Arizona Cardinals vs Green Bay Packers Picks and Predictions for Friday, August 28th, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 08/27/2026, 11:29 PM ET

Cardinals vs Packers Game Information

The Arizona Cardinals return to the road Friday night for an 8:00 PM matchup at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI, against the Green Bay Packers. Arizona has won 1 of its first 3 preseason games coming into Friday, after a 21-point home loss to Dallas last week. The Green Bay Packers will be at home for the first time this preseason Friday night, 1-1 overall after a 20-point road victory against Denver last week. Stay in the action with our NFL Picks.

Cardinals Preview

Gardner Minshew orchestrated the Arizona offense last week, completing 19 passes for 177 yards in the game. Kedon Slovis completed 2 passes for 30 yards overall. Evan Hull led all ball carriers for Arizona with 51 yards on 11 carries. Tre Stewart chipped in 40 yards on 2 carries, and Corey Kiner added 29 yards and 1 score on 10 carries. Simi Fehoko led the way for the Arizona offense with 42 yards on 2 receptions. Rivaldo Fairweather added a second-best 39 yards on 5 receptions in the game. Reggie Virgil added 2 catches for 26 yards, and Shawn Bowman added 23 yards on 2 grabs.

Packers Preview

Kyle McCord carried the Green Bay offense last week, completing 12 passes for 118 yards. Jordan Love completed 5 passes for 56 yards and 1 score, and Tyrod Taylor completed 4 passes for 17 yards and 1 score in the game. Pierre Strong Jr. led the way out of the Green Bay backfield with 37 yards on 8 carries, and Jaden Nixon chipped in 4 carries for 20 yards and 1 score. Will Sheppard led Green Bay with 47 yards and one touchdown on 6 receptions. Isaiah Neyor added 47 yards on 3 receptions, and MarShawn Lloyd chipped in 11 yards for 1 touchdown on 1 catch.

Cardinals vs Packers Pick

Green Bay is the better overall team in this matchup, and it will show early. Look for Green Bay to thrive in front of their home fans Friday night, as this will be their first matchup of the season in Lambeau. Take Green Bay to continue their winning ways as they get the win and cover at home Friday night against Arizona.

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