PHOTOS: Cincinnati Bengals v Green Bay Packers
The Cincinnati Bengals came so close to breaking through for a win. Instead they found a new way to lose. The offense wasn't entirely to blame. A defense that had contained quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers' potent offense in the first half fell apart late in a 27-24 loss in overtime on Sunday.
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Mason Crosby #2 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals in overtime at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers speaks with head coach Marvin Lewis of the Cincinnati Bengals after a game at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Green Bay won in overtime 27-24. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Mason Crosby #2 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal in overtime against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Marwin Evans #25 of the Green Bay Packers grabs the face mask of Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals trying to make a tackle during the first quarter of their game at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Geromino Allison #81 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the ball while being chased by Adam Jones #24 and Josh Shaw #26 of the Cincinnati Bengals in overtime at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)Photo by: Dylan Buell
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: A.J. Green #18 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches a pass during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: A.J. Green #18 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches a touchdown pass during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Lance Kendricks #84 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers is sacked by Carl Lawson #58 and Chris Smith #94 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Mason Crosby #2 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals in overtime at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers rolls out looking to pass during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Fans of the Green Bay Packers tailgating prior to a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Mason Crosby #2 of the Green Bay Packers kicks a field goal to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-24 in overtime at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)Photo by: Dylan Buell
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers carries the ball during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)Photo by: Dylan Buell
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Marwin Evans #25 of the Green Bay Packers grabs the face mask of Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals trying to make a tackle during the first quarter of their game at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Mason Crosby #2 of the Green Bay Packers kicks the game-winning field goal to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals in overtime at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Mason Crosby #2 and Justin Vogel #8 of the Green Bay Packers celebrate after kicking a field goal to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-24 in overtime at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)Photo by: Dylan Buell
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Jordy Nelson #87 of the Green Bay Packers catches a touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Jordy Nelson #87 of the Green Bay Packers catches a pass during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers is tackled by Shawn Williams #36 of the Cincinnati Bengals diving towards the end zone during the first quarter of their game at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Fans of the Green Bay Packers tailgating prior to a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Members of the Green Bay Packers stand with arms locked as a sign of unity during the national anthem prior to their game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)Photo by: Dylan Buell
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Ty Montgomery #88 of the Green Bay Packers catches a pass during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)Photo by: Dylan Buell
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Geronimo Allison #81 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates in overtime against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)Photo by: Dylan Buell
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Mason Crosby #2 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal in overtime against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Mason Crosby #2 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal in overtime against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Geronimo Allison #81 of the Green Bay Packers catches a pass during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Ahmad Brooks #55 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a sack during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)Photo by: Dylan Buell
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: A detail view of a thermometer on the field before the game between the Green Bay Packers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Temperatures are expected reach an all-time high for a day game at Lambeau Field. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)Photo by: Dylan Buell
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers slides after running the ball during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: A.J. Green #18 of the Cincinnati Bengals avoids a tackle by Damarious Randall #23 of the Green Bay Packers during a game at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Jordy Nelson #87 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass at the end of the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)Photo by: Dylan Buell
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Jordy Nelson #87 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass at the end of the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)Photo by: Dylan Buell
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Fans of the Green Bay Packers tailgating prior to a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: A.J. Green #18 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches a pass during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Vinnie rides in his cart prior to a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers is sacked by Carl Lawson #58 and Chris Smith #94 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Photo by: Stacy Revere