Arizona Cardinals give up late lead in preseason loss to Packers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:20 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

In a preseason matchup on August 28, the Arizona Cardinals lost 42-38 to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The Cardinals showcased a strong offense with Gardner Minshew and Kedon Slovis throwing for 309 yards and two touchdowns. However, Slovis also had two interceptions. The Cardinals' running game excelled, gaining 166 yards, highlighted by Evan Hull's 107-yard, two-touchdown performance. Despite leading earlier in the game, the Cardinals' defense could not hold the lead late as Kyle McCord threw the game-winning touchdown for the Packers.
- •Cardinals scored 38 points but lost in a late-game collapse.
- •Gardner Minshew and Kedon Slovis combined for 309 passing yards.
- •Evan Hull rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Kyle McCord threw four touchdowns for the Packers, including the winner.
- •Game held at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona Cardinals blow late lead in loss to Green Bay Packers
"The Cardinals are heading into the regular season off another late loss.
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