Cincinnati secured a 28-3 victory over the Green Bay Packers in their preseason Week 3 matchup on August 27, 2078. Cincinnati dominated the game offensively and defensively, building a decisive lead early and maintaining control throughout.

The Bengals opened the scoring in the first quarter when quarterback Joseph Galle rushed for a 2-yard touchdown at 9:17. The subsequent extra point by Thomas Evans was good, putting Cincinnati ahead 7-0. Cincinnati extended their lead early in the second quarter with a 2-yard run touchdown by Ernie Shelton, followed by another successful extra point, making it 14-0.

Green Bay managed only a single field goal in response. Michael Dockery converted a 53-yard field goal at 4:54 in the second quarter, cutting the deficit to 14-3. However, Cincinnati quickly answered with a touchdown pass from Galle to Kenneth Bowersox for 7 yards late in the second quarter to push the lead to 21-3.

The Bengals added a touchdown in the fourth quarter when quarterback Timothy Bullock connected with Elliott Lopez for an 8-yard score with 10:08 remaining. The touchdown followed strong defensive pressure on Green Bay, including sacks by Lawrence Judd and Christopher Hogg.

Offensively, Cincinnati quarterback Joseph Galle completed 23 of 32 passes for 218 yards and two touchdowns, though he threw one interception. Running back Ernie Shelton contributed 34 rushing yards and a receiving touchdown. Wide receiver Elliott Lopez had 46 receiving yards and one rushing touchdown. Cincinnati's defense recorded four sacks, two forced fumbles, and one interception, disrupting Green Bay's offensive rhythm.

Green Bay's offense was hampered throughout, with quarterback Michael Buckner completing 23 of 33 passes for 178 yards but no touchdowns and one interception. The Packers were held to 50 rushing yards on 20 carries. Wide receiver Chad Sailor led Green Bay with 79 receiving yards. Their defense recorded six sacks, including two by defensive tackle Paul Smith.

Turnovers played a significant role. Green Bay lost a key second-quarter fumble by Buckner, recovered by Cincinnati's Christopher Hogg, and threw an interception by Edward Stone. Cincinnati maintained ball control well enough to prevent Green Bay from converting critical third downs, though neither team attempted any third-down conversions.

Penalties were relatively balanced, with both teams committing four penalties for around 30-36 yards. Despite the injury concerns noted on Green Bay’s special teams play, key injured players appeared able to return during the game.

Cincinnati head coach John Clegg's game plan was executed effectively on both sides of the ball, while Green Bay head coach Bernard Jones will look to adjust ahead of the remainder of the preseason schedule. The Bengals' early established lead and consistent pressure limited Green Bay’s scoring opportunities in this preseason matchup.