McCord's Late Touchdowns Lift Packers to Preseason Victory
Kyle McCord threw two touchdown passes in the final 3:19 to rally Green Bay to a 42-38 preseason win over Arizona. He finished 22-of-35 for 226 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions. The performance could strengthen his case for a roster spot as the Packers finalize their 53-man roster.
McCord's four-touchdown night came with Jordan Love calling offensive plays in the second half, an arrangement Love reportedly suggested at halftime. The undrafted quarterback's only blemish was a dropped pass that would have given him a fifth scoring throw. His performance arrives as Green Bay must trim its roster to 53 players by Sunday afternoon.
Dennis-Sutton's debut included a sack of Gardner Minshew on his seventh NFL snap, though he narrowly missed two additional sacks. The edge rusher had missed the first two preseason games after overheating at practice. Meanwhile, receiver J. Michael Sturdivant strengthened his case with consecutive 36-yard catches, adding to a crowded competition for the final receiver spots.
This performance could influence roster decisions beyond Green Bay, as McCord's strong preseason may attract interest from quarterback-needy teams once cuts are finalized. For Packers fans, the game offers cautious optimism about depth at receiver and edge rusher, though preseason production historically translates unevenly to regular-season play. The outcome may also shape how teams evaluate undrafted players in future training camps, reinforcing that final preseason games can meaningfully alter career trajectories.