WEEK 7 UPDATE: TIME CHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PACKERS–CARDINALS GAME
Due to the Charlie Kirk Memorial Event scheduled at State Farm Stadium on the same day, the NFL has officially adjusted the kickoff time for the Green Bay Packers vs. Arizona Cardinals matchup.
As they look to end a four-game losing streak, the Arizona Cardinals (2–4) will host the Green Bay Packers (3–1) at State Farm Stadium on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
How to Watch Green Bay Packers vs. Arizona Cardinals
Venue: State Farm Stadium
Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
Streaming (in-market viewers): Fubo (Stream now)
TV: FOX
Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub
Green Bay vs. Arizona Odds
Spread: Green Bay -6.5 (-110), Arizona +6.5 (-110)
Favorite Moneyline: Green Bay -325
Underdog Moneyline: Arizona +260
Total: 44.5
Total Over Odds: -110
Total Under Odds: -110
Odds provided by BetMGM.
Injuries
Packers:
- Lukas Van Ness (DE) – questionable (foot)
- Devonte Wyatt (DT) – out (knee)
- Anthony Belton (OL) – out (ankle)
Cardinals:
- Kyler Murray (QB) – questionable (foot)
- Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR) – questionable (concussion)
Stats to Know
The Packers have averaged 5.0 more points per game (26.2) this season than the Cardinals have allowed (21.2). Arizona’s defense has surrendered 348.0 yards per game, just 11.6 fewer yards than Green Bay’s offense averages (359.6 yards per game). The Packers gain 6.0 yards per play, while Arizona allows 5.5 yards. The Packers have allowed 20.4 points per game, nearly identical to the 21.7 points per game scored by the Cardinals.
Green Bay’s defense has limited opponents to 280.2 yards per game, which is 26.8 fewer yards than the 307.0-yard average produced by Arizona’s offense. Arizona gains 5.3 yards per play, while Green Bay allows 4.7 yards. Packers Rookie Becomes Instant Hero After Breakout in Comeback Win vs Bengals
The Packers’ Week 6 matchup may have looked like another slow start in Cincinnati, but one rookie wide receiver made sure it ended with a surge of green-and-gold pride. By the final whistle, the story was no longer about the Bengals’ defense, but about a young pass-catcher who turned the game upside down.
Fans had seen the Bengals control the pace for three quarters, leaning on their front seven and keeping Green Bay’s offense stagnant. For a moment, it felt like another frustrating lesson in execution, where depth questions loomed larger than answers.
Then came Jayden Reed. The second-year wide receiver (drafted as a rookie in 2023) seized his moment in the fourth quarter, hauling in four catches for 72 yards, including a contested 32-yard touchdown grab that sealed the score at 27-24. His 18.0 yards per catch told the story of a player who refused to be denied.
“Wearing the green and gold means you’re never allowed to quit. The Packers’ spirit is fighting until the very last second — and today, we proved it with an unbelievable comeback,”
Reed said, capturing the heart of the moment.
Head coach Matt LaFleur echoed the praise: “Jayden’s showing he’s a playmaker. That touchdown was huge.”
For Green Bay, the comeback wasn’t just about securing a regular-season win — it was about discovering clutch performance and resilience when it mattered most.
The touchdown itself drew praise beyond the locker room. ESPN described his 32-yard score as “contested brilliance” through defenders, while local outlet @Packers posted on X: “Jayden Reed is a name to watch!” For a young receiver stepping up amid injuries, the recognition is validation.
Reed’s performance wasn’t a one-off either. Just a week earlier against the Vikings, he caught six passes for 85 yards and a touchdown, showing consistency that has quickly caught the coaching staff’s attention. Back-to-back standout outings don’t happen by accident.
At this point, Reed looks locked in as a key WR2, with real potential to push for WR1 duties on the active roster. His mix of speed, route-running, and ability to contribute on special teams makes him a valuable piece for Green Bay’s depth.
In a season marked by injuries and questions, Reed has emerged as an instant hero in the eyes of fans. The Packers may have earned the comeback win, but more importantly, they may have solidified another weapon to carry into the 2025 season.
