Packers' McCord Shines in Preseason Finale Comeback Win
Kyle McCord threw four touchdown passes, including the game-winner with 3:19 left, as the Packers rallied to beat the Cardinals 42-38. McCord completed 22 of 35 passes for 226 yards without an interception. His performance may have secured a roster spot as the backup quarterback.
McCord's four-touchdown night came against a Cardinals defense that had allowed 38 points by halftime, with both teams combining for 38 points in the second quarter alone. His final stat line included a 10-yard game-winning toss to Kisean Johnson, and he nearly added a fifth touchdown but for a dropped pass. Jordan Love, the Packers' starter, called offensive plays during the second half, a role he had never previously taken on.
Dennis-Sutton, a rookie edge rusher, missed the first two preseason games due to an overheating illness but made an immediate impact in his debut, sacking Gardner Minshew on his seventh NFL snap. The Packers face a pass-rush void with Micah Parsons absent, potentially elevating Dennis-Sutton's early-season role. Roster cuts must be finalized by 5 p.m. Sunday.
This performance could reshape the Packers' quarterback depth chart and influence other teams' waiver claims, as McCord's showcase may attract interest from franchises seeking a young backup. The team's receiver competition, highlighted by Sturdivant's downfield catches, could force difficult roster decisions that ripple through the league's waiver wire. For fans, preseason performances like these offer hope and shape expectations, though their regular-season significance remains uncertain.