Packers Beat Cardinals 42-38 in Preseason Week 3
Green Bay Packers 42, Arizona Cardinals 38 at Lambeau Field. Kyle McCord went 22 of 35 for 226 yards with 4 touchdowns.
Quarter Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardinals | 3 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 38 |
 Packers | 3 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 42 |
Packers Leaders
Cardinals Leaders
Team Stats
| Cardinals | Stat | Packers |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | 1st Downs | 20 |
| 19 | Passing 1st downs | 12 |
| 7 | Rushing 1st downs | 5 |
| 1 | 1st downs from penalties | 3 |
| 9-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-12 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 79 | Total Plays | 55 |
| 492 | Total Yards | 282 |
| 6.2 | Yards per Play | 5.1 |
| 13 | Total Drives | 11 |
| 326 | Passing | 199 |
| 28/44 | Comp/Att | 22/35 |
| 6.9 | Yards per pass | 5.2 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 3-23 | Sacks-Yards Lost | 3-27 |
| 166 | Rushing | 83 |
| 32 | Rushing Attempts | 17 |
| 5.2 | Yards per rush | 4.9 |
| 2-5 | Red Zone (Made-Att) | 2-4 |
| 6-60 | Penalties | 5-35 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 0 | Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 1 |
| 37:31 | Possession | 22:29 |
Scoring Plays
14 scores Preseason Finale: Cardinals' Backup QB Picture Unclear as Packers Host
Read the full recap →The Arizona Cardinals travel to Green Bay on Friday, August 28. Arizona's backup quarterback Carson Beck is a game-time decision with a rib injury, adding real uncertainty to who plays behind center, while rookie running back Jeremiyah Love remains unlikely to play with his high ankle sprain. Green Bay continues managing Micah Parsons's rehab, with the star set to open the season on the shelf, while rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd fights for the RB2 job down the stretch of camp.
Beck's status is a real Arizona question
With his availability uncertain, the Cardinals' quarterback plan for this finale isn't fully settled heading into kickoff.
Love still sidelined
Arizona's rookie running back remains unlikely to play, continuing to cost him valuable evaluation time before the season.
Packers' backfield competition continues
Lloyd's push for the No. 2 running back job adds a real storyline to Green Bay's side of this finale, separate from the Parsons rehab timeline.
Pregame AI Prediction
How the prediction did
Predicted 16-20 (Cardinals vs Packers), final was 38-42. Green Bay held off Arizona 42-38 in a high-scoring finish, matching the projected winner though well beyond the projected margin.
Cardinals Packers Arizona's quarterback uncertainty is a real disadvantage
With Beck's availability in question and Love still out, the Cardinals have real gaps in their offensive plan for this game.
Green Bay's roster battles don't affect team strength much
The Lloyd competition is a depth-chart story rather than a sign of overall roster weakness, keeping the Packers' baseline talent intact.
Home field adds a modest boost for Green Bay
Playing at home against a team managing real uncertainty at quarterback gives the Packers a further edge.
This is a preseason exhibition finale. Arizona's backup quarterback uncertainty is the deciding factor, though confidence stays low given the unpredictability of finale football.
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