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The Green Bay Packers begin five of seven home games at Lambeau Field this week when they face the Arizona Cardinals at noon on Sunday.

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The Cardinals gained more than 30 yards on six plays but Greg Dortch fumbled the ball after a 16-yard reception and Zaire Alexander recovered and the Packers took over at their own 22.

Narveson missed the field goal

Love threw three consecutive incompletions and Narveson missed a 44-yard field goal with 2:04 left in the quarter. The Packers get nothing from turnovers. Narveson missed five field goal attempts, most in the NFL.

The Packers are looking for more after turnovers

After losing two yards on one reception, Cardinals running back John Connor also lost the football. The Packers recovered at the 30-yard line

Doubs grabbed the second touchdown, Love had four TDs

The Packers started at the 30-yard line and on 3rd and 5, Love scrambled up the middle for six yards and a first down. Love then checked down Jacobs for 14 yards and another first down at the Cardinals 40. On 2nd and 12, Sims got 11 on the sideline catch and although the Cardinals stopped the Packers on third down, defensive holding gave the Packers a first down. Arizona 26. Two plays later on 3rd and 4 from the 20, Love was blitzed and threw an off-target ball toward the end zone under pressure, but the Dubs adjusted the throw for their second touchdown of the game. It was also Love's fourth TD pass.

Weeks will not return due to injury

Packers receiver Dontaveon Weeks is out with a shoulder injury

The Cardinals settled for a field goal on the opening drive of the second half

Two completions up the middle of the field for McBride totaled 25 yards and a 20-yard run by Trey Benson gave the Cardinals 1st-and-10 at the Packers 25, but two penalties pushed it back to the Cardinals' 39 and forced a second-and-19, a 13-yard run by Mercado. After a yard reception, Murray overthrew Xavier Weaver in the end zone. Ryland's 40-yard field goal gave the Cardinals 13 points.

Love has a 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 late in the half when his receiver slipped on the wet turf.

Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. may have a concussion

Dontaevion Weeks has a shoulder injury

Receiver Dontaevion Weeks suffered a shoulder injury and is questionable to return.

The Cardinals got a field goal after the interception, cutting the lead to 24-10 at the half

On 2nd-and-5 from the 37, a costly slip by Packers receiver Bo Melton led to an interception and gave the Cardinals a chance to score more points late in the half. However, a holding penalty put the Cardinals back up 10 yards at the Green Bay 48. Murray completed a pair of passes for a total of 21 yards to get the ball to the 21 GB 27. A toss to Wilson on 3rd and 2 gave the Cardinals a first down at the 24 with 20 seconds left. After a timeout, Murray threw a rushing incomplete. Murray found Emil Demarcardo for nine yards to the 15, but the Cardinals' offensive line movement backed the Cardinals up to five yards. Murray threw incomplete in the end zone to force a 38-yard field goal from Chad Ryland. The Packers led 24-10 at halftime.

Alexander's penalty helped the Cardinals get on the board

An unnecessary roughness penalty on Zaire Alexander set up the Cardinals at midfield, and two plays later, a 27-yard completion from Murray to McBride gave the Cardinals a first-and-10. A holding penalty put the Cardinals back up at the 18, but Murray found Michael Wilson in the end zone and the Cardinals got on the board with 1:56 to go in the quarter.

Watson's TD gives the Packers a 24-0 lead

The Packers forced another three-and-out and then got lucky when Jaden Reed fumbled the ball on a punt return. The Packers lose the fumble, but offsetting plays wipe out the game. The Packers got the ball after a re-kick at the Arizona 44 and Love struck immediately, throwing a 44-yard dart to Watson for another score. 4:32 left in the quarter.

The Packers take a 17-0 lead

The Packers offense kept humming with Love's 28-yard throw to tight end Ben Sims. After 3rd and 2 from the Cardinals 37 and 4 plays later, Jacobs was stopped for no gain to set up a fourth down. The Packers line up to go for it before a timeout. Love took the shotgun snap and lofted the ball over the middle in a tight window, but Christian Watson took over and the Packers had a first down at the Arizona 22. aim

The Green Bay defense was quick on the field

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

Dubs' TD gives the Packers a 14-0 lead

Romeo Dubs returned to the Packers' offense with a 19-yard first down catch. Three plays later, a short catch and run by Emmanuel Wilson led to another 19 yards and a first down at the Arizona 42. Wilson gained seven yards on the next snap and then Love found Weeks for nine yards. Jacobs returned and gained 11 yards on one reception, putting the ball at the Arizona 15. An illegal hand penalty on 2nd and 7 set the Packers back, but the Cardinals pulled away early and returned the favor on third and 10, setting up a 3rd and 5 at the Cardinals 10 to end the quarter. Love finds Dubs at the 2-yard line and he breaks a tackle to get into the end zone. The Packers take a 14-0 lead. They had the ball for over 11 minutes in the first quarter.

The Cardinals offense stumbles again

The Cardinals started at the 35 and Murray found running back John Connor for nine yards. He then got two more carries for 12 yards and the Cardinals crossed midfield. However, a mixup between Murray and Connor on a short throw on 2nd down set up a third and long, and Keesan Nixon broke up Murray's throw on third down to halt a somewhat promising drive. The punt goes into the end zone and the Packers will start at the 20.

Reid's touchdown reception gave the Packers a 7-0 lead

A 14-yard run by Josh Jacobs and a neutral zone violation brought the ball to the 25 early in the series. Receiver Bo Melton then got a reverse and gained 16 yards, a chunk play that gave the Packers first and goal at the 9-yard line. Jacobs gained four yards on first down but threw an incomplete in heavy coverage for Love Weeks, setting up a 3rd and goal. Reed runs a nice route across the field and Love finds him for a 5-yard score. It was Reid's third touchdown of the season.

The penalty gave the Packers good field position after a three-and-out by the defense

The Cardinals started at their own 8-yard line after a 46-yard punt by Daniel Whelan and the Cardinals looked isolated on third down and 9 on their first three plays, quarterbacks Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr. miscommunications on pass routes. A 15-yard face mask call on running back Jaden Reed gave the Packers great field position. The Packers started at the Arizona 44 with 11:26 left in the first quarter.

The Packers' opening drive stalled on consecutive first downs.

Quarterback Jordan Love gets 1st-and-5 from the 35 on the Packers' first drive due to a jumping defense. Two plays later, Jayden Reed gave the Packers a first down on a short four-yard completion. At the 41, but two incompletions, including a 3rd-and-5 throw that forced a punt out of Dontavion Weeks' reach.

Alexander, Watson, Dubs are all active for the Packers

Cornerback Zaire Alexander and receiver Christian Watson are active against the Cardinals. Alexander missed the last two matches due to a groin injury. Watson sat out last week's game with an ankle injury.

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

Defensive lineman Devonte Watt is the only starter inactive.

Start time: Noon
TV Info: Fox
Location: Lambeau Field

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TV Channels: Fox (Channel 6 in Milwaukee, Channel 11 in Green Bay)
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Packers injury report

This was the Packers' injury report as of Thursday:

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

Ltd: CB Zaire Alexander (groin), DL Kenny Clark (toe), LB Edgerin Cooper (hip), DL Jonathan Ford (calf), G/T Elton Jenkins (knee), TE Tucker Craft (groin), T Jordan Morgan ( shoulder) ), CB Carrington Valentine (ankle), WR Christian Watson (ankle).

complete: S Zain Anderson (elbow), DL Aaron Mosby (shoulder), OL Zach Tom (shoulder).

Cardinals injury report

The Cardinals' injury report as of Thursday was:

Did not participate: DL Darius Robinson (calf).

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

complete: OL Isaiah Adams (finger), OL Christian Jones (ankle),

Packers vs. Cardinals, betting lines, spreads

The Packers are slight favorites against the Rams.

Diffusion: Packers-5
Moneyline: Packers -238, Cardinals +196
Over/Under: 47

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
Dominic Yates: Packers 24, Cardinals 20

There's more behind their picks for Week 6 games.

The last game is the Packers vs. the Cardinals

The Packers defeated the Cardinals 24–21 in October 2021. Aaron Rodgers finished 22-37 for 184 yards. But the Cardinals defense, which lost JJ Watt this week to a shoulder injury, couldn't stop the run. The Packers rushed 34 times for 134 yards.

Packers vs. Cardinals stats

Here are the 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

Cardinal

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

Packer's depth chart

The Packers can get both Romeo Dubs and Christian Watson back. Here's the Packers' complete depth chart.

Cardinal depth chart

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

Home games in bold

Sept. 6, 7:15 p.m., Philadelphia Eagles, Sao Paulo, Brazil, L, 34-29
Sept. 15, noon, vs. Indianapolis ColtsW, 16-10
Sept. 22, noon, at Tennessee Titans, W, 30-14
Sept. 29, noon, vs. Minnesota VikingsL, 31–29
October 6, 3:25 pm, 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
November 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 (Thanks)
Dec. 5, 7:15 p.m., Detroit Lions, Detroit
Dec. 15, 7:20 p.m., Seattle Seahawks, at 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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