Packers v. Bengals: Behind the Numbers
Here is a look at the stats and figures that help define the Green Bay Packers' performance against the Cincinnati Bengals.
By Paul_Bretl
2/4
4
466
206
4 in 4
3.6
6
Too Many
3rd and 16
2.90
28
Understandably so, there were some concerns surrounding the cornerback group, who was without Jaire Alexander and who was up against some talented receivers. But for the most part, this unit played well. Kevin King and Chandon Sullivan combined to allow just five completions for only 28 yards. Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd of the Bengals combined for just 56 total receiving yards.
Eric Stokes had the toughest assignment, lining up across from Ja'Marr Chase, who finished with 82 yards on four completions with Stokes on him per PFF. However, when it comes to guarding Chase, you're likely not going to stop him, the hope is just to slow him down.
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Comments (10)
Leland
October 11, 2021 at 11:32 am
I would like to know what the YAC was against our defense. It seemed like there was a terrible lack of wrapping up on tackles. I have never seen a game with more yardage gained per individual contact on running plays. One and two yard gains consistently went to five and six.
SanLobo
October 11, 2021 at 01:02 pm
Hill has shown more promise on kick returns than Amari Rodgers. Returning kicks seems to be a special skill that just is not that easy to coach and/or learn. It may be time for the team to look more toward Hill on Special Teams.
greengold
October 11, 2021 at 02:02 pm
San Lobo, I'd like to see Kylin Hill become a bigger part of the mix on offense. Especially facing Ds who typically shut down run plays on the interior. Hill has a remarkable ability to cut out wide, find the hole, and get North-South! He's a premiere RB, and not enough people understand that. He blew Clyde Edwards-Helaire's numbers away the year CEH was drafted R1.
Sadly, having TWO premiere RBs seems to be too much for Aaron Rodgers to manage properly. He's got to get this great RBs more attempts. More, legit attempts. The Packers are blessed with a massively powerful rushing attack, and can't get the QB to feed them properly.
22 carries total v. CIN is a kind of malpractice when the GB OL is owning one of the best Run Ds in the NFL up front to the tune of 6 ypc.
We won the game. I get it. But, it could have been put away. The Packers 2nd half rushing average of 8.8 ypc should have been trusted more, no matter Aaron Jones' huge 14.4 ypc average with his big 57 yard carry. Dillon alone was averaging 4.2 ypc.
RUN THE ROCK! Wear out the opposition. We had done that, and did not finish the job. We didn't capitalize on those 2nd half successes. Just 11 carries between Jones and Dillon Q3 & Q4.
The Packers have EVERYTHING it takes to be a power running team in the NFL, and we're not doing it. Think of how much that would save our defense, and other key players.
There are other stars on this Packers team who deserve to shine.
greengold
October 11, 2021 at 01:47 pm
Great stuff, Paul!
The Packers have played the TOP 2 teams in Red Zone TD Scoring Allowed in their 5 games played... NO, SF. CIN is ranked # 11. DET is ranked #12. Four of our 5 games played were against teams with great Red Zone Ds. PIT is almost in the top half of the NFL at #17.
Considering the OL losses to injury in the span of those 5 games, not to mention the loss of MVS, I can understand the dip from 2020 there. This Sunday's opponent, CHI, is also one of the best, ranked #3 overall in the NFL. They've allowed TD on just 35% of opponent's RZ opps. However, they've played a lot of weaker teams.
The Packers continue to face significant challenges under adversity, yet, remain standing with a 4-1 record through all of that. Remarkable play, considering...
Lphill
October 11, 2021 at 01:57 pm
The red zone inefficiency has to be because of the changes to the O line hopefully it will improve when starters return .
THESZOTMAN1
October 11, 2021 at 06:52 pm
Hate to be Downer Man, but there is 1 glaring stat missing in the article above: % of touchdowns surrendered in the Red Zone.............
100%! Ouch! If you're gonna have a "bend but don't break" defense, you have to remember NOT to break! Just sayin.
The Szotman
jont
October 11, 2021 at 06:55 pm
16
The Packers' D has allowed a TD in 16 straight red zone possessions.
THIS is what really has to stop. Tampa is 60% for comparison with the Bears leading the league at 38% TDs allowed.
Thegravedigger
October 11, 2021 at 08:07 pm
did anybody notice at the OT coin toss, the ref vinovich looked at crosby and said " great game so far gentlemen." and crosby was like "THANKS".... like thanks alot, asshole. funny stuff. vinovich even cracked a smile when he said it, he knew what he was doing.
croatpackfan
October 13, 2021 at 12:31 am
I believe Vinovich was refering to clean game from both sides. There was total 2 yellow flag if I remember correctly, or maybe one more...
PatrickGB
October 11, 2021 at 10:15 pm
I have a hunch that with the preferred starters on the offensive line that our run stats go up. Also with Daffny and MVS back then I expect to see Matt pull off some more innovative plays. I think that with the return of Z and Alexander the defense will improve. But in the meantime and with a big road stretch ahead we will have to try and win, ugly or not.