Packers vs. Bengals: TV Info, Spread, Injury Updates, Game Time and More

After beating AFC rival Pittsburgh on Monday Night Football, the Cincinnati Bengals face a tougher challenge in Week 3 when the Green Bay Packers come to town. 

Both teams enter this contest with 1-1 records after opening the season with tough losses to playoff-caliber teams. 

The Packers torched the Washington Redskins 38-20 at home in Week 2, as Aaron Rodgers passed for 480 yards and four touchdowns. Green Bay's offense was unstoppable, but the Bengals will provide much more resistance than what we saw from the Redskins. 

Cincinnati struggled to move the ball on offense in the first half against the Steelers, but a dominant defensive performance by the front seven kept the team in the game. Andy Dalton suddenly came alive in the second half, leading the Bengals on two scoring drives to seal the victory at home. 

Here's what you need to know about what should be a thrilling game between the Packers and Bengals.

When: Sunday, Sept. 22, at 1 p.m. ET

Where: Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

Watch: FOX

Live Stream: NFL Sunday Ticket

Betting Lines (via Bovada) 

• Over/Under: 47 pts.
• Spread: Cincinnati (+2)

Packers Injury Report (via NFL.com) 

Johnny Jolly	DE	Neck	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
T.J. Lang	G	Back	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Jermichael Finley	TE	Toe	Limited Participation in Practice	Probable
Eddie Lacy	RB	Concussion	Did Not Participate in Practice	Questionable
Jarrett Bush	CB	Hamstring	Did Not Participate in Practice	Out
Morgan Burnett	S	Hamstring	Did Not Participate in Practice	Out
Tramon Williams	CB	Groin	Limited Participation in Practice	Probable
John Kuhn	RB	Hamstring	Did Not Participate in Practice	Doubtful
Casey Hayward	CB	Hamstring	Out (Definitely Will Not Play)	Out

Bengals Injury Report (via NFL.com) 

Jeromy Miles	S	Hamstring	Limited Participation in Practice	Questionable
Giovani Bernard	RB	Hamstring	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Alex Smith	TE	Illness	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Brandon Ghee	CB	Concussion	Did Not Participate in Practice	Out
Anthony Collins	T	Knee	Did Not Participate in Practice	Questionable
Mike Pollak	G	Knee	Did Not Participate in Practice	Doubtful
Adam Jones	CB	Abdomen	Limited Participation in Practice	Questionable
Carlos Dunlap	DE	Thigh	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Dre Kirkpatrick	CB	Hamstring	Did Not Participate in Practice	Doubtful
Marvin Jones	WR	Foot	Limited Participation in Practice	Probable
Robert Geathers	DE	Elbow	Out (Definitely Will Not Play)	Out
Wallace Gilberry	DE	Knee	Full Participation in Practice	Probable

Can Cincinnati's Secondary Stymie Green Bay's Aerial Attack?

The Bengals feature a dynamic front seven that is adept at bringing the heat to opposing quarterbacks. Michael Johnson, Carlos Dunlap and Geno Atkins are all capable of winning one-on-one matchups more often than not, and Green Bay's offensive line will struggle to contain them.

That said, Rodgers is masterful at avoiding pressure and making big plays while rolling out of the pocket to either side. He can deliver strikes from any angle to anywhere on the field, and his receivers are good at finding open spots when plays break down. 

This puts tremendous pressure on opposing secondaries, as we've seen all too clearly in the Packers' first two contests. Rodgers has totaled 813 yards with seven touchdowns against the San Francisco 49ers and Redskins. 

While Washington's defense is far from impressive, the same can't be said for that of San Francisco. 

The defensive backs for Cincinnati must be sharp this week, or Rodgers will carve up yet another defensive secondary. 

Prediction

Green Bay's defense is susceptible to getting burned both against the run (as we saw against Washington) and against the pass (as San Francisco demonstrated). 

With the right game plan and solid execution, Andy Dalton can find consistent success. Rookie tight end Tyler Eifert and rookie running back Giovani Bernard have both proven themselves to be special players, and A.J. Green is one of the best players in the NFL.

But it's hard to imagine Dalton keeping up with Rodgers in a shootout.

Cincinnati's defense is good. It may be one of the best in the league, but Rodgers is playing at such a high level right now. 

Advantage: Green Bay

Final Score 

Packers win 31-24

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