Can the Green Bay Packers beat an NFC West opponent for the second consecutive week and improve their record to 4-2 when the Arizona Cardinals arrive at Lambeau Field on Sunday?
Kyler Murray and the Cardinals went on the road and stunned the San Francisco 49ers last week. The Packers are favored to win on Sunday, but Matt LaFleur’s team must be consistent for four quarters to avoid a similar fate.
Here’s how the staff at Packers Wire believes the Week 6 showdown with the Cardinals will go down:
Zach Kruse: Packers 31, Cardinals 24 (1-4)
The Cardinals are battle-tested after facing the Bills, Lions and 49ers in the first five weeks, and you can bet Jonathan Gannon’s team is flying high after a dominant second half powered a comeback win in San Francisco last week. Add in the play of Kyler Murray, who can create through chaos, and the Cardinals are a pesky team that can’t be overlooked. I expect a back-and-forth game, but I also expect the Packers passing game to start breaking out. The Cardinals are one of the worst pass-rushing teams in football, and there are weaknesses all over the secondary. Jordan Love should play from comfortable pockets. Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson could both return. It’s time for the Packers to realize potential. The breakout game is coming, and I won’t be surprised if it arrives Sunday.
Brandon Carwile: Packers 24, Cardinals 16 (3-2)
The Packers enter this matchup with a commanding 46-26-4 lead in the all-time series against the Cardinals. Their last meeting in 2021 ended dramatically, with Rasul Douglas picking off Kyler Murray in the end zone to seal a three-point win for Green Bay. Fast forward three years, and Murray remains the centerpiece of Arizona’s offense, posing a dual-threat challenge both in the air and on the ground. Green Bay’s defense is off to a hot start this season with turnovers but must find a way to contain Murray. The Cardinals are currently the 14th-ranked offense in yards per game thanks to healthy contributions from veteran running back James Conner and exciting rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. Meanwhile, the Packers are top-10 in terms of yards and points per game but still haven’t played a complete game. I’m expecting a close one but look for Josh Jacobs to exploit Arizona’s vulnerable run defense and help carry Green Bay to a narrow victory. (edited)
Brennen Rupp: Packers 38, Cardinals 16 (4-1)
Greg Williams: Packers 34, Cardinals (3-2)
The Packers are the more talented team and the more balanced team. Defensively, they’ve allowed just 21.6 points per game while generating 16 sacks and forcing eight turnovers, with Xavier McKinney leading the way with five interceptions. Their run defense, which ranks 11th in the league, should match up well against Arizona’s ground game. On offense, Green Bay’s rushing attack has been a standout, averaging 164.8 yards per game, ranking 3rd in the league. Jordan Love has been effective, throwing for 873 yards and eight touchdowns, helping the Packers score an average of 25.6 points per game. With their defense forcing turnovers and their offense controlling the game on the ground, I expect Green Bay to have the edge in this contest; however, the Cardinals aren’t a team to be taken lightly and could give the Packers a scare at some point in the game.
| Writer | Prediction | Score | Record |
| Zach Kruse | Win | 31-24 | 1-4 |
| Brandon Carwile | Win | 24-16 | 3-2 |
| Brennen Rupp | Win | 38-16 | 4-1 |
| Greg Williams | Win | 34-27 | 3-2 |
