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Cincinnati (2-3-0) at Green Bay (2-1-1)
- When: Oct 12 2025, 4:25 PM
- Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI
- Where to watch: CBS
- Last Meeting: GB 25-22, October 10th, 2021
Cincinnati vs Green Bay Preview & Prediction
Spread: Green Bay -14.0
Moneyline: Green Bay (-1300)
Total: 45.5
Cincinnati Bengals: Flacco’s Familiar Foe
Joe Flacco’s debut in a Bengals uniform comes with an odd twist, he’s already beaten this same Packers team once this season. Now he’ll try to do it again with an entirely new set of teammates, something only one other quarterback in NFL history (Jack Kemp, 1962) has ever accomplished.
Cincinnati is desperate for a spark after dropping three straight by a combined 76 points before signing the veteran. With Joe Burrow sidelined for months due to a toe injury, Flacco steps in to stabilize an offense that’s been sputtering and surrendering sacks at an alarming rate. The Bengals rank near the bottom of the league in total offense and have allowed 15 sacks already.
The offensive line remains a major question mark, especially against Green Bay’s relentless pass rush led by Micah Parsons, who has recorded 26 pressures and multiple dominant outings this season. If Flacco’s protection doesn’t hold up, it could be another long day for Cincinnati.
Defensively, the Bengals are a liability. They rank 30th overall, giving up over 390 yards per game, and have allowed more yards after the catch (878) than any team in the NFL. If that trend continues, Green Bay’s playmakers will have plenty of room to operate.
Green Bay Packers: Time to Regain Form
Coming off a bye week, Green Bay returns to Lambeau Field for the first time in over a month with fresh legs and a massive betting edge. The Packers opened as two-touchdown favorites, a nod to their offensive balance and home dominance.
Despite a surprising loss to Cleveland earlier this year, the Packers have shown flashes of elite play, particularly at home where their passing game has flourished. Tight end Tucker Kraft and running back Josh Jacobs have been key weapons, ranking among league leaders in yards after the catch.
On the defensive side, the Packers are hungry for turnovers after forcing just two all season, a major drop from their 31 takeaways last year. Facing a Bengals team that leads the NFL with 11 giveaways, this could be the week Green Bay’s defense finally capitalizes.
Coach Matt LaFleur knows complacency is dangerous, especially after watching Flacco orchestrate a fourth-quarter comeback against his team just three weeks ago. Expect an aggressive start and a game plan built to exploit Cincinnati’s secondary and shaky offensive front.
NFL Final Score Prediction
This matchup feels lopsided on paper, and the betting line reflects it. Green Bay’s rested offense and pass rush should overwhelm a Bengals squad still finding its footing under Flacco. Expect the Packers to roll early and never look back.
Final Score: Packers 31, Bengals 13
Lean: Green Bay -14.0
Total: Under 45.5
- NFL Football Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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