Final/OT2021 Week 5

Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH

Green Bay Packers vs Cincinnati Bengals, Week 5 2021

Green Bay Packers

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Cincinnati Bengals

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Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Packers01633325
Bengals7708022

GB 25CIN 22 Final/OT

  • Passing leader

    Aaron Rodgers

    GB · QB

    20.8PPR pts

    27/39, 344 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Davante Adams

    GB · WR

    37.6PPR pts

    11 REC, 206 YDS, 1 TD

  • Bengals leader

    Ja'Marr Chase

    CIN · WR

    27.9PPR pts

    6 REC, 159 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Adrian Amos

    GB

    1 INT, 9 TKL

Packers 25, Bengals 22: Green Bay wins it in overtime

Green Bay led 16–14 at halftime, regulation ended 22–22, and the Packers won it 25–22 in overtime. The Packers finished with a 466–367 edge in total offense and averaged 7.4 yards per play.

The Bengals went 5-for-14 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Packers kept the ball for 33:59.

Key advantages

  • +1.8 yards/play GB 7.4 · CIN 5.6
  • +1 turnover margin GB 1 · CIN 2 turnovers
  • +99 total yards GB 466 · CIN 367

Game Highlights

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Why the Packers Won

Green Bay won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Packers vs Bengals
PackersStatBengals
7.4Yards per play5.6
1Turnovers2
466Total yards367
Other team stats
63Plays65
36%Third-down conversion36%
33:59Time of possession34:06

Scoring Summary

The Packers scored two touchdowns and four field goals; the Bengals scored three touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Packers vs Bengals
TimeTeamPlayGBCIN
1st quarter
1:15CINJoe Burrow → Samaje Perine, 4-yard TD Takes leadEvan McPherson XP07
2nd quarter
11:49GBAaron Rodgers → AJ Dillon, 12-yard TDXP missed67
7:24GBMason Crosby 44-yard FG Takes lead97
1:07GBAaron Rodgers → Davante Adams, 5-yard TD Extends leadMason Crosby XP167
0:36CINJoe Burrow → Ja'Marr Chase, 70-yard TDEvan McPherson XP1614
3rd quarter
5:45GBMason Crosby 44-yard FG Extends lead1914
4th quarter
11:20GBMason Crosby 22-yard FG Extends lead2214
3:27CINJoe Mixon 8-yard TD run Ties gameJoe Burrow → Tee Higgins, 2-pt conversion2222
Overtime
1:55GBMason Crosby 49-yard FG Game winner2522

Fantasy Points: Packers vs Bengals, Week 5 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Davante AdamsGBWR37.6 PTSWR1
  2. Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR27.9 PTSWR7
  3. Aaron RodgersGBQB20.8 PTSQB12
  4. Joe BurrowCINQB20.3 PTSQB14

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Aaron RodgersGBQB20.8QB1227/3934421———102.9Start/Sit →
Joe BurrowCINQB20.3QB1426/3828122311085.5Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Davante AdamsGBWR37.6WR1WR———16112061Start/Sit →
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR27.9WR7WR———1061591Start/Sit →
Samaje PerineCINRB18.3RB18RB1159054241Start/Sit →
AJ DillonGBRB17.9RB19RB830044491Start/Sit →
Aaron JonesGBRB14.9RB23RB1410305460
Joe MixonCINRB10.5RB33RB103311120
Tee HigginsCINWR10.2WR42WR———75320Start/Sit →
Tyler BoydCINWR6.4WR67WR———54240
Marcedes LewisGBTE5.4TE26TE———22340
Randall CobbGBWR5.0WR80WR———32300
C.J. UzomahCINTE3.6TE41TE———22160
Chris EvansCINRB3.5RB54RB———22150
Drew SampleCINTE2.9TE45TE———4290Start/Sit →
Allen LazardGBWR2.6WR99WR———2260
Robert TonyanGBTE1.8TE55TE———2180Start/Sit →
Kylin HillGBRB1.5RB68RB———1150
Auden TateCINWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Green Bay Packers

Snap Share

  1. Davante AdamsWR58 snaps91%
  2. Allen LazardWR55 snaps86%
  3. Aaron JonesRB44 snaps69%
  4. Robert TonyanTE38 snaps59%
  5. Randall CobbWR35 snaps55%

Target Share35 targets

  1. Davante Adams46%, 16 targets
  2. Aaron Jones14%, 5 targets
  3. AJ Dillon11%, 4 targets
  4. Randall Cobb9%, 3 targets
  5. Marcedes Lewis6%, 2 targets
  6. Other14%, 5 targets

Carry Share22 carries

  1. Aaron Jones64%, 14 carries
  2. AJ Dillon36%, 8 carries

Cincinnati Bengals

Snap Share

  1. Ja'Marr ChaseWR61 snaps91%
  2. C.J. UzomahTE56 snaps84%
  3. Tyler BoydWR55 snaps82%
  4. Tee HigginsWR47 snaps70%
  5. Samaje PerineRB41 snaps61%

Target Share37 targets

  1. Ja'Marr Chase27%, 10 targets
  2. Tee Higgins19%, 7 targets
  3. Tyler Boyd14%, 5 targets
  4. Samaje Perine14%, 5 targets
  5. Drew Sample11%, 4 targets
  6. Other16%, 6 targets

Carry Share24 carries

  1. Samaje Perine46%, 11 carries
  2. Joe Mixon42%, 10 carries
  3. Joe Burrow13%, 3 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR6191%1027%0
Davante AdamsGBWR5891%1646%0
Allen LazardGBWR5586%26%0
C.J. UzomahCINTE5684%25%0
Tyler BoydCINWR5582%514%0
Tee HigginsCINWR4770%719%0
Aaron JonesGBRB4469%514%14
Samaje PerineCINRB4161%514%11
Robert TonyanGBTE3859%26%0
Randall CobbGBWR3555%39%0
Marcedes LewisGBTE2945%26%0
AJ DillonGBRB2133%411%8
Drew SampleCINTE2131%411%0
Joe MixonCINRB1928%13%10
Josiah DeguaraGBTE1320%00%0
Auden TateCINWR1319%13%0
Equanimeous St. BrownGBWR1219%00%0
Trenton IrwinCINWR913%00%0
Chris EvansCINRB710%25%0
Amari RodgersGBWR58%00%0
Malik TaylorGBWR46%00%0
Tyler DavisGBTE46%00%0
Kylin HillGBRB23%13%0
Mitchell WilcoxCINTE23%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Davante AdamsGB · WR37.626.9+10.791%46% tgt—000%1646%
Joe BurrowCIN · QB20.318.6+1.7100%38 att—38313%00%
Aaron Jones Sr.GB · RB14.917.4−2.569%64% car—01464%514%
Aaron RodgersGB · QB20.817.2+3.6100%39 att—3900%00%
Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · WR27.916.8+11.191%27% tgt—000%1027%
Samaje PerineCIN · RB18.315.5+2.861%46% car—01146%514%
AJ DillonGB · RB17.911.9+6.033%36% car—0836%411%
Tee HigginsCIN · WR10.211.8−1.670%19% tgt—000%719%
Tyler BoydCIN · WR6.48.4−2.082%14% tgt—000%514%
Joe MixonCIN · RB10.58.1+2.428%42% car—01042%13%
Drew SampleCIN · TE2.96.7−3.831%11% tgt—000%411%
Randall CobbGB · WR5.05.1−0.155%9% tgt—000%39%
Allen LazardGB · WR2.63.4−0.886%6% tgt—000%26%
C.J. UzomahCIN · TE3.63.4+0.284%5% tgt—000%25%
Chris EvansCIN · RB3.53.4+0.110%5% tgt—000%25%
Marcedes LewisGB · TE5.43.4+2.045%6% tgt—000%26%
Robert TonyanGB · TE1.83.4−1.659%6% tgt—000%26%
Auden TateCIN · WR0.01.7−1.719%3% tgt—000%13%
Kylin HillGB · RB1.51.7−0.23%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Packers 35 targets and 22 carries; Bengals 37 targets and 24 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Aaron Rodgers

GB · QB · 20.8 pts on 17.2 expected

27 of 39 passing for 344 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Aaron Rodgers →

Joe Burrow

CIN · QB · 20.3 pts on 18.6 expected

26 of 38 passing for 281 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 3 carries for 11 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Joe Burrow →

Davante Adams Ran hot

GB · WR · 37.6 pts on 26.9 expected

16 targets (46% of the team's), 11 catches for 206 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 26.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Davante Adams →

Aaron Jones Sr. Volume, no payoff

GB · RB · 14.9 pts on 17.4 expected

5 targets (14% of the team's), 4 catches for 6 yards; 14 carries (64% of the team's) for 103 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.4 expected.

Ja'Marr Chase Ran hot

CIN · WR · 27.9 pts on 16.8 expected

10 targets (27% of the team's), 6 catches for 159 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Ja'Marr Chase →

Samaje Perine

CIN · RB · 18.3 pts on 15.5 expected

5 targets (14% of the team's), 4 catches for 24 yards and 1 touchdown; 11 carries (46% of the team's) for 59 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.5 expected.

Start/Sit: Samaje Perine →

AJ Dillon Ran hot

GB · RB · 17.9 pts on 11.9 expected

4 targets (11% of the team's), 4 catches for 49 yards and 1 touchdown; 8 carries (36% of the team's) for 30 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: AJ Dillon →

Randall Cobb

GB · WR · 5.0 pts on 5.1 expected

3 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 30 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 5.1 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Green Bay Packers

  • Stock up: Randall Cobb played 55% of the snaps, up from a 31% season average.
  • Stock up: Allen Lazard played 86% of the snaps, up from a 70% season average.

Cincinnati Bengals

  • Stock up: Samaje Perine led the backfield with 61% of the snaps after trailing Joe Mixon before this game.
  • Stock down: Joe Mixon lost the backfield lead: 28% of the snaps to Samaje Perine's 61%.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Packers defense and Bengals defense
Points allowed toPackers DBengals D
QBs18.316.0
RBs20.824.5
WRs33.431.7
TEs13.214.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Cincinnati opened at 44% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Bengals win probability

Bengals win probability by game minuteBengals started at 44%, stood at 38% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4OT100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +23Burrow → Perine, 4-yd TD45% → 68%Q1 1:15
  2. −23Rodgers → Adams, 5-yd TD38% → 15%Q2 1:07
  3. +23Burrow → Chase, 70-yd TD15% → 38%Q2 0:36
  4. +48Mixon 8-yd TD run1% → 49%Q4 3:27
  5. −50Crosby 49-yd FG50% → <1%OT 1:55

Swing in Bengals win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Packers vs Bengals
Green Bay PackersMeasureCincinnati Bengals
63Plays65
65%Pass rate63%
8.1Yds / dropback6.4
6.0Yds / carry4.3
4/11Third downs5/14

Efficiency edge Green Bay ran 2 fewer plays but gained 1.7 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • GB Adams 46% · Jones 14% · Dillon 11%
  • CIN Chase 27% · Higgins 19% · Perine 14%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Packers vs Bengals
ResultGBCIN
Touchdowns23
Field goals40
Punts25
Turnovers12
Missed field goals32

GB turnover edge: +1

  • The Bengals opened the scoring on their third possession, a 10-play, 51-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 25 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
GBQ1 15:006333:02Punt
CINQ1 11:58392:19Punt
GBQ1 9:392150:51Interception
CINQ1 8:48311:39Punt
GBQ1 7:09300:56Punt
CINQ1 6:1310514:58Touchdown
GBQ1 1:157754:26Touchdown
CINQ2 11:493-12:05Punt
GBQ2 9:446362:20Field goal
CINQ2 7:24371:29Punt
GBQ2 5:559814:48Touchdown
CINQ2 1:072750:31Touchdown
GBQ2 0:361-110:36End of half
CINQ3 15:003321:37Interception
GBQ3 13:2312567:38Field goal
CINQ3 5:4510355:37Punt
GBQ3 0:087813:48Field goal
CINQ4 11:2013757:53Touchdown
GBQ4 3:275571:15Missed FG
CINQ4 2:129351:51Missed FG
GBQ4 0:213200:21Missed FG
CINOT 10:00100:13Interception
GBOT 9:473-51:39Missed FG
CINOT 8:087383:54Missed FG
GBOT 4:146292:19Field goal
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Packers vs Bengals Head-to-Head

The Packers and Bengals first met in 1971 and have played 15 times since.

All-time series
8–7Packers lead, 15 meetings since 1971
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Packers win
24–101995
Largest Bengals win
28–71976

Since 2021

2–0 Packers lead

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. P = Packers win, B = Bengals win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Packers vs Bengals
PackersStatBengals
13-4Record10-7
26.5Points per game27.1
365.6Yards per game361.5
5.8Yards per play5.9
21.8Points allowed per game22.1
328.2Yards allowed per game350.8

Packers vs Bengals Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
GB −2Packers covered by 1
Total
50Under: 47 points scored (by 3)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Packers26.025−1.0
Bengals24.022−2.0

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Green Bay Packers

Against the spread
4–1
Over/under
2–3
ATS as favorite
3–1
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS on the road
2–1

Cincinnati Bengals

Against the spread
2–3
Over/under
1–4
ATS as favorite
0–1
ATS as underdog
2–2
ATS at home
1–2

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Packers and Bengals in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Packer or a Bengal, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Packers vs Bengals Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Packers vs Bengals Week 5 game?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 25–22 in Week 5 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH, on October 10, 2021. See the Packers' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Packers vs Bengals?

The final score was Packers 25, Bengals 22 in overtime. The Packers led 16–14 at halftime, and the second half went Packers 6, Bengals 8 before overtime.

What happened in the Packers vs Bengals game?

Green Bay led 16–14 at halftime, regulation ended 22–22, and the Packers won it 25–22 in overtime. The Packers finished with a 466–367 edge in total offense and averaged 7.4 yards per play. Davante Adams led all players with 11 catches for 206 yards and a touchdown. The Bengals committed 2 turnovers, the Packers 1.

What was the game-winning score in Packers vs Bengals?

Mason Crosby's 49-yard field goal with 1:55 left in the overtime gave the Packers a 25–22 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Packers vs Bengals?

Davante Adams led the game with 37.6 PPR fantasy points, the WR1 of Week 5, on 11 catches for 206 yards and a touchdown. Ja'Marr Chase was next with 27.9 (WR7). See Davante Adams's 2021 game log.

Who led Packers vs Bengals in passing, rushing and receiving?

Aaron Rodgers (GB) led all passers with 27 of 39 for 344 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception. Aaron Jones (GB) led in rushing with 14 carries for 103 yards. Davante Adams (GB) led in receiving with 11 catches for 206 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Davante Adams score against the Bengals?

Davante Adams scored 37.6 points in PPR leagues, 32.1 in half-PPR and 26.6 in standard scoring against the Bengals in Week 5 of the 2021 season, on 11 catches for 206 yards and a touchdown. He drew 46% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Packers vs Bengals?

Ja'Marr Chase outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 27.9 PPR points on 16.8 xFP (+11.1). Drew Sample fell furthest short, with 2.9 points on 6.7 xFP (−3.8). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Packers beat the Bengals?

The Packers beat the Bengals 25–22 because they averaged 7.4 yards per play to 5.6, won the turnover battle 2–1, and outgained them 466–367. Mason Crosby's 49-yard field goal put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Packers vs Bengals?

The Packers won the turnover battle 2–1: the Bengals gave the ball away 2 times and the Packers 1 time. The Packers won the game.

What is the all-time Packers vs Bengals record?

The Packers lead the all-time series 8–7 across 15 meetings since 1971.

When did the Packers and Bengals last play before this game?

Before Week 5 of 2021, they last met in the 2017 season on September 24, 2017, when the Packers beat the Bengals 27–24.

What was the closing spread for Packers vs Bengals?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Packers −2, making the Green Bay Packers 2-point favorites, with a closing total of 50. That implied about 26.0 points for the Packers and 24.0 for the Bengals.

Did Packers vs Bengals go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 50, and the teams combined for 47 points, 3 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Packers vs Bengals?

The Packers covered by 1 against the closing line of Packers −2. The final margin was 3 points.