Packers at Cardinals
Green Bay Packers 42, Arizona Cardinals 25 · King Pickle madden 27
Final Score
Packers 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XP
Cardinals 25 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPCarson Beck 354 yds passingJosh Jacobs 116 yds rushingJayden Reed 117 yds receivingLukas Van Ness 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 453 · 443Passing yards 307 · 354Rushing yards 146 · 89Completions 17/28 · 30/44Yards per carry 5.3 · 4.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
The Green Bay Packers opened the 2027 season with a commanding 42-25 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their status as early contenders. Both teams aimed to kick off the season with a win, but it was Green Bay that proved to be the more dominant force on the field.
Quarterback Jordan Love was efficient for the Packers, throwing for three touchdowns and contributing to a potent offensive attack. Running back Josh Jacobs added to the team's success with a stellar 116 rushing yards, while wide receiver Jayden Reed emerged as a key target with 117 receiving yards. Together, they carved up the Cardinals' defense and kept the momentum firmly on Green Bay's side.
Defensively, the Packers were relentless, with Lukas Van Ness leading the charge with four sacks that disrupted Arizona's offensive rhythm. Bilhal Kone anchored the secondary, recording nine total tackles to help contain the Cardinals' passing game. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Packers scored two quick touchdowns, creating an insurmountable lead and forcing Arizona to play catch-up throughout the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 17/28 | 61% | 307 | 3 | 0 | 134.0 |
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Carson BeckQB | 30/44 | 68% | 354 | 2 | 0 | 107.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | |||||||
| Josh JacobsHB | 21 | 116 | 5.5 | 33 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Justice HaynesHB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan LoveQB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 15 | 65 | 4.3 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Carson BeckQB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Trey BensonHB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kendrick BourneWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | |||||||
| Jayden ReedWR | 3 | 117 | 39.0 | 95 | 1 | 91 | 0 |
| Wyatt YoungWR | 6 | 100 | 16.7 | 23 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Josh JacobsHB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Justice HaynesHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Trey McBrideTE | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 38 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 9 | 112 | 12.4 | 32 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Kendrick BourneWR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tip ReimanTE | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | |||||
| Lukas Van NessLEDG | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bilhal KoneCB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan WilliamsFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon SabbFS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton HamptonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon CisseCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devonte WyattDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dani Dennis-SuttonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellanDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffieSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron YoungLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IVCB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda BakerSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett WilliamsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Andrew WingardFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire FranklinMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack GibbensWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare BarnoSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | |||
| Trey SmackK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Chad RylandK | 2/2 | 1 | 54 |