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NFL · Week 6 · October 12, 2025 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Green Bay Packers: 2025 Week 6 Recap

Packers defeat Bengals 27–18 in Week 6

Julian Love led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 18–27 Week 6 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 18 2–4
Final 18–27
Green Bay Packers 27 3–1 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
18–27
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 0–10 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
Joe Flacco
FantasyHQ MVP
Julian Love
Game date
October 12, 2025

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Joe Flacco
    Joe Flacco 29/47 · 215 YDS · 2 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Ja'Marr Chase
    Ja'Marr Chase 10 REC · 94 YDS · 1 TD +6.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Tee Higgins
    Tee Higgins 5 REC · 62 YDS +5.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Julian Love
    Julian Love 19/33 · 280 YDS · 1 TD +9.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Matthew Golden
    Matthew Golden 3 REC · 86 YDS +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Tucker Kraft
    Tucker Kraft 2 REC · 43 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 27–18 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 0–10 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Julian Love
Top passer
Joe Flacco
Biggest EPA play
(8:51) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right intended for 87-R.Doubs INTERCEPTED by 22-G.St…
Game date
2025-10-12

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27–18 on 2025-10-12. Julian Love posted a game-high +9.88 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 34 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals07170018
Green Bay Packers100170027

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

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 14:20FG
    Lucas Havrisik

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 25
    Score
    0-3

    (14:20) 35-L.Havrisik 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 4:08TD
    Josh Jacobs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 3
    Score
    0-9

    (4:08) (Shotgun) 8-J.Jacobs up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 4:05XP
    Lucas Havrisik

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    0-10

    35-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 4:50TD
    Tanner Hudson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    6-10

    (4:50) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass short middle to 87-T.Hudson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-21-N.Hobbs, Defensive Holding, declined.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 4:46XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    7-10

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 15:00TD
    Josh Jacobs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 14
    Score
    7-16

    (15:00) 8-J.Jacobs up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 14:56XP
    Lucas Havrisik

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    7-17

    35-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 10:47FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 27
    Score
    10-17

    (10:47) 2-E.McPherson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 7:42TD
    Tucker Kraft

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 19
    Score
    10-23

    (7:42) 10-J.Love pass short right to 85-T.Kraft for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 7:33XP
    Lucas Havrisik

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    10-24

    35-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 4:17TD
    Ja'Marr Chase

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 19
    Score
    16-24

    (4:17) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 4:11TD
    Charles Brown

    Points+8

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    18-24

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Flacco pass to 30-C.Brown is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 1:56FG
    Lucas Havrisik

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 21
    Score
    18-27

    (1:56) 35-L.Havrisik 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Julian LoveJulian Love · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +9.88 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  2. 2Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +7.65 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  3. 3Ja'Marr ChaseJa'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.80 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  4. 4Matthew GoldenMatthew Golden · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
  5. 5Tee HigginsTee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.65 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  6. 6Tucker KraftTucker Kraft · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
  7. 7Josh JacobsJosh Jacobs · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  8. 8Dontayvion WicksDontayvion Wicks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Julian Love

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Julian Love — GB · Passing

Julian Love posted the highest total EPA (+9.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.

Julian Love's top snap (-5.62 EPA): (8:51) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right intended for 87-R.Doubs INTERCEPTED by 22-G.Stone (20-D.Turner) [44-D.Knight] at CIN 11. 22-G.Stone ran ob at CIN 36 for 25 yards (10-J.Love).

Quarterback report card

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

  • Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco (Cincinnati Bengals) · 47 dropbacks · 61.7% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +7.65 total EPA
  • Julian LoveJulian Love (Green Bay Packers) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · +6.6% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +9.88 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play+0.096+0.219
Offensive success rate53.1%59.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.163+0.299
Rush EPA/play-0.052+0.108
Defensive EPA/play-0.219-0.096
Defensive success rate40.5%46.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.10 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.22 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 9 drives, +7.81 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, +16.22 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Josh JacobsGreen Bay Packers — Josh Jacobs (Q2 4:08)
  • Tanner HudsonCincinnati Bengals — Tanner Hudson (Joe Flacco pass) (Q3 4:50)
  • Josh JacobsGreen Bay Packers — Josh Jacobs (Q4 15:00)
  • Tucker KraftGreen Bay Packers — Tucker Kraft (Julian Love pass) (Q4 7:42)
  • Ja'Marr ChaseCincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Flacco pass) (Q4 4:17)

Field goals

  • Lucas HavrisikGreen Bay Packers — Lucas Havrisik (Q2 14:20)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q4 10:47)
  • Lucas HavrisikGreen Bay Packers — Lucas Havrisik (Q4 1:56)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CIN 25 (Q2 14:20) — (14:20) 35-L.Havrisik 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q2 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 8-J.Jacobs up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 4:05) — 35-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q3 4:50); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 4:46) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 17–17. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CIN 14 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 8-J.Jacobs up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 14:56) — 35-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the GB 27 (Q4 10:47) — (10:47) 2-E.McPherson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CIN 19 (Q4 7:42) — (7:42) 10-J.Love pass short right to 85-T.Kraft for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 7:33) — 35-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the GB 19 (Q4 4:17) — (4:17) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q4 4:11) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Flacco pass to 30-C.Brown is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CIN 21 (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) 35-L.Havrisik 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 8:51) — (8:51) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right intended for 87-R.Doubs INTERCEPTED by 22-G.Stone (20-D.Turner) [44-D.Knight] at CIN 11. 22-G.Stone ran ob at CIN 36 for 25 yards (10-J.Love). [WPA -15.4% · EPA -5.62]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 13:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love scrambles right end to CIN 35 for 7 yards (90-K.Jenkins). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +1.84]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 5:46) — (5:46) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep left to 0-M.Golden pushed ob at CIN 35 for 35 yards (29-C.Taylor-Britt). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +3.37]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 10:51) — (10:51) 10-J.Love up the middle to CIN 24 for 2 yards (58-J.Ossai; 49-B.Carter). [WPA +7.0% · EPA +1.87]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 10:57) — (10:57) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right to 23-E.Wilson pushed ob at GB 20 for -4 yards (29-C.Taylor-Britt). [WPA -6.9% · EPA -1.93]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 8:51) — (8:51) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right intended for 87-R.Doubs INTERCEPTED by 22-G.Stone (20-D.Turner) [44-D.Knight] at CIN 11. 22-G.Stone ran ob at CIN 36 for 25 yards (10-J.Love). [WPA -15.4% · EPA -5.62]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 4:17) — (4:17) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.3% · EPA +4.55]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 4:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass short middle to 87-T.Hudson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-21-N.Hobbs, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +3.93]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 5:46) — (5:46) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep left to 0-M.Golden pushed ob at CIN 35 for 35 yards (29-C.Taylor-Britt). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +3.37]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 14:20 · CIN 25 · Score 0-3
    (14:20) 35-L.Havrisik 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
  2. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 4:08 · CIN 3 · Score 0-9
    (4:08) (Shotgun) 8-J.Jacobs up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 4:05 · CIN 15 · Score 0-10
    35-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 4:50 · GB 2 · Score 6-10
    (4:50) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass short middle to 87-T.Hudson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-21-N.Hobbs, Defensive Holding, declined.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 4:46 · GB 15 · Score 7-10
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
  6. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CIN 14 · Score 7-16
    (15:00) 8-J.Jacobs up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · CIN 15 · Score 7-17
    35-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 10:47 · GB 27 · Score 10-17
    (10:47) 2-E.McPherson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 7:42 · CIN 19 · Score 10-23
    (7:42) 10-J.Love pass short right to 85-T.Kraft for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 7:33 · CIN 15 · Score 10-24
    35-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
  11. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 4:17 · GB 19 · Score 16-24
    (4:17) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+8) — Q4 4:11 · GB 2 · Score 18-24
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Flacco pass to 30-C.Brown is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  13. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 1:56 · CIN 21 · Score 18-27
    (1:56) 35-L.Havrisik 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.

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.
  • Julian Love (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Joe Flacco (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Julian Love (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Green Bay Packers on 2025-10-12?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-18 in Week 6, 2025.

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

Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Green Bay Packers 10; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 17, Green Bay Packers 17; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 18, Green Bay Packers 27.

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

Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q2 4:08) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Hudson (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 4:50) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q4 15:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Kraft (J. Love pass) (Q4 7:42) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 4:17) Green Bay Packers field goal — L. Havrisik (Q2 14:20, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 10:47, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — L. Havrisik (Q4 1:56, 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?

Joe Flacco (Cincinnati Bengals), 61.7% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +7.65 total passing EPA. Julian Love (Green Bay Packers), 57.6% completion, +6.6% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +9.88 total passing EPA.

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

Julian Love (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.88 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (-5.62 EPA): (8:51) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right intended for 87-R.Doubs INTERCEPTED by 22-G.Stone (20-D.Turner) [44-D.Knight] at CIN 11. 22-G.Stone ran ob at CIN 36 for 25 yards (10-J..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W