It wasn’t the prettiest win — but it was a win that showed grit, resilience, and just enough luck to keep Green Bay’s season on track.
On a dramatic Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field, the Green Bay Packers overcame a sluggish start and a late deficit to stun the Arizona Cardinals 27–23 in Week 7, improving their record to 4-1-1.

The Struggle Before the Surge

For most of the game, Green Bay looked flat. Quarterback Jordan Love faced constant pressure, the offensive line failed to protect consistently, and the Packers’ offense sputtered. Meanwhile, Kyler Murray and the Cardinals executed their game plan efficiently — controlling time of possession, pounding the ball on the ground, and keeping the Packers’ defense guessing.

By halftime, Arizona led 16-10 and looked in full control. The Packers’ defense was visibly frustrated, missing tackles and allowing key third-down conversions. Commentators described the energy on the Packers’ sideline as “muted,” and fans began to question whether this team had lost the spark that carried them through early-season success.

Momentum Flips in the Fourth Quarter

Everything changed in the final quarter. Down 23-20 with under three minutes to play, Green Bay finally found its rhythm. A perfectly timed defensive stop on fourth-and-one gave the Packers possession deep in Cardinals territory.

Then came the defining drive of the night. Running back Josh Jacobs, who had been quiet most of the evening, bulldozed his way for a 12-yard run that set up first-and-goal at the one. On the next play, he powered through the middle for the go-ahead touchdown with just 1:50 remaining. The crowd erupted as Lambeau Field — silent for most of the game — suddenly came alive with renewed energy.

Cardinals Falter at the Finish

For Arizona, the heartbreak was familiar. It marked their fifth straight one-score loss this season. Despite leading in yardage, possession, and third-down efficiency, the Cardinals once again failed to close the deal.

Head coach Jonathan Gannon was visibly frustrated postgame. “We can’t keep finding new ways to lose,” he said. “Our guys fought hard, but in this league, effort without execution means nothing.”

Quarterback Kyler Murray, who threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns, echoed the disappointment. “We had it in our hands,” Murray said. “We just didn’t finish.”

Love and LaFleur Stay Grounded

Despite the thrilling comeback, the Packers locker room was anything but euphoric. Quarterback Jordan Love acknowledged the win but admitted the team needed to start stronger:

“We can’t rely on late-game magic every week. We have to clean up our execution early and trust our rhythm.”

Head coach Matt LaFleur praised the defense’s resilience in the final minutes but also noted the inconsistency that nearly cost them the game.

“Proud of the fight, not proud of how we got there,” LaFleur said. “If we want to compete deep in the season, we need to be better from kickoff, not just in crunch time.”

Fans Divided Despite Victory

While the Lambeau crowd left happy, social media reactions were mixed. Packers fans celebrated the comeback but expressed concern over how often the team seems to start slow. “A win’s a win,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “but we can’t keep waiting until the fourth quarter to wake up.”

Meanwhile, Cardinals fans vented frustration over officiating and clock management, with many calling this loss “another gut punch” in a season filled with missed chances.

The Bigger Picture

The Packers’ victory keeps them within striking distance in the NFC North and solidifies their reputation as a team that refuses to quit. However, analysts warn that the pattern of sluggish starts could become a liability against tougher opponents.

ESPN’s field analyst summed it up perfectly:

“Green Bay proved they can fight, but the question now is whether they can dominate — not just survive.”

For Arizona, it’s a different story. Despite strong performances from Murray and James Conner, the Cardinals have now lost five consecutive games by one possession or less. The team’s inability to finish remains a glaring issue heading into Week 8.

Final Whistle

The Packers’ 27-23 win will go down as another late-game Lambeau miracle — a night where belief triumphed over momentum. But behind the cheers and fireworks lies a team that knows it’s walking a fine line between greatness and collapse.

As Josh Jacobs said after the game:

“We’re proud of the fight. But the best teams don’t just come back — they control the game from the start. That’s where we need to be.”

For now, Green Bay celebrates. But come next Sunday, the real test begins — proving they can turn chaos into consistency.