Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Recap: Packers look sharp in rout over Cardinals

By Emmett Prosser, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,

11 hours ago

The Green Bay Packers began a stretch of five out of seven home games this week at Lambeau Field when they faced the Arizona Cardinals .

They dominated, winning 34-13.

Reporter Tom Silverstein hosted his in-game chat where he provides analysis and took questions.

Review our in-game-blog featuring all the top plays, highlights and key moments.

Packers vs Cardinals box score

Team	1st Quarter	2nd Quarter	3rd Quarter	4th Quarter	FINAL
C ards	0	10	3	0	13
GB	7	17	7	3	34

Packers defeat Cardinals, 34-13

The Packers run out the clock and defeat the Cardinals, 34-13. Jordan Love threw for 258 yards and four touchdowns.

Packers recover a third fumble

Arizona continues to move the football and continues to stop itself, this time in the red zone. On 2nd and 11 from the 18, the Cardinals lose their third fumble of the half when Murray cant hang on to the ball. Kenny Clark recovers and the Packers begin at the 21 with 5:37 left.

Narveson's field goal gives Packers 34-13 lead

On 3rd and 4 from the 28, Love scrambles for six yards. As he approaches the sideline, Khrys Barnes makes contact with Love's helmet and his flagged for 15 yards. Three plays later on 3rd and 1, a direct snap to tight end Tucker Kraft produces a first down, Josh Myers is injured on the play. The Packers' drive eventually stalls at the 24 and Narveson kicks a 41-yard field goal.

Another takeaway for the Packers

The Cardinals gain over 30 yards in six plays but Greg Dortch fubles the ball after a 16-yard reception and Jaire Alexander recovers and the Packers get a second fumble, taking over at their own 22. One play later the quarter ends

Narveson misses field goal

Love throws three straight incompletions and Narveson misses a 44-yard field goal with 2:04 left in the quarter. The Packers get nothing off the turnover. Narveson has missed five field goal attempts, most in the NFL.

Packers looking for more after turnover

After losing two yards on a reception, Cardinals running back John Connor also loses the football. The Packers recover at the 30-yard line

Doubs grabs second touchdown, Love has four TDs

The Packers begin at the 30-yard line and on 3rd and 5, Love scrambles up the middle for six yards and a first down. Love then checks down to Jacobs for 14 yards and another first down at the Cardinals 40. on 2nd and 12, Sims gets 11 on a sideline catch and though the Cardinals stop the Pakers on third down, defensive holding gives the Packers a first down at the Arizona 26. Two plays later on 3rd and 4 from the 20, Love is blitzed and throws an off target ball toward the end zone due to the pressure, but Doubs adjusts to the throw for his second touchdown of the game. It's also Love's fourth TD pass.

Wicks will not return due to injury

Packers receiver Dontayvion Wicks has been ruled out due to a shoulder injury

Cardinals settle for field goal on opening second half drive

Two completions in the middle of the field to McBride totaling 25 yards and a 20-yard run by Trey Benson give the Cardinals a 1st and 10 at the Packers 25, but two penalties back the Cardinals up to the 39 and force a second and 19, after a 13-yard reception by Mercado, Murray overthrows Xavier Weaver in the end zone. A 40-yard field goal by Ryland gives the Cardinals 13 straight points.

Love has strong first half

Packers quarterback Jordan Love was 16 of 22 in the first half for 194 yards and three touchdowns. He also had an interception at the end of the half when his receiver slipped on wet turf.

Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. may have concussion

Dontayvion Wicks has shoulder injury

Receiver Dontayvion Wicks has a shoulder injury and is questionable to return.

Cardinals get field goal after interception, cut lead to 24-10 at half

On 2nd and 5 from the 37, costly slip by Packers receiver Bo Melton results in an interception and gives the Cardinals an opportunity to get more points at the end of the half. However, a holding penalty backs up the Cardinals up 10 yards at the Green Bay 48. Murray completes a pair of passes for 21 total yards to get the ball to the GB 27. A toss to Wilson on 3rd and 2 gives the Cardinals a first down at the 24 with 20 seconds left. After a timeout, Murray throws a hurried incompletion. Murray finds Emil Demercardo for nine yards to the 15, but movement on the Cardinals' offensive line backs the Cardinals up five yards. Murray throws incomplete to the end zone to force a 38-yard field goal from Chad Ryland. The Packers lead 24-10 at halftime .

Penalty on Alexander helps Cardinals get on the board

An unnecessary roughness penalty on Jaire Alexander sets up the Cardinals at midfield and two plays later, a 27-yard completion from Murray to McBride gives the Cardinals a first and goal inside the 10. A holding penalty backs up the Cardinals to the 18, but Murray finds Michael Wilson in the end zone and the Cardinals get on the board with 1:56 to go in the quarter.

Watson TD gives Packers commanding 24-0 lead

The Packers force another three-and out and then are fortunate when Jayden Reed fumbles the ball on the punt return. The Packers lose the fumble, but offsetting plays wipe the play out. The Packers get the ball after a re-kick at the Arizona 44 and Love immediately strikes, throwing a 44-yard dart to Watson for another score. with 4:32 left in the quarter.

Packers take 17-0 lead

The Packers' offense keeps humming on Love's 28-yard throw to tight end Ben Sims. 4 plays later after on 3rd and 2 from the Cardinals 37, Jacobs is stopped for no gain setting up a fourth down. The Packers line up to go for it before calling timeout. Love takesa shotgun snap and lofts the ball over the middle into a tight window, but Christian Watson makes the grab and the Packers have a first down at the Ariozna 22. Hpwever the Packers stall at the 18 and Brayden Narveson kicks a 36-yard field goal.

Green Bay defense gets off the field quickly

Murray and the Cardinals continue to struggle, running just three plays including an ugly incompletion across the field on third down due to pressure form the Packers.

Doubs' TD gives Packers 14-0 lead

Romeo Doubs returns to the Packers offense with a 19-yard catch on first down. Three plays later, a short grab and run by Emmanuel Wilson nets another 19 yards and a first down at the Arizona 42. Wilson gains seven yards on the next snap and then Love finds Wicks for nine yards. Jacobs returns and gains 11 total yards on a run and a reception putting the ball at the Arizona 15. An illegal use of hands penalty on 2nd and 7 moves the Packers back, but the Cardinals return the favor on third and 10 by moving early, setting up a 3rd and 5 to at the Cardinals' 10 to end the quarter. Love finds Doubs at the 2-yard line and he breaks a tackle to get in the end zone. The Packers take a 14-0 lead. They had the ball for over 11 minutes in the first quarter.

Cardinals' offense again stumbles

The Cardinals start from the 35 and Murray finds running back John Connor for nine yards. He then gets two carries for 12 more yards and the Cardinals cross midfield. However, a mixup on a short throw on 2nd down between Murray and Connor sets up a third and long and Keisean Nixon breaks up Murray's throw on third down to stall a somewhat promising drive. The punt goes in the end zone and the Packers will start from the 20.

Reed's touchdown reception gives Packers 7-0 lead

A 14-yard run by Josh Jacobs on the opening snap of the series and a neutral zone infraction get the ball to the 25. Receiver Bo Melton then gets a reverse and gains 16 yards, a chunk play that gives the Packers a 1st and goal at the 9-yard line. Jacobs gains four yards on first down but Love throws incomplete into heavy coverage for Wicks, setting up a 3rd and goal. Reed runs a nice route across the field and Love finds him for a 5-yard score. It's Reed's third touchdown of the season.

Penalty gives Packers good field position after defense forces three-and out

The Cardinals start at their own 8-yard line after a 46-yard punt by Daniel Whelan and the Cardinals look disjointed on their opening three plays as on third down and 9, quarterback Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr have a miscommunication on the pass route. The Packers get excellent field position when due to a 15-yard face mask call on Jayden Reed's return. The Packers begin at the Arizona 44 with 11:26 left in the first quarter.

Packers' opening drive stalls after one first down.

Quarterback Jordan Love gets a 1st and 5 from the 35 on the Packers' first drive due to the defense jumping. Two plays later, a short four-yard completion to Jayden Reed gives the Packers a first down. at the 41, but two incompletions, including one on 3rd and 5 throw that is out of Dontayvion Wicks' reach forces a punt.

Alexander, Watson, Doubs all active for Packers

Cornerback Jaire Alexander and receiver Christian Watson are active against the Cardinals . Alexander missed the last two games because of a groin injury. Watson was out only last week's game because of an ankle injury.

Watson's return coincides with Romeo Doubs' return to the field after being suspended last week for conduct detrimental to the team. Together, they will give quarterback Jordan Love a full compliment of targets.

Defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt is the only starter inactive.

Start time: Noon
TV info: FOX
Location: Lambeau Field

What channel is Packers vs Cardinals on today? How to watch, stream live

TV channel: Fox (Channel 6 in Milwaukee, Channel 11 in Green Bay)
Stream: Streaming options for the game include FOX sports App and Fubo , which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Packers injury report

This was the Packers' injury report as of Thursday:

Did not participate: TE Luke Musgrave (ankle), DL Devonte Wyatt (ankle).

Limited : CB Jaire Alexander (groin), DL Kenny Clark (toe), LB Edgerrin Cooper (hip), DL Jonathan Ford (calf), G/T Elgton Jenkins (knee), TE Tucker Kraft (groin), T Jordan Morgan (shoulder), CB Carrington Valentine (ankle), WR Christian Watson (ankle).

Full: S Zayne Anderson (elbow), DL Arron Mosby (shoulder), OL Zach Tom (shoulder).

Cardinals injury report

This was the Cardinals' injury report as of Thursday:

Did not participate : DL Darius Robinson (calf).

Limited: OL Kelvin Beachum (hamstring), OL Evan Brown (hamstring), K Matt Prater (left knee), CB Garrett Williams (groin), WR Zay Jones (NIR/return from suspension). OLB Jesse Luketa (shoulder), DL Bilal Nichols (finger).

Full: OL Isaiah Adams (thumb), OL Christian Jones (ankle),

Packers vs Cardinals odds, betting line, spread

The Packers are slight favorites against the Rams.

Spread: Packers -5
Moneyline: Packers -238, Cardinals +196
Over/under: 47

Odds courtesy of BetMGM

Packers vs Cardinals predictions

Pete Dougherty: Packers 31, Cardinals 20
Tom Silverstein: Packers 30, Cardinals 24
Ryan Wood: Packers 27, Cardinals 20
Dominique Yates: Packers 24, Cardinals 20

Here's more behind their picks for the Week 6 game .

Packers vs Cardinals last game

The Packers defeated the Cardinals 24-21 in October of 2021. Aaron Rodgers finished just 22-for-37 for 184 yards. But a Cardinals defense that lost J.J. Watt for the season this week because of a shoulder injury could not stop the run. The Packers rushed 34 times for 134 yards.

Packers vs Cardinals stats

Here are stats for both teams after Week 5:

Packers

Points per game: 25.0
Opponent points per game: 21.6
3rd down %: 37.1%
4th down %: 33%
Yards per game: 392.6
Opponent yards per game: 345.8
Net passing yards per game: 239.4
Rushing yards per game: 164.8

Cardinals

Points per game: 24
Opponent points per game: 25.8
3rd down %: 40.7%
4th down %: 42.8%
Yards per game: 338
Opponent yards per game: 360.6
Net passing yards per game: 194.4
Rushing yards per game: 156.4

Packers depth chart

The Packers could get both Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson back. Here's the Packers' full depth chart .

Cardinals depth chart

Kyler Murray has a dynamic rookie receiver in Marvin Harrison Jr. Here's the Cardinals' full depth chart.

Green Bay Packers schedule 2024

Home games in bold

Sept. 6, 7:15 p.m., at Philadelphia Eagles, São Paulo, Brazil, L, 34-29
Sept. 15, noon, vs. Indianapolis Colts , W, 16-10
Sept. 22, noon, at Tennessee Titans, W, 30-14
Sept. 29, noon, vs. Minnesota Vikings , L, 31-29
Oct. 6, 3:25 p.m., at. Los Angeles Rams
Oct. 13, noon, vs. Arizona Cardinals
Oct. 20, noon, vs. Houston Texans
Oct. 27, noon, at Jacksonville Jaguars
Nov. 3, 3:25 p.m., vs. Detroit Lions
Nov. 10, Bye week
Nov. 17, noon, at Chicago Bears
Nov. 24, 3:25 p.m., vs. San Francisco 49ers
Nov. 28, 7:20 p.m., vs. Miami Dolphins (Thanksgiving)
Dec. 5, 7:15 p.m., at Detroit Lions, Detroit
Dec. 15, 7:20 p.m., at Seattle Seahawks, Seattle
Dec. 23, 7:15 p.m., vs. New Orleans Saints
Dec. 29, noon, at Minnesota Vikings
Jan. 4-5, vs. Chicago Bears, Lambeau Field, date and time to be determined

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