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Kyle McCord throws four touchdowns as Packers top Cardinals 42-38

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Kyle McCord throws four touchdowns as Packers top Cardinals 42-38

Summary

Kyle McCord led the Green Bay Packers to a 42-38 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in their preseason finale on August 28. McCord threw four touchdown passes, two of which were caught by Kisean Johnson in the closing minutes. The Packers rested key players, allowing McCord to play the entire game, finishing 22 of 35 for 226 yards. Cardinal quarterback Kedon Slovis was intercepted twice and threw one touchdown pass while Evan Hull rushed for two touchdowns. Both teams are set to begin the regular season on September 13, with the Packers visiting the Minnesota Vikings and the Cardinals facing the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Status Watch

•McCord threw four touchdown passes for the Packers.
•Kisean Johnson caught two late TDs to lead the comeback.
•Slovis had one touchdown and two interceptions for Arizona.
•Cardinals' Evan Hull rushed for two touchdowns.
•Both teams rest starters ahead of the regular season.

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What they're saying

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Kyle McCord threw four touchdown passes — including two to Kisean Johnson in the last 3 1/2 minutes of the game — and the Green Bay Packers rallied to beat the Arizona Cardinals 42-38 in the preseason finale for both teams Friday night. The Packers also didn't use backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor, giving McCord an opportunity to play the entire game. The second-year pro responded by going 22 of 35 for 226 yards without turning the ball over.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEVE MEGARGEE

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Aug. 29—In a high-scoring preseason affair, host Green Bay got four touchdown passes from Kyle McCord, including two in the final four minutes, to nip Arizona 42-38 at Lambeau Field on Friday night and finish 2-1 in the preseason. McCord, a second-year player out of Syracuse who spent last season on the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad, completed 22 of 35 passes for 226 yards and no ...
— Yahoo Sports