
Packers vs Cardinals Week 7 prediction and full game preview. Green Bay is 6.5 point favorites in Arizona with Kyler Murray likely OUT and Jacoby Brissett starting. Josh Jacobs should dominate the Cardinals' 3rd worst run defense in the NFL. Jordan Love playing at MVP level (137.8 passer rating when clean). Cardinals are 2-4 but DANGEROUS - lost 4 straight games by only 9 combined points. Final prediction: Packers? Cardinals?Rob Ralph breaks down the Packers' three-layer offensive approach: Layer 1 - Josh Jacobs (2nd highest graded RB), Layer 2 - Jordan Love's elite intermediate passing, Layer 3 - Matthew Golden deep threat emerging. Cardinals defense ranks 28th in pass defense and 3rd worst in run defense, creating perfect matchup for Green Bay's balanced attack.Key Matchups & Storylines:Josh Jacobs vs Cardinals Run Defense (3rd worst in NFL)Matthew Golden vs Max Melton (16 catches allowed on 27 targets)Trey McBride Threat vs Packers Linebackers in ZoneMicah Parsons vs Jacoby Brissett (High Sack Rate QB)Jordan Love vs Cardinals Quarters CoverageCardinals Injury Crisis: Kyler OUT, Conner OUT, Benson OUT, Harrison Jr. ConcussionWhy Cardinals Are Dangerous Despite 2-4 Record:Lost 4 straight by ONLY 9 combined points (4, 1, 3, 1 point losses)One or two plays from being 4-2Scored 27 points last week with Brissett + backup RBsWill Johnson at CB playing like 1st rounderBudda Baker still elite safety despite PFF strugglesPackers Advantages:✅ Top 5 red zone efficiency both sides of ball✅ Josh Jacobs versatility (2nd best receiving grade among RBs)✅ Jordan Love 3rd/4th MVP candidate (83.0 PFF grade)✅ More man coverage in 2024 = better pass rush success✅ PFF ranks Packers 2nd overall, Cardinals 28th✅ Packers offense 4th ranked, Cardinals defense 28th pass defenseThings to Watch:📊 Josh Jacobs 1st half volume (15+ touches = game over)📊 Can Cardinals pressure Jordan Love? (Joshua/Campbell must dominate)📊 Packers vs two-high quarters coverage looks📊 Matthew Golden 1-on-1 vs Max Melton (major mismatch)📊 Jacoby Brissett sack rate (4-5 sacks = blowout territory)Final Prediction: Packers ?, Cardinals ?Cardinals can keep it competitive with methodical Trey McBride passing game and quick throws to keep Brissett clean. But Packers' talent gap is massive. Josh Jacobs has 120+ total yards, Jordan Love doesn't turn it over, Micah Parsons gets 2+ sacks. Packers control from start to finish.Note: Jordan Olson on paternity leave - congrats Jordan! Rob Ralph flying solo for a few episodes.Subscribe for Packers content 3x per week! Monday recaps + Wednesday analysis + Saturday previews. Next giveaway at 700 subs!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro: Can Packers Play Complete Game?1:46 - Packers Three-Layer Offense Breakdown4:11 - Cardinals Are Dangerous Despite 2-4 Record6:05 - Cardinals Defense Issues (28th Pass Defense)8:28 - Packers Secondary Concerns & Aaron Banks9:19 - Where Packers Have the Edge (Red Zone Dominance)11:23 - Talent Gap Analysis (PFF Rankings)13:45 - Five Things to Watch15:55 - Final PredictionFollow us on social:https://x.com/SoundsGoudaaahttps://x.com/olsonjordBy Packers fans, for Packers fans every Weds & Saturday on Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcast!