Packers vs Bengals live.. Green Bay clings to late lead as Flacco, Chase rally Cincinnati at Lambeau

A bruising afternoon at Lambeau Field has tilted Green Bay’s way, but Joe Flacco and Ja’Marr Chase have dragged Cincinnati back into striking distance. In this packers vs bengals live Week 6 showdown on Sunday, October 12, the Packers lead late in the fourth quarter with momentum swinging on nearly every snap.

Score & Status — packers vs bengals live

• Status: Live (4th quarter)

• Score: Green Bay Packers 24–18 Cincinnati Bengals

• Venue: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Kickoff (Time Zones)

• USA (ET) — Sun, Oct 12, 4:25 p.m.

• USA (PT) — Sun, Oct 12, 1:25 p.m.

• Canada (Toronto) — Sun, Oct 12, 4:25 p.m.

• UK (London) — Sun, Oct 12, 9:25 p.m. BST

Live Timeline (Key Moments)

• 14:15 (Q2): Packers strike first — Lucas Havrisik nails a 43-yard field goal for 3–0.

• 4:05 (Q2): Power football — Josh Jacobs bangs in from 3 yards, 10–0 Packers.

• 4:46 (Q3): Bengals answer — Tanner Hudson hauls a 2-yard TD from Joe Flacco, 10–7.

• 14:56 (Q4): Statement drive — Jacobs bursts 14 yards for his second TD, 17–7 becomes 17–7+PAT (17–7 to 17–7? Green Bay pushes to 17–7 then to 17–10 later).

• 10:43 (Q4): Evan McPherson trims it with a 45-yard field goal, 17–10.

• 7:33 (Q4): Jordan Love finds Tucker Kraft on a 19-yard seam — Packers extend to 24–10.

• 4:11 (Q4): Flacco-to-Chase magic — a dart to the pylon for a late touchdown, and Cincinnati converts the two-pointer to pull within 24–18.

Green Bay has largely controlled the trenches, but that late Chase score flipped the mood instantly. With time still on the clock, one more defensive stand could hand Flacco another chance.

Standout Performers & Turning Points

• Josh Jacobs (GB): The tone-setter. Two rushing touchdowns (3 yards, 14 yards) and chain-moving runs on the drive preceding the Kraft score. His downhill style has punished Cincinnati’s light boxes.

• Jordan Love (GB): Accurate and composed, distributing efficiently and hitting Kraft for a crucial red-zone TD to restore a two-score cushion in the fourth.

• Ja’Marr Chase (CIN): The catalyst of Cincinnati’s late surge — heavy target share and the clutch fourth-quarter touchdown to slash the deficit in this packers vs bengals live contest.

• Green Bay front seven: Timely pressure, including a key sack near the goal line earlier, forced Cincinnati into longer downs and chewed clock.

• Momentum swing: The Bengals’ marathon 17-play TD drive out of halftime rebalanced the game and set the stage for their late push.

Lineups & Shape (if confirmed)

• Packers (Multiple TE looks / zone run base): QB Jordan Love; RB Josh Jacobs; primary pass catchers rotating through Romeo Doubs, Matthew Golden, Tucker Kraft, Luke Musgrave. Defensive rotation has leaned on speed off the edge with Lukas Van Ness active earlier.

• Bengals (11 personnel heavy): QB Joe Flacco; RB Chase Brown/Samaje Perine mix; WRs Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins; TE Tanner Hudson as a red-zone option. Edge rusher Trey Hendrickson exited earlier with a back issue, a significant blow to their pass rush depth.

Match Stats (if available)

(Live figures, approximate; will fluctuate with ongoing drives.)

What It Means — packers vs bengals live

For Green Bay, closing this out would steady the post-bye trajectory and keep pace in a tight NFC North chase. Jacobs’ form and Kraft’s emergence as a reliable middle-of-the-field target are encouraging signs for sustained balance. For Cincinnati, Flacco’s timing with Chase arriving late could be the spark Zac Taylor needs with Joe Burrow sidelined; a comeback here would redefine their AFC North outlook. Either way, the final possessions will hinge on pass protection and two-minute execution in this packers vs bengals live thriller.