The Cincinnati Bengals started Joe Flacco on short notice during a Week 6 encounter with the Green Bay Packers.
There, the Bengals hope to save the season while Joe Burrow rehabs in the background, showing signs of life capable of halting a losing streak.
Here’s a look at live updates from the game as it unfolded.
FINAL: Packers 27, Bengals 18
Bengals strike fast with Ja’Marr Chase TD: Packers 24, Bengals 18
A shocker of a touchdown catch for Chase, with the two-point conversion good too.
Bengals defense struggles again: Packers 24, Bengals 10
Sans Hendrickson, the Bengals defense gets walked down the field again despite a field goal from the offense.
Bengals defense collapses, allows TD: Packers 17, Bengals 7
With Trey Hendrickson out due to injury, the Bengals cough up a 66-yard touchdown drive, capped off by a 14-yard rushing score for Josh Jacobs.
Joe Flacco’s first Bengals TD: Packers 10, Bengals 7
Lengthy drive for the Bengals to open the half results in Flacco finding Tanner Hudson for a touchdown on fourth down.
HALFTIME: Packers 10, Bengals 0
Bengals offense ran out the clock before the half, letting Evan McPherson attempt a 67-yard field goal. He hit the first while the Packers called timeout, then missed the live attempt.
Bengals cough up TD to Packers: Packers 10, Bengals 0
Flacco’s offense isn’t moving yet due to offensive line woes. The defense finally broke, with a key flag on Cam Taylor-Britt helping the Packers down the field.
Bengals hold Packers to field goal: Packers 3, Bengals 0
After one quarter of play, the Flacco-led offense is struggling while the defense gets just enough pressure to end drives.
Bengals intercept Packers: Bengals 0, Packers 0
First drive, DJ Turner swats a pass and Geno Stone picks off Jordan Love to end a redzone stand without coughing up any points.
Ja’Marr Chase is active
After an injury report scare due to illness, Ja’Marr Chase is a go for the Bengals.
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What channel is Bengals vs. Packers game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: CBS (WKRC)
Start time: 4:25 p.m. EST
Bengals vs. Packers will broadcast locally in Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season.
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This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Bengals vs. Packers live updates, score: Highlights, analysis Week 6
Reporting by Chris Roling, Bengals Wire / Bengals Wire
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