GLENDALE, AZ (WTAQ) – If Sunday’s game were a test to see how the Green Bay Packers stand up against one of the best teams in the NFC, they would’ve failed in all subjects after a 38-8 loss at the hands of the Arizona Cardinals.
The Packers were out-manned, out-gunned and just plainly outplayed by a Cardinals team which earned a first-round bye in the playoffs for the first time since 1990.
Green Bay (10-5) turned the ball over four times, were outgained by more than 200 yards and Aaron Rodgers was sacked 8 times.
Rodgers finished up 15-of-28 for 151 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Running back Eddie Lacy scored the Packers lone TD on a 28 yard reception.
Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer was 18-of-27 for 265 yards with 2 TDs and one interception. Arizona’s (13-2) top ranked defense returned 2 Packer fumbles for scores as well.
The Packers will host the rival Minnesota Vikings next Sunday with the NFC North Division title on the line.
Get a full recap with Mark Daniels and Matt Z on the 5th Quarter, Monday at 5 p.m. exclusively on 1360/97.5 WTAQ News Talk Sports.
