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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
GB Packers (JP)
4-2 30
37.72
 
VS
proj
Cincinnati Bengals
28 3-2-1
32.28

GB Packers (JP) defeat Cincinnati Bengals for third straight win, 30-28

GB Packers (JP) extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought victory over Cincinnati Bengals, securing a 30-28 win. GB Packers (JP) never trailed in this one after earning a 2-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Aaron Rodgers (13 points) and Mason Crosby (6). Evan McPherson (2-2 FG, 40 long, 4-4 XP) and Joe Burrow (271 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 20 Rush Yds) did their part for Cincinnati Bengals in the loss. GB Packers (JP) (4-2) will look to build on their success against New Orleans Saints, while Cincinnati Bengals (3-2-1) face off against Hou Texans (GA) in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  GB Packers (JP)   Cincinnati Bengals

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 195 yards , running for 19 yards and scoring 3 touchdowns against the Bears, Rodgers recorded 13 points this week. His scoring output was 72.4% more than his 7.54-point projection and was much higher than his 8.5-point season scoring average. Rodgers ranks #14 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Football Team next week.
Aaron Rodgers

Top Player Comparison

GB Packers (JP)
Points
% of total points 30
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
13
7.54
43.3%
2
Mason Crosby
K
6
7.15
20%
3
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
6
6.51
20%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
4
5.85
13.3%
Cincinnati Bengals
Points
% of total points 28
1
Evan McPherson
K
10
7.43
35.7%
2
Joe Burrow
QB
9
7.84
32.1%
3
Joe Mixon
RB
4
4.11
14.3%
4
The Cincinnati Bengals defense
DEF
4
5.34
14.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with standout moments early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, GB Packers (JP) had a 30-28 lead. Aaron Rodgers connected with Davante Adams for a 41-yard pass for GB Packers (JP). Meanwhile, Joe Burrow hit Joe Mixon for a 40-yard touchdown pass for Cincinnati Bengals. Burrow also lit up the scoreboard with a 24-yard touchdown pass and a 53-yard pass.

Points By Position

  GB Packers (JP)   Cincinnati Bengals

What If

GB Packers (JP) would have beaten eight other teams besides Cincinnati Bengals this week.
Cincinnati Bengals would have lost to five other teams besides GB Packers (JP) this week.
GB Packers (JP) would be 5-1 if they played Cincinnati Bengals every week.
Had they played each other last week, GB Packers (JP) would have topped Cincinnati Bengals 41-25.
GB Packers (JP) would be 4-1 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Cincinnati Bengals.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as GB Packers (JP), Cincinnati Bengals would be 3-2.
If GB Packers (JP) had played every team in the league each week, they would be 55-21-2.
If they played every team every week, Cincinnati Bengals would be 38-38-2.

Next Week Preview

Cincinnati Bengals
In Week 7, fifth-place Cincinnati Bengals (3-2-1) will take on 14th-place Hou Texans (GA) (1-5). Six weeks into the 2021 campaign, Cincinnati Bengals are ranked seventh in points scored, while Hou Texans (GA) have tallied the league's 11th-highest point total. Over the last three weeks, Cincinnati Bengals has put up 25.67 points per game, while Hou Texans (GA) has averaged just 14.33 per contest.
GB Packers (JP)
GB Packers (JP) (4-2) will face New Orleans Saints (2-4) in Week 7. GB Packers (JP) might have to shuffle the deck a bit with Mike Williams out on bye in Week 7. Over the last three weeks, GB Packers (JP) have scored 32.67 points per game, while New Orleans Saints have averaged just 15.33 per contest.