Glendale, AZ – October 20, 2025,

The Green Bay Packers showcased their resilience on Monday, defeating the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 at State Farm Stadium. It marked their second win in three weeks, lifting them to 4-1-1, while the Cardinals dropped to 2-5. After the game, Cardinals Hall of Famer Aeneas Williams didn’t hold back his thoughts. “The referees were on our side, but it still couldn’t change the outcome,” Williams said. “The Packers deserved every point they scored. They dominated on both sides of the ball, and no amount of whistles could’ve changed that. Sometimes, you just have to admit when the other team is better.”

His statement quickly went viral—not only for its honesty but because it confirmed what millions of fans saw. The Packers outclassed Arizona from start to finish, even when officiating seemed to lean the other way.

One of the most controversial moments came in the third quarter, when Cardinals center Hjalte Froholdt was flagged for a false start at the 1-yard line on 4th-and-goal. The penalty erased a near-certain touchdown and forced Arizona to settle for a Chad Ryland field goal instead. The home crowd erupted in boos, furious that the call came at such a crucial moment. Earlier in the game, during the second quarter, running back James Conner appeared to cross the goal line for a 1-yard touchdown, only for officials to rule his progress stopped just short. Replay angles clearly showed the pile moving forward, but the call stood. Conner scored on the next play anyway, and Packers fans online joked that even the referees couldn’t slow their momentum.

Despite those setbacks, Green Bay never lost control. Quarterback Jordan Love shone with 265 yards and two touchdowns, while Josh Jacobs added 67 rushing yards and a score. The defense dominated all night, forcing two turnovers and allowing just 23 points.

By the end, Williams’s words summed up the game perfectly. The whistles favored Arizona, but it didn’t matter—the Packers’ strength, balance, and determination were overwhelming. Green Bay didn’t just beat the Cardinals; they broke their spirit. And when a Hall of Famer from the losing side admits it, the message is undeniable: the Packers are for real, and not even the referees can stop them.