No one expects another blowout when the Packers face the Cardinals
Arizona had surrendered just 11.8 points per game over its previous five games, but enter Saturday night’s Packers vs. Cardinals betting matchup at University of Phoenix Stadium with just one win against the spread in its past six home contests.
The Green Bay Packers defense has been on par with their offense, certain games where they only give up 3 points and then other games where they give up 38 points.
Going back to their Week 15 win at the Oakland Raiders, when Bakhtiari sustained the injury, the Packers have started a different player at left tackle in each of the last four games.
The Cardinals are well aware of how Rodgers likes to catch opponents with too many men on the field.
The last time the Packers had all five of their preferable starters available on the offensive line came in the Packers’ 30-13 win over MInnesota on November 22.
Tight end Andrew Quarless (knee) and wide receiver Davante Adams (knee) are both out this week and won’t be playing at all against the Cardinals.
During the game, Arizona’s defense stopped the heart and soul of the Packers’ offense, franchise quarterback Aaron Rodgers, sacking him eight times. The quarterback combination of Carson Palmer, who sat out the second half, and backup Drew Stanton threw three interceptions.
A two-time league MVP, Aaron Rodgers will be making his thirteenth post-season start.
The Green Bay Packers secondary is getting ready for another track meet in the desert.
Packers.com will have more following practice and locker room interviews. This, of course, plays right into the hands of the Packers and Rodgers, who’s relishing the underdog role for a change. The Redskins were held to 84 yards on the ground as well, certainly Arizona will want to establish the ground game with David Johnson to open up the ball through the air. All Cardinals practised fully on Thursday, head coach Bruce Arians said.
First things first: If you’re anxious about the team putting in the same effort they did against Seattle, you can forget about it. That game ultimately did not cost the team anything.
Here’s everything you need to know before kickoff and predictions from our football experts on which team will move on to next weekend’s NFC Championship Game.
Tretter got help at times on the edge, but Rodgers liked the protection overall even when Tretter was going one on one. Due to contractual agreements, live streaming NFL football games are not available on smartphones.
Well, the pressure’s all going to be on them. Bulaga was back the next game and Bakhtiari practiced all week on a limited basis. The Cardinals have on of the leagues most dynamic offenses, and they should with players like Larry Fitzgerald and Michael Floyd. The Packers kept Bakhtiari out of Friday’s practice, but he should return to the rotation with guards T.J. Lang (calf) and Josh Sitton (back) also probable.