Burrow watches as Love and Clifford lead Packers to victory over Bengals
The Green Bay Packers showcased their offensive prowess in a preseason match against the Cincinnati Bengals. Jordan Love, stepping in for Aaron Rodgers, demonstrated his command of the Packers’ passing game. Love completed 7 of 10 passes for 46 yards and connected with Romeo Doubs for a touchdown. Joe Burrow, the Bengals’ star quarterback, was sidelined due to a calf strain, allowing Jake Browning and Trevor Siemian to split quarterback duties. Despite Love’s exceptional performance, rookie Sean Clifford also impressed with three touchdown drives, though he was intercepted twice by Bengals safety Tycen Anderson. The game saw Green Bay’s quarterbacks distributing passes to a diverse group of receivers, displaying the potential of the team’s new-look offense.
Following his remarkable showing, Love expressed his satisfaction with the passing game and acknowledged the opportunity for young players to gain valuable experience. Packers coach Matt LeFleur praised Love’s poise and command on the field, considering it a positive first exposure for the upcoming season.
Meanwhile, the Bengals faced a disappointing outcome without Burrow. Browning, who was on the team’s practice squad last year, struggled at times, going 10 for 17 with an interception. Siemian, a veteran addition, had a mixed performance, going 15 for 28 with an interception. Bengals coach Zac Taylor stressed the importance of protecting the football and improving their offensive productivity.
Despite the absence of scuffles that occurred during their joint practice, penalties were incurred by young players on both teams. Kicker Evan McPherson stood out for the Bengals, delivering accurate field goals throughout the match.
On the injury front, Bengals linebacker Joe Bachie and safety Yusef Corker suffered injuries during the game, while Tanner Hudson was ruled out due to a concussion.
The Packers are set to host the New England Patriots on August 19, with a joint practice scheduled prior to the game. The Bengals, on the other hand, will face the Atlanta Falcons next Friday.
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