 25-22
    (2:00) 2-M.Crosby 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.

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.
  • Ja'Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2021-10-10?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 25-22 in Week 5, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 16, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 8; Q5: Green Bay Packers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 25, Cincinnati Bengals 22.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — S. Perine (J. Burrow pass) (Q1 1:19) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Dillon (Q2 11:56) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (Q2 1:09) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 0:50) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q4 3:32) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 7:29, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 5:49, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 11:24, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (OT 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 59.1% completion, +2.5% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.27 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 67.5% completion, +15.1% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.69 total passing EPA.

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

Ja'Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.89 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+6.47 EPA): (:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Green Bay Packers vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Green Bay Packers won 25-22 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L

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