Packers Wire Sections Personnel Predictions: Week 6 vs. Cardinals

Can the Green Bay Packers defeat an NFC West opponent for a second straight week and improve their record to 4-2 when the Arizona Cardinals come to Lambeau Field on Sunday?

Last week, Kyler Murray and the Cardinals went on the road and surprised the San Francisco 49ers. The Packers are the favorites to win Sunday, but Matt LaFleur’s team must play consistently through four quarters to avoid a similar fate.

Here’s how the Packers Wire staff thinks the Week 6 matchup against the Cardinals will go:

Zach Kruse: Packers 31, Cardinals 24 (1-4)

The Cardinals have been battle-tested after facing the Bills, Lions and 49ers in the first five weeks, and it’s a secure bet that Jonathan Gannon’s team is doing just fine after a dominant second half that led to a win last week in San Francisco. Add in the play of Kyler Murray, who has the ability to create through chaos, and the Cardinals are a badass team that cannot be overlooked. I expect a close game, but I also expect the Packers passing game to start to take off. The Cardinals are one of the worst pass rush teams, and there are weaknesses throughout the minor league. Jordan Love should play from comfortable pockets. Both Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson could return. It’s time for the Packers to realize their potential. The breakout game is coming and I wouldn’t be surprised if it comes on Sunday.

Brandon Carwile: Packers 24, Cardinals 16 (3-2)

The Packers enter this matchup with a whopping 46-26-4 lead in the all-time series against the Cardinals. Their final meeting of 2021 ended in drama when Rasul Douglas picked off Kyler Murray in the end zone to seal a three-point victory for Green Bay. Three years later, Murray remains the centerpiece of Arizona’s offense, providing a dual-threat challenge both in the air and on the ground. Green Bay’s defense has gotten off to a great start this season with turnovers, but must find a way to stop Murray. The Cardinals currently rank 14th in offensive yards per game thanks to solid contributions from veteran running back James Conner and exhilarating rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. Meanwhile, the Packers are in the top 10 in yards and points per game, but are still unmatched in having not played a complete game. I expect a close game, but I’m looking for Josh Jacobs to take advantage of Arizona’s indigent defense and facilitate Green Bay get a narrow victory. (edited)

Brennen Rupp: Packers 38, Cardinals 16 (4-1)

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Greg Williams: Packers 34, Cardinals (3-2)

The Packers are a more talented and more balanced team. Defensively, they scored just 21.6 points per game, making 16 sacks and giving up eight turnovers, led by Xavier McKinney with five interceptions. Their run defense, which ranks 11th in the league, should compete well with Arizona’s ground game. On offense, Green Bay excels in its rushing attack, averaging 164.8 yards per game, which ranks third in the league. Jordan Love was effective, throwing for 873 yards and eight touchdowns as the Packers averaged 25.6 points per game. I expect Green Bay to have the advantage in this matchup by forcing turnovers on defense and controlling the game on offense; However, the Cardinals are not a team to be taken lightly and could give the Packers a scare at some point in the game.