Packers' Mason Crosby hits game-winning field goal in OT after string of misses
The Packers and Bengals struggled throughout the game with kicking
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby had a shaky kicking performance but finally got it done with the game on the line in overtime against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Crosby had missed three consecutive field goals before hitting a 49-yard kick with 1:58 remaining in the extra period. Green Bay picked up a 25-22 win.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) kicks a field goal from the hold of Corey Bojorquez in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Both teams had chances to win the game in the final moments.
Joe Burrow led the Bengals down the field in the fourth quarter and finished with a touchdown and a two-point conversion to tie the game with 3:27 remaining. It was too much time for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers as the reigning NFL MVP got Crosby in position for a 36-yard field goal. It was wide left.
On Burrow’s turn, he got the Bengals down the field in eight plays to give Evan McPherson a try at the go-ahead field goal.
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McPherson missed his kick off the upright. Three plays later, Rodgers had a 20-yard completion to Davante Adams but again Crosby missed a potential game-winner.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Overtime was much of the same. Burrow threw an interception to linebacker De’Vondre Campbell. Rodgers ran two plays to give the Packers a chance again. And for the third time, Crosby missed. The Bengals missed a chance at the game-winner on their next drive too.
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) misses a field goal against the Green Bay Packers in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Five plays later, Rodgers again put Crosby in a position to win it. This time, Crosby was able to deliver a 49-yarder.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Rodgers finished 27-for-39 for 344 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Adams finished with 11 catches for 206 yards and a touchdown. A.J. Dillon also had a touchdown catch.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Aaron Jones ran for 103 yards on 14 carries.
Burrow showcased just how important he is to the Bengals offense. He was 26-for-38 for 281 passing yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Ja’Marr Chase had six catches for 159 yards and a touchdown. Samaje Perine had four catches for 24 yards and a touchdown. He also led the Bengals with 59 rushing yards on 11 carries.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow throws against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
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Green Bay picked up its fourth straight win to move to 4-1 on the season. The Bengals dropped to 2-2.