{
  "id": 4092752,
  "title": "The Good, Bad And Ugly From The Packers’ Preseason Win Over Arizona",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/the-good-bad-and-ugly-from-the-packers-preseason-win-over-arizona",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T03:20:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/good-bad-ugly-packers-preseason-032008452.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Green Bay Packers secured a 42-38 win over Arizona in their final preseason game, providing their new coach Matt LaFleur with a temporary edge over his younger brother Mike. Quarterback Kyle McCord delivered a standout performance, throwing four touchdowns and totaling 226 passing yards. Wide receiver Will Sheppard and rookie J. Michael Sturdivant also contributed significantly, each scoring a touchdown. The special teams showcased improvement under new coordinator Cam Achord, as punt returns by Sheppard and Pierre Strong resulted in touchdowns. Rookie defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton, who missed camp due to heat exhaustion, made notable tackles and a sack. However, the preseason also highlighted areas needing improvement, including a lackluster special teams performance and questions surrounding the team's quarterback situation.",
  "summary": "There were plenty of highs and lows when the Green Bay Packers defeated the Arizona Cardinals, 42-38, Friday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Packers defeat Arizona 42-38 in preseason finale",
    "Kyle McCord throws 4 TDs, 226 passing yards",
    "Will Sheppard and J. Michael Sturdivant score TDs"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Packers' preseason win suggests that under new coordinator Cam Achord, their special teams may have turned a corner, but also reveals lingering concerns about their quarterback situation.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "The Good, Bad And Ugly From The Packers’ Preseason Win Over Arizona",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/the-good-bad-and-ugly-from-the-packers-preseason-win-over-arizona-4102532",
        "published": "2026-08-29T03:20:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}