![Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) hits but can't stop running back Chase Edmonds (29) from scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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1 of 128![Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Antonio Morrison (44) is carried into the end zone by Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (29) against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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2 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) fakes a pitch to running back Aaron Jones (33) against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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3 of 128![Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs away from the defense against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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4 of 128![Green Bay Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) celebrates with defensive back Josh Jones (27) after a Jones sack against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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5 of 128![Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy works the sidelines as the team plays against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
6 of 128![Green Bay Packers defensive end Dean Lowry (94) and nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) rush quarterback Josh Rosen (3) against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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7 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) watches as defensive back Tre Boston (33) applauds a third down incompletion against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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8 of 128![Green Bay Packers defensive back Josh Jones (27) and nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) celebrate a defensive stop against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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9 of 128![Green Bay Packers defensive back Josh Jones (27) defends a pass to tight end Ricky Seals-Jones (86) against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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10 of 128![Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs the ball against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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11 of 128![Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (80) shouts after a catch and run against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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12 of 128![Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) scores a touchdown during the 4th quarter of Green Bay Packers game 20-17 loss against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Mike De Sisti / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis]()
13 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) stiff arms Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker (36) during the 4th quarter of Green Bay Packers game 20-17 loss against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Mike De Sisti / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis]()
14 of 128![Green Bay Packers defenders tackle Arizona Cardinals running back D.J. Foster (37) during the 4th quarter of Green Bay Packers game 20-17 loss against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Mike De Sisti / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis]()
15 of 128![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Gerald Hodges (51) during the 4th quarter of Green Bay Packers game 20-17 loss against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Mike De Sisti / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis]()
16 of 128![Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) runs for a long gain during the 3rd quarter of Green Bay Packers game 20-17 loss against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Mike De Sisti / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis]()
17 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) points at the defense after a flag in the game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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18 of 128![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jake Kumerow (16) signals first down after his first NFL catch against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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19 of 128![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jake Kumerow (16) makes his first NFL catch against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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20 of 128![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (83) takes the pitch from quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) on a reverse against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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21 of 128![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) drops a pass against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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22 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) taps his toes with his heel in the huddle against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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23 of 128![-Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) looks at the video board after an incompletion against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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24 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talks with wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (83) against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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25 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talks with Green Bay Packers' Mike McCarthy against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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26 of 128![Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (30) gets flipped on a run against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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27 of 128![Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Blake Martinez (50) pressures quarterback Josh Rosen (3) against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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28 of 128![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) runs after a catch as offensive tackle Jason Spriggs (78) and offensive guard Justin McCray (64) block against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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29 of 128![Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) gets a hand up from nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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30 of 128![against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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31 of 128![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb looses control of a third quarter pass against the Arizona Cardinals during their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Arizona defeated Green Bay 20 to 17.
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32 of 128![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling agsainst Arizona Cardinals defensive back David Amerson during their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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33 of 128![Green Bay Packers defensive back Josh Jones against Arizona Cardinals center Mason Cole during their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Arizona defeated Green Bay 20 to 17.
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34 of 128![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jake Kumerow against the Arizona Cardinals during their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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35 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talks with Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) after the Cardinals defeated the Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
36 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talks with Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) after the Cardinals defeated the Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
37 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talks with Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) after the Cardinals defeated the Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
38 of 128![during the 4th quarter of Green Bay Packers game 20-17 loss against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Mike De Sisti / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis]()
39 of 128![Green Bay Packers defensive end Dean Lowry (94) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) during the 4th quarter of Green Bay Packers game 20-17 loss against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Mike De Sisti / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis]()
40 of 128![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jake Kumerow against the Arizona Cardinals during their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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41 of 128![Green Bay Packers defensive end Dean Lowry sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosenmduring their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Arizona defeated Green Bay 20 to 17.
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42 of 128![Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen scrambles during their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Arizona defeated Green Bay 20 to 17.
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43 of 128![Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander defends a third down pass to Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald late in the fourth quarter during their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Arizona defeated Green Bay 20 to 17.
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44 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers rushes against Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker during their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Arizona defeated Green Bay 20 to 17.
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45 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) scrambles for a first down against the Arizona Cardinals in the first quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
46 of 128![A Green Bay Packers fan watches the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
47 of 128![Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs after a catch against the Arizona Cardinals in the third quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
48 of 128![Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) grimaces while his foot is attended to by the medical staff during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
49 of 128![Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) escapes pressure by Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Montravius Adams (90) in the third quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
50 of 128![Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) scrambles in the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
51 of 128![Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) tackles Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (30) in the third quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
52 of 128![Green Bay Packers linebacker Kyler Fackrell (51) pressures Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
53 of 128![Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) tackles Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (29) in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
54 of 128![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) reacts after a catch for a first down in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
55 of 128![Green Bay Packers defensive end Dean Lowry (94) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
56 of 128![Green Bay Packers defensive end Dean Lowry (94) celebrates with nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) after sacking Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
57 of 128![Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
58 of 128![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) misses a field goal as time expires in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
59 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) gets up after being sacked during the 2nd quarter of Green Bay Packers game against the Arizona Cardinals game Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Mike De Sisti / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis]()
60 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) walks off the field after a not converting on 3rd down during the 1st quarter of Green Bay Packers game against the Arizona Cardinals game Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Mike De Sisti / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis]()
61 of 128![Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (90) stands over Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) during the 3rd quarter of Green Bay Packers game 20-17 loss against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Mike De Sisti / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis]()
62 of 128![Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) runs for a long gain during the 3rd quarter of Green Bay Packers game 20-17 loss against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Mike De Sisti / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis]()
63 of 128![Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds crosses the goal line in the third quarter against the defense of Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Blake Martinez during their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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64 of 128![Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones rushes for a late fourth quarter touchdown, evening the score up at 17 each, against the Arizona Cardinals during their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Arizona defeated Green Bay 20 to 17.
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65 of 128![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby and punter/holder J.K. Scott react following a missed field goal ending the game against the Arizona Cardinals during on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Arizona defeated Green Bay 20 to 17.
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66 of 128![Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) celebrates a long receptiion in the fourth quarter against Green Bay Packers defensive back Eddie Pleasant (35) and cornerback Josh Jackson (37) Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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67 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws an incomplete long pass attempt late in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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68 of 128![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) misses the potential game-tying fieldgoal as time expires against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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69 of 128![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) and Green Bay Packers punter J.K. Scott (6) react to a misssing the potential game-tying fieldgoal as time expires against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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70 of 128![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) and Green Bay Packers punter J.K. Scott (6) react to a misssing the potential game-tying fieldgoal as time expires against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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71 of 128![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) and Green Bay Packers punter J.K. Scott (6) react to a misssing the potential game-tying fieldgoal as time expires against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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72 of 128![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) reacts after misssing the potential game-tying fieldgoal as time expires against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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73 of 128![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) reacts after misssing the potential game-tying fieldgoal as time expires against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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74 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) leaves the field following a 20-17 loss against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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75 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) leaves the field following a 20-17 loss against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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76 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) walks off the field after the Packers lost to the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
77 of 128![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) reacts after missing a field goal as time-expired against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
78 of 128![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) reacts after missing a field goal as time-expired against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
79 of 128![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) reacts to missing a game tying field goal as time expires during the 4th quarter of Green Bay Packers game 20-17 loss against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Mike De Sisti / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis]()
80 of 128![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) reacts to missing a game tying field goal as time expires during the 4th quarter of Green Bay Packers game 20-17 loss against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Mike De Sisti / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis]()
81 of 128![Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) reacts to missing a game tying field goal as time expires during the 4th quarter of Green Bay Packers game 20-17 loss against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Mike De Sisti / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis]()
82 of 128![Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds crosses the goal line in the third quarter against the defense of Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Blake Martinez and cornerback Josh Jackson during their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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83 of 128![Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds celebrates a third quarter touchdown against Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Blake Martinez and cornerback Josh Jackson during their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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84 of 128![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams is tackled by Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker during the second quarter of their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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85 of 128![Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (80) reacts after a catch for a first down in the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
86 of 128![Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) reacts after defending a pass in the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
87 of 128![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) fights off Arizona Cardinals defensive back Leonard Johnson (27) after making a catch during the 2nd quarter of Green Bay Packers game against the Arizona Cardinals game Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Mike De Sisti / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis]()
88 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) fakes a pitch to running back Aaron Jones (33) against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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89 of 128![Green Bay Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) celebrates with defensive back Josh Jones (27) after a Jones sack against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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90 of 128![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling agfainst Arizona Cardinals defensive back David Amerson during their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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91 of 128![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams is tackled by Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker during the second quarter of their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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92 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers against the Arizona Cardinals during their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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93 of 128![Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham is tackled by Arizona Cardinals free safety Antoine Bethea during their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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94 of 128![Green Bay Packers linebacker Blake Martinez (50) tackles Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) in the first quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
95 of 128![Green Bay Packers defensive back Josh Jones (27) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) in the first quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
96 of 128![Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs away from the defense against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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97 of 128![Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (29) scores a touchdown against Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Antonio Morrison (44) in the second quarter Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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98 of 128![Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (29) scores a touchdown against Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Antonio Morrison (44) in the second quarter Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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99 of 128![A video of Paul McCartney is played on the scoreboard during the Green Bay Packers game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
100 of 128![Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) hits but can't stop running back Chase Edmonds (29) from scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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101 of 128![Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Antonio Morrison (44) is carried into the end zone by Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (29)against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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102 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers against the Arizona Cardinals during their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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103 of 128![Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones catches a pass in the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals during their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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104 of 128![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams celebrates an second quarter, fourth and four touchdown reception against the Arizona Cardinals during their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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105 of 128![Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) slides for yardage against Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker (36) in the first quarter Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
106 of 128![Green Bay Packers defensive back Josh Jones (27) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) in the first quarter Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
107 of 128![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jake Kumerow (16) warms up in the snow before the game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
108 of 128![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) wipes snowflakes from his face before the game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
109 of 128![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jake Kumerow (16) warms up before the game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Kumerow has just come back from injured reserve.]()
110 of 128![Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) walks with a friend before the game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
111 of 128![Packers fans know how to dress for a wet snowy conditions before the game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
112 of 128![Packers fans show their winter gear before the game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
113 of 128![The Lambeau Field stadium crew roll the wet tarp off the grassy surface before the game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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114 of 128![Fans arrive for the Green Bay Packers game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
115 of 128![Packers fans tailgate inside a tent outside the stadium before the Green Bay Packers game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
116 of 128![Fans brave cold and wet conditions as they head to the stadium before the Green Bay Packers take on the Arizona Cardinals during their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
117 of 128![Pink Houses performs at Kroll's West before the Green Bay Packers take on the Arizona Cardinals during their football game on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
118 of 128![Fans arrive for the Green Bay Packers game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis.]()
119 of 128![Jessica Kolloway, from Rockford Ill. is bundled up from the snow and cold while tailgating before the Green Bay Packers game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. on Sunday, December 2, 2018.]()
120 of 128![Snow falls over Lambeau Field before the Green Bay Packers game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. on Sunday, December 2, 2018.]()
121 of 128![Robert Clarksen, from St. Paul Minn., shovels the snow and slugs from his parking space while tailgating before the Green Bay Packers game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. on Sunday, December 2, 2018.]()
122 of 128![Workers spread salt and clear snow from benches in the seating area before the Green Bay Packers play against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
123 of 128![Workers spread salt in the seating area before the Green Bay Packers play against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.]()
124 of 128![Mike Goodman from Fort Wayne, Ind. waves as he's dressed as Ralphie's bunny costume from the movie "A Christmas Story" while tailgating before the Green Bay Packers game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. on Sunday, December 2, 2018.]()
125 of 128![Multiple accidents and spinouts were seen on I-43 like this one near Sheboygan before the Green Bay Packers game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. on Sunday, December 2, 2018.]()
126 of 128![The Packers Tailgate Band makes their way through the snow before playing for tailgaters before the Green Bay Packers game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. on Sunday, December 2, 2018.]()
127 of 128![Multiple accidents and spinouts were seen on I-43 like this one near Denmark before the Green Bay Packers game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. on Sunday, December 2, 2018.]()
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GREEN BAY - Fans wanting the Green Bay Packers to run the table late in 2018 might get exactly what they wish.
After the performance they put forth Sunday against perhaps the NFL’s worst team, it’s conceivable the Packers (4-7-1) could lose the rest of their games.
To understand their 20-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in full context, which was sealed when Mason Crosby missed a 49-yard field goal attempt as time expired, you can start with the Cardinals’ now 3-9 record. No team in the NFL had won fewer games entering Sunday. Even that doesn’t do it justice.
A week earlier, the Cardinals lost 45-10 to the Los Angeles Chargers, a fringe playoff contender in the AFC. A week before that, the Cardinals lost at home to the Oakland Raiders.
It could be argued a team tied for fewest wins in the NFL that loses at home against the dysfunctional Raiders is the very worst in the league.
And yet, here the Packers are.
On a windy, soggy day that started with sleet and snow at Lambeau Field, the Packers somehow managed to be worse than the weather. They led 10-7 at halftime, and entered the fourth quarter trailing 17-10. They rallied to tie it at 17 but the game turned on 32-yard catch by Arizona's Larry Fitzgerald on a third-and-23 play that set up the winning field goal.
Here are five observations from Sunday’s debacle.
Rodgers, rinse, repeat
Aaron Rodgers saw his streak of consecutive passes without an interception exceed 300. That’s the Packers franchise record, eclipsing Bart Starr’s 294 passes without a pick that stretched over the 1964 and 1965 seasons. Rodgers has 21 touchdown passes this season with just one interception, which came in Week 4 against Buffalo when a pass deflected off the hands of two players. And yet it’s clear the two-time MVP quarterback remains off his game. Rodgers missed at least two touchdown throws in the first half alone Sunday. Early in the game, he had rookie Equanimeous St. Brown wide open on the right side, but Rodgers threw late and behind incomplete. Later, Rodgers had Davante Adams wide open down the right seam, but Rodgers’ pass overshot him by a couple yards. It’s not the turnovers Rodgers is avoiding, but the open throws he’s missing, that’s defining his game right now. Rodgers finished 31-of-50 for 233 yards with one touchdown and a 79.8 rating.
Defense in decline
The Packers' defense already dominated one rookie quarterback inside Lambeau Field this season, shutting out Buffalo’s Josh Allen in September. For much of the first half Sunday, it looked like the defense might come close to doing the same against Arizona’s Josh Rosen. Instead, Mike Pettine’s group couldn’t finish what it started. Rosen was hardly good, finishing 11-of-26 for 149 yards, no touchdowns and a 61.2 rating, but he got enough help to score 20 points and take a field-goal lead within the two-minute warning. The Packers' defense clearly isn’t what it was in September. Injuries have taken their toll, primarily with cornerback Kevin King missing his fourth straight game because of a hamstring injury. Still, the offense has not shown it can carry the weight, and on Sunday the defense followed suit.
Adams a lone, bright spot
Amid a morass of mediocrity, Davante Adams continues to be the best thing going for the Packers' offense. Days after saying he believes he’s the NFL’s best receiver, Adams had eight catches for 93 yards and a touchdown Sunday. He’s now caught a touchdown in nine of the Packers’ 12 games this season. He has almost as many multiple-touchdown games (two) as games without a touchdown catch (three). On an offense that needs every point it can get, Adams has been a scoring machine.
Finally something special?
The Packers might have something with Jaire Alexander at punt returner. Their best play of the first half came on a 24-yard return, with Alexander spinning to avoid a tackle before breaking the return outside. The play mercifully stood with no yellow flags for a special-teams unit that has been chronically penalized this season. Alexander replaced Tramon Williams, who muffed a punt last week in Minnesota replacing regular returner Trevor Davis, who was placed on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury. Alexander had some success in college, returning one punt for a touchdown in his junior season, but the Packers have been reluctant to put him in that spot this season. The Packers certainly need their first-round rookie on defense, where he has been one of their best players in coverage. But their special teams have been so bad this fall, any spark is not only welcomed but long overdue. The Packers took advantage of the short field with their lone touchdown of the half.
Right-side problems
The concern entering Sunday’s game was the left side of the Packers offensive line. By the end, the injury problem had flipped to the right side. Left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) and left guard Lane Taylor (quadricep) both started despite being listed questionable on the injury report. They finished the game too, but the right side of the Packers offensive line took a beating Sunday. Right tackle Bryan Bulaga left the game with a knee injury and did not return. Right guard Byron Bell also left with a knee injury.
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