Cardinals prepare for preseason game against Packers on Friday night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

The Arizona Cardinals will face the Green Bay Packers on Friday night at Lambeau Field in a matchup dubbed the 'LaFleur Bowl'. New head coach Mike LaFleur will compete against his brother Matt, head coach of the Packers. Most starters, including rookie RB Jeremiyah Love, will not participate as teams typically preserve their starters for the regular season. Gardner Minshew and Kedon Slovis are set to lead the Cardinals’ offense, while several roster spots will be contested among backups and rookies. Game time is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Eastern.
- •Game features mostly backup players, rookies, and roster candidates
- •Most starters will not play, including Jeremiyah Love due to an injury
- •Mike LaFleur faces brother Matt LaFleur for the first time as head coaches
- •Kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. Eastern at Lambeau Field
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Which Cardinals players will play Friday night
"Saving the starters for Week 1 is traditional among all 32 clubs
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