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Packers Overcome Cardinals' Late Lead to Secure Crucial Road Win
20 Oct
Summary
- Packers score game-winning TD with 1:50 left to beat Cardinals 27-23
- Packers defense makes critical stops, including a 4th-and-1 stuff
- Tight end Tucker Kraft shines with 5 catches, 58 yards, and a TD
On October 15, 2023, the Green Bay Packers secured a crucial 27-23 road victory over the Arizona Cardinals in a closely contested game. The Packers trailed late in the fourth quarter but rallied to score the game-winning touchdown with just 1:50 remaining on the clock.
The Packers' defense played a pivotal role in the comeback, making several key stops. Midway through the final quarter, linebacker Edgerrin Cooper led a fourth-and-1 stuff of Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett, and the Packers turned that stop into seven points to take the lead. Earlier, defensive end Rashan Gary's strip-sack led to a Packers touchdown, and defensive end Micah Parsons had his best game as a Packer with three sacks.
Offensively, tight end Tucker Kraft was a standout performer for the Packers. After catching only one pass in the first half, Kraft hauled in a game-tying touchdown early in the fourth quarter and then made a crucial fourth-down conversion to extend the eventual go-ahead drive. Kraft finished the game with five catches for 58 yards and a touchdown.
The win was the Packers' first road victory of the 2023 season and snapped a four-game stretch of underwhelming performances. Head coach Matt LaFleur and defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley will look to build on this hard-fought win as the Packers prepare to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football.
