Inside the Packers’ Secret Strategy That Could Dismantle the Bengals This Sunday

So, the Green Bay Packers rolled into Week 6 with the kind of urgency that could give any fan a nervous twitch. Favored by a whopping 14.5 points against a shaky Cincinnati Bengals squad—and fresh off their bye week—it looked like a prime chance for a dominant statement win. But hey, life’s never that straightforward, right? Instead of a blowout, we got a 27-18 win that left many scratching their heads—was this really the Packers’ best? As I watched, one thing hit me clear as day: Jordan Love’s feet might just be the secret sauce keeping this ship afloat. Mobility, scrambles, making plays when the pocket collapses—that’s where the magic happened, despite a hiccup here and there. So, here’s the kicker: if it’s not the quarterback causing the headaches, where does Green Bay really stumble next? Grab a seat—this one’s a fascinating ride.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 12: Josh Jacobs #8 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with teammates after his rushing touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter in the game at Lambeau Field on October 12, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. — (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The Green Bay Packers entered Week 6 in must-win mode.

Sportsbooks had them as 14.5-point favorites over the Cincinnati Bengals, and considering the Packers were coming off their bye, it was the perfect opportunity for them to blow out a struggling team.

The Packers did come away with the win, but it wasn’t in as dominant a fashion as fans would have hoped.

The final score was 27-18, which doesn’t seem like it was a large enough beating for a team like the Packers, which took down the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders in convincing wins to start the year.

While the Packers seem to have their fair share of issues at the moment, analyst Wendell Ferreira noted on X one area in which the Packers excel, which should be encouraging.

“Jordan Love’s mobility was key to the Packers’ win. Scrambles, moving the pocket to create extra time. Despite the INT, Love was really, really good. If you don’t want to see it, the problem is not Love,” Ferreira said.

Jordan Love's mobility was key to the Packers' win. Scrambles, moving the pocket to create extra time. Despite the INT, Love was really, really good.

If you don't want to see it, the problem is not Love.

— Wendell Ferreira (@wendellfp) October 12, 2025

Ferreira noted how well Jordan Love played in this one, an indication that he’s still the player that Packers fans expected him to be.

He not only got it done through the air, throwing for 259 yards and a touchdown, but was able to scramble for meaningful amounts when he needed to, running seven times for 26 yards.

The Packers’ problem doesn’t seem to be with their quarterback, as Ferreira tried to point out.

If their offensive line doesn’t start picking it up, and their defense doesn’t stay as dominant as they were in the first two weeks of the season, this team’s struggles will likely continue.

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