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Packers win, 27-18 at home vs Cincinnati Bengals
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With the win, the Packers improved to 3–1–1 on the season after tying with Dallas in Week 4, continuing to build momentum in the NFC North. They now sit second behind the Detroit Lions, thanks to Love and a standout performance from running back Josh Jacobs.
McPherson drilled the attempt and it would have been an NFL record, but Green Bay called a timeout before the kick
GREEN BAY – Packers running back Josh Jacobs is one of the NFL's six nominees for the FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Week for Week 6. Fans are encouraged to vote for Jacobs here.
The Cardinals have scored 20, 21, and 27 points in their last three games while allowing 23, 22, and 31. The Packers let the Bengals score 18 points on Sunday, so the Cards should be able to put up more than a few scores — and we know Green Bay can find the end zone.
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins suffered an apparent injury during the third quarter of the team's NFL Week 6 game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Higgins was evaluated after making a catch near the goal line.
Lucas Havrisik has been trying to get a real-life job, likely as a substitute teacher in Cleveland, but the Packers needed him to kick today. Made a 43-yarder and 39-yarder, the latter to put the Packers up nine with 1:52 left.
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Joe Flacco didn't gain traction quickly enough in his Bengals debut to salvage his new club's game against the Packers, but the traction he did gain could pay dividends in the games to come.