Postgame Report: Bengals Lose to Packers, Joe Flacco Flashes Potential in Debut

The Cincinnati Bengals fell 27–18 to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, extending their losing streak to four games. In his Bengals debut, quarterback Joe Flacco finished the game 29-45 for 219 passing yards and two touchdowns, showing poise and leadership despite limited practice time. James Rapien breaks down the game’s biggest takeaways — including the offense’s slow start, defensive struggles in the second half, and how Flacco’s presence could stabilize the team moving forward. Plus, we look ahead to a crucial short week matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers and discuss whether Cincinnati can bounce back at home on Thursday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.