October 15, 2025 – Green Bay, WI
The Green Bay Packers secured a thrilling 27-24 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, moving to 3-1-1 and tightening their NFC North lead. Jordan Love’s late touchdown pass to Tucker Kraft sealed the comeback after trailing 17-10 at halftime. Love threw for 278 yards and two scores, while Josh Jacobs ran for 112 yards. The defense, sparked by Xavier McKinney’s interception, held firm despite 10 penalties for 85 yards. “We fought hard, but we’ve got to clean up those mistakes,” coach Matt LaFleur said postgame.\
However, the victory came at a cost with three key injuries looming over the Week 7 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, who are desperate to end a four-game skid. The Packers, 6.5-point road favorites, face a Cardinals team led by Kyler Murray’s dual-threat play and a stout secondary.
Wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks, with 18 catches for 245 yards this season, suffered an ankle sprain in the third quarter and didn’t return, finishing with two catches for 15 yards. Early reports suggest a high-ankle sprain, potentially sidelining him for Week 7, elevating rookies Matthew Golden and Malik Heath.
Kicker Brandon McManus, a veteran with an 84.5% career field goal rate, aggravated a right quadriceps strain and was inactive against Cincinnati. Rookie Lucas Havrisik nailed all three field goals, but McManus’ questionable status tests the kicking unit’s depth.
Left tackle Rasheed Walker, a mainstay with 260 snaps this season, reinjured his quadriceps against the Bengals. Listed as questionable pregame, he allowed one pressure before exiting late. Rookie Jordan Morgan filled in, but Walker’s absence could expose Love to Arizona’s pass rush, led by Haason Reddick’s 4.5 sacks.
The injuries add to an already thin roster, with Aaron Banks (groin/knee), Zach Tom (oblique/back), and Devonte Wyatt (knee) also banged up. With the Lions at 4-1 and Vikings at 3-2, the NFC North race is tight. “We’re built for this,” Love said, but the medical staff’s Wednesday report will be critical. A win in Arizona keeps Green Bay’s playoff hopes alive, but the margin is slim. Check Packers.com for updates.
