As the Green Bay Packers prepare to face the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday, their primary objective is clear: secure their first road win of the season. Quarterback Jordan Love emphasized the need for improvement, stating, “We haven’t won yet,” referring to their previous away games where they experienced one tie and one loss.
Green Bay Packers Aim for First Road Win
The Packers enter the matchup mindful of the Cardinals’ challenges. Despite Arizona holding a 2-4 record, they have faced a series of narrow defeats. The Cardinals began the season strong with two wins but have since struggled. Over the last four games, their losses have come in distressingly close contests:
- Lost 16-15 to the San Francisco 49ers after a late-game fumble allowed the 49ers to score.
- Suffered a 23-20 defeat against the Seattle Seahawks after allowing a quick touchdown following a kickoff miscue.
- Defeated 22-21 by the Tennessee Titans after a crucial touchback in the fourth quarter turned the tide.
- Fell 31-27 to the Indianapolis Colts, missing a potential game-winning touchdown on fourth down.
These four losses came by a total margin of just nine points. This challenging streak has made the Cardinals the first team since the 1970 NFL merger to lose three consecutive games by a walk-off field goal.
Packers’ Season Performance
As for the Packers, they are eager to demonstrate their competitiveness. Their start to the season included victories against two of last year’s NFC playoff teams. However, they have since faced setbacks, including a surprising loss to the Cleveland Browns and a tie against the Dallas Cowboys. Though they managed to secure a win at home last week, the road victory remains a priority.
Packers All-Pro safety Xavier McKinney stressed the importance of focusing on their own performance rather than the Cardinals’ struggles. “We’ve got to control what we can control,” he stated. “Anything can happen on a Sunday, and we need to be locked in and focused.”
Head Coach Matt LaFleur acknowledged that the team has yet to deliver a full, cohesive performance over a complete game. With key players returning to health, including Christian Watson from injury, the team is poised to elevate their game.
This Sunday’s match is crucial for the Packers as they seek their first road win against a Cardinals team hungry to break out of their recent losing streak.
