8 standouts from Packers' preseason win over the Cardinals

The Green Bay Packers claimed a thrilling 42-38 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in their preseason finale on Friday night. Matt LaFleur, head coach of the Packers, faced off against his brother Mike LaFleur, who is the head coach of the Cardinals. This matchup provided an opportunity for players on the roster bubble to make a strong impression before the final roster cuts take place on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. CT. The following players stood out during the preseason finale:

QB Kyle McCord: McCord played the entire preseason finale, demonstrating that Tyrod Taylor will be the backup quarterback for the upcoming season. He completed 65.2% of his passes for 447 yards and scored four touchdowns. McCord's performance suggests that he would make an excellent serviceable backup for the team if he isn't picked up by another team needing a reliable backup QB.

Edge Dani Dennis-Sutton: The fourth-round pick, who had missed the first two preseason games due to a heat-related illness, made a strong defensive impact on his very first defensive drive. He sacked Gardner Minshew for a 10-yard loss, forcing a long third down, and finished the night with four pressures, tying for the team-high.

Nyjalik Kelly: Kelly had an impressive night, recording a pick, a sack, and three tackles for loss. He picked off Arizona’s Kedon Slovis, setting up a short-field opportunity that tied the game at 17-17 in the second quarter. His performance earned him the title of the highest-paid undrafted free agent in team history.

WR J. Michael Sturdivant: As a rookie undrafted free agent from Florida, Sturdivant had a stellar night, finishing with a game-high 112 yards on six receptions. He orchestrated a crucial 65-yard scoring drive and finished the night with two touchdowns.

WR Kisean Johnson: Johnson had a significant impact in the fourth quarter, catching four passes for 52 yards and scoring two clutch touchdowns. His diving 28-yard catch secured a comeback win for Green Bay, with the game-winning 12-yard touchdown reception coming with just 20 seconds left on the clock.

WR Will Sheppard: Sheppard also found the end zone twice on the night, adding a 12-yard touchdown reception and an 81-yard punt return for 81 yards. He finished the night with three catches for 26 yards, making it likely that he will return to the practice squad.

DT Anthony Campbell: Campbell's standout performance throughout training camp, including a sack and four pressures, led to his inclusion in the preseason finale. His impressive skills have made him one of the more impressive prospects to make the team.