{
  "id": 4190926,
  "title": "Packers surge late to win preseason finale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/packers-surge-late-to-win-preseason-finale",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T12:46:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/packers-surge-win-preseason-finale-124600647.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday night, the host Green Bay Packers emerged victorious in a high-scoring preseason game against Arizona, finishing with a 42-38 win at Lambeau Field. The game marked a special encounter as Matt LaFleur, the Packers' head coach, coached alongside his younger brother Mike, who was leading the Arizona team in their first year. In the end, the Packers secured a 2-1 preseason record.\n\nQuarterback Kyle McCord spearheaded the Packers' offensive efforts, tossing four touchdown passes, including two within the final four minutes. McCord, a second-year player from Syracuse, completed 22 of his 35 passes for 226 yards without an interception. He was the only Packers quarterback to take action in a game featuring mostly reserve players. McCord connected with Kisean Johnson on a 28-yard scoring play with 3:19 left on the clock. He directed a 44-yard scoring drive in the closing seconds, connecting with Johnson again from 10 yards out and then once more from 10 yards with 20 seconds remaining.\n\nDefensive end J. Michael Sturdivant contributed significantly to the Packers' victory, pulling in six passes for 112 yards and a 29-yard touchdown in the second quarter after a 36-yard connection with McCord. Wide receiver Will Sheppard had a touchdown catch and returned a punt 81 yards for a score for the Packers. Kicker Trey Smack converted two more field goals, achieving a perfect 9-for-9 performance in the preseason.\n\nOn the Arizona side, running back Evan Hull rushed for 107 yards and scored two touchdowns on 16 carries, while Simi Fehoko contributed 94 yards and two touchdowns on five catches. The game's significance lay in the coaching brothers' matchup, as Matt LaFleur led the Packers and Mike, his brother, managed the rebuilding Arizona squad.",
  "summary": "Aug. 29—In a high-scoring preseason affair, host Green Bay got four touchdown passes from Kyle McCord, including two in the final four minutes, to nip Arizona 42-38 at Lambeau Field on Friday night and finish 2-1 in the preseason. McCord, a second-year player out of Syracuse who spent last season on the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad, completed 22 of 35 passes for 226 yards and no ...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Will Sheppard makes huge statement with 80 yard TD return in Packers preseason finale",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/will-sheppard-makes-huge-statement-with-80-yard-td-return-in-packers",
        "published": "2026-08-29T11:30:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}