Cardinals' Matt Schaub calls plays in preseason finale against Packers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Matt Schaub, the Arizona Cardinals quarterbacks coach, called plays in the team's preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers on August 29. Under Schaub's direction, the Cardinals amassed 492 yards of offense, averaging 6.2 yards per play. Schaub, in his first coaching season, guided a unit that generated 27 first downs and converted 9-of-15 third downs. Packers' head coach Matt LaFleur revealed that starting quarterback Jordan Love took on play-calling duties in the second half, contributing to the team's gameplay without prior preparation. The Cardinals look to build on this experience as they head into the regular season.
- •Cardinals gained 492 total yards against Packers.
- •Schaub called plays in his first season as an NFL coach.
- •Cardinals averaged 6.2 yards per play and converted 9-of-15 third downs.
- •Packers' Jordan Love also called plays in the second half.
- •Game took place on August 29, 2026.
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals QB coach Matt Schaub called plays in preseason finale
"The Cardinals piled up 492 yards of offense with Matty Schaub calling plays.
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