The Packers-Cardinals "Thursday Night Football" game lived up to the hype. Green Bay (7-1) handed Arizona (7-1) its first loss of the season after Rasul Douglas intercepted a Kyler Murray pass in the end zone on Arizona's last play of the game. The Packers won 24-21.
The last few minutes of the game were a roller-coaster. With 4:46 remaining, Aaron Jones’ rush into the end zone was called a touchdown but then overturned upon review and marked short. The Packers then received a delay of game penalty because they had already used up all their timeouts. Two plays after that, Green Bay turned the ball over on downs at the Arizona 1 after Aaron Rodgers' pass on fourth-and-goal was knocked down.
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The Cardinals got the ball back with 3:23 left, needing at least a field goal to head into overtime. After long Murray completions to Christian Kirk and A.J. Green, followed by a short gain by Chase Edmonds, they were in field goal territory. Arizona got all the way down to the Green Bay 5, but Murray then threw the end-zone interception, a pass intended for an unsuspecting Green, that ended the game.
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Rodgers threw for 184 yards while Murray passed for 274. Randall Cobb had two receiving touchdowns for Green Bay while James Conner had two rushing touchdowns for Arizona. Green Bay's A.J. Dillon was the game's rushing leader with 78 yards. Arizona's DeAndre Hopkins, despite being sidelined for some of the game with an injury, was the leading receiver with 66 yards.
Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Packers vs. Cardinals on "Thursday Night Football." Read below for completed updates from the NFL Week 8 game.
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Packers vs. Cardinals score
Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | F | |
Packers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
Cardinals | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
Packers vs. Cardinals live updates, highlights from 'Thursday Night Football'
(All times Eastern)
Final: Packers 24, Cardinals 21
11:32 p.m. — Rasul Douglas intercepts Murray's pass in the end zone. It's his first interception, and the Packers hand the Cardinals their first loss of the year.
RASUL DOUGLAS INTERCEPTS MURRAY. #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/ZIDly9m0Bc
— NFL (@NFL) October 29, 2021
11:29 p.m. — Edmonds finishes a 23-yard play on second-and-18 for the first down. The Cardinals are now on the Packers' 18 with 49 seconds remaining.
Cardinals inside the red zone!
— NFL (@NFL) October 29, 2021
Undefeated season still alive. #RedSea
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11:27 p.m. — Kirk catches a 6-yard pass to the Packers' 32. He goes out of bounds to stop the game clock at 1:26.
11:24 p.m. — Green catches a 23-yard pass for the first down.
11:22 p.m. — Rodgers' throw is incomplete on fourth down after Devon Kennard hits the ball in the air. The Cardinals now have the ball inside their own 1-yard line with 3:26 remaining in the game.
GOAL LINE STAND.
— NFL (@NFL) October 29, 2021
What a stop by the @AZCardinals defense! #RedSea
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11:20 p.m. — Rodgers attempts to run the ball into the end zone but comes up short. It's now fourth down, and the Cardinals take a timeout.
11:20 p.m. — On third down, the Packers are penalized for delay of game. The Packers still have a third-and-goal, but now they are just outside the 5.
Yikes. #Packers get called for a delay of game. Guys just couldn't get set up.
— Lily Zhao (@LilySZhao) October 29, 2021
11:16 p.m. — Jones rushes into the end zone, but the play is under review for whether the ball crossed the goal line. The touchdown is overturned, and the Packers now have a second-and-goalare on 2nd & goal.
11:14 p.m. — Byron Murphy Jr. gets flagged for unnecessary roughness. The Packers move to the 3-yard line. Marco Wilson is then flagged for defensive pass interference in the end zone, so the Packers end up on the 1-yard line.
11:13 p.m. — Jones advances 16 yards to put the Packers on the 12.
Aaron Jones is a baller! 💪🏾
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) October 29, 2021
11:11 p.m. — Jones picks up another first down to put the Packers on the Cardinals' 28. The Packers use their final timeout after the play.
11:07 p.m. — Josiah Deguara, the tight end in for Tonyan, completes the first down and an 11-yard gain.
11:01 p.m. — TOUCHDOWN, CARDINALS. Conner rushes in for his second touchdown of the night. The Cardinals score on back-to-back drives. Packers 24, Cardinals 21.
8 TDs in 8 games. @JamesConner_ is a TD machine! #RedSea
— NFL (@NFL) October 29, 2021
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10:58 p.m. — In his second game as a Cardinal, Ertz completes the first down and lands on the Packers' 31.
Most 4th down catches since 2013
— Reuben Frank (@RoobNBCS) October 29, 2021
17 … Zach Ertz
17 … Odell Beckham Jr.
15 … Davante Adams
13 … Randall Cobb
12 … Julio Jones
12 … Antonio Brown
12 … Allen Robinson
10:57 p.m. — Edmonds returns to the field and catches a pass for 9.
10:53 p.m. — Edmonds remains down on the field after picking up a first down for the Cardinals. He is helped off the field.
10:47 p.m. — TOUCHDOWN, PACKERS. Cobb scores his second touchdown of the game, giving the Packers a more comfortable lead. Packers 24, Cardinals 14.
Ol' Reliable. @AaronRodgers12 @RCobb18
— NFL (@NFL) October 29, 2021
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10:46 p.m. — Tonyan is questionable to return with a knee injury.
Injury updates: #Packers DL Kingsley Keke is out with a concussion. TE Robert Tonyan (knee) is questionable to return. #GBvsAZ
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) October 29, 2021
End of third quarter: Packers 17, Cardinals 14
10:41 p.m. — Dillon gets the first down and advances the Packers to the 11.
10:38 p.m. — Tonyan finishes a 33-yard gain for the first down, but he remains on the ground after hurting his left knee on his fall. He was able to walk off the field on his own. The Packers are now on the Cardinals' 21.
Robert Tonyan grabbing his left knee and the trainers come out quickly.
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) October 29, 2021
10:36 p.m. — Jones gets the first down with a 19-yard gain. This is the longest Packers play of the game so far. They are on their 42.
10:30 p.m. — Jonathan Ward (Cardinals) and Kylin Hill (Packers) collide during the punt return. Both players are carted off the field.
10:24 p.m. — TOUCHDOWN, CARDINALS. James Conner rushes in for the Arizona touchdown, which is preceded by a 20-yard reception by Zach Ertz. Packers 17, Cardinals 14.
James Conner's SEVENTH TD of the season! #RedSea @JamesConner_
— NFL (@NFL) October 29, 2021
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10:23 p.m. — Hopkins returns to the game and completes a first down to the 11.
DeAndre Hopkins on one leg outplaying a corner who runs a 4.25 40
— Bo Brack (@BoBrack) October 29, 2021
10:22 p.m. — Edmonds rushes for a first down and a 7-yard gain to the Packers' 33. This is the momentum the Cardinals have needed.
10:20 p.m. — The Cardinals decide to go for it on fourth down for the first time. The attempt is successful after Antoine Wesley catches a 7-yard pass.
10:18 p.m. — Christian Kirk picks up just the Cardinals' seventh first down of the game. Arizona advances to its 41.
10:12 p.m. — TOUCHDOWN, PACKERS. Cobb catches the ball in the end zone for a Packers touchdown. Jordan Phillips was flagged for roughing the passer; the penalty will be enforced on the kickoff. Packers 17, Cardinals 7.
Just like old times. @AaronRodgers12 & @RCobb18 extend the @Packers lead! #GoPackGo
— NFL (@NFL) October 29, 2021
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10:10 p.m. — The Packers go for it on fourth-and-3 from the Cardinals' 7. St. Brown makes a first-down catch to the 2.
10:07 p.m. — TURNOVER. Henry Black intercepts for the Packers on the Cardinals' 14. It is now Packers ball.
Into the arms of @jacckpott for the INT! #GBvsAZ | #GoPackGo
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) October 29, 2021
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10:05 p.m. — The Cardinals receive the ball to start off the second half. A holding penalty puts the Cardinals back to their 15.
Halftime: Packers 10, Cardinals 7
9:52 p.m. — Rodgers' attempt at a Hail Mary fails as the first half comes to an end.
Rodgers went for another Hail Mary in AZ. @AaronRodgers12
— NFL (@NFL) October 29, 2021
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9:50 p.m. — The Packers fail to complete the pass on third down. With five seconds left in the half, the Packers decide to go for it on fourth down.
9:47 p.m. — The Packers make it to midfield as Jones completes the first down to the 50. There is 1:28 remaining in the first half.
9:43 p.m. — Randall Cobb completes his first first down of the night. The Packers are at their 26.
9:40 p.m. — It's the battle of the defenses right now. The Packers end the Cardinals' drive.
9:37 p.m. — Hopkins heads to the sideline to get his hamstring worked on. He is questionable to return to the game.
Deandre Hopkins is now officially questionable to return due to his hamstring injury.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 29, 2021
9:33 p.m. — FIELD GOAL, PACKERS. The Packers fail to score a touchdown and instead attempt a field goal. They end this crazy drive with three more points. Packers 10, Cardinals 7.
9:31 p.m. — The Packers have the ball on the Cardinals' 3-yard line. Rodgers passes incomplete to Marcedes Lewis in the back of the end zone.
Marcedes Lewis almost had the TD catch of the year. #GoPackGo
— NFL (@NFL) October 29, 2021
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9:27 p.m. — It was originally ruled that Rondale Moore didn't touch the punt and the ball would remain with the Cardinals. The play went under review, however, and the call was overturned. Replay showed the ball did hit Moore's finger, so it became Packers ball on the recovery of the muff.
#Packers ball after another 💥BOJO BLAST💥! #GBvsAZ | #GoPackGo
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) October 29, 2021
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9:22 p.m. — Robert Tonyan makes a 15-yard catch for a Packers first down. Amari Rodgers then advances 11 yards to the Packers' 46.
9:16 p.m. — De'Vondre Campbell, the former Cardinal, sacks Murray for a loss of 4 yards. The Cardinals' drive ends.
9:11 p.m. — TOUCHDOWN, PACKERS. Jones rushes in for a Green Bay touchdown. Tie game now. Packers 7, Cardinals 7.
The @Packers RBs are running ANGRY. @showtyme_33 #GoPackGo
— NFL (@NFL) October 29, 2021
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9:07 p.m. — Dillon rushes for a first down to the Cardinals' 11.
End of first quarter: Cardinals 7, Packers 0
9:04 p.m. — The Packers let the quarter end as they face a fourth-and-1.
Can't believe this didn't end up a 1st down pic.twitter.com/ha5uHeTLrn
— Alex👋 (@dbs408) October 29, 2021
9 p.m. — Juwann Winfree picks up a first down to the Cardinals' 22.
8:58 p.m. — The Cardinals are called for a neutral zone infraction, giving the Packers 5 yards and a first down.
8:54 p.m. — Dillon advances 12 yards to put the Packers on the Cardinals' 45.
8:52 p.m. — A.J. Dillon gets the Packers' first first down of the game. The Packers are on their 36.
8:47 p.m. — TOUCHDOWN, CARDINALS. Chase Edmonds scores his first touchdown of the season and puts the Cardinals on top. Cardinals 7, Packers 0.
Wildcat Cardinals. @ChaseEdmonds22 #RedSea
— NFL (@NFL) October 29, 2021
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8:46 p.m. — Murray rushes for a first down to the Packers' 11.
8:42 p.m. — DeAndre Hopkins nullifies his own 61-yard touchdown reception with a facemask penalty near the goal line. The catch still counts, though. After the 15 yards are marked off for the personal foul, the Cardinals end up on the Packers' 21.
The best WR in football. @DeAndreHopkins x #RedSea pic.twitter.com/STCh33kWYS
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) October 29, 2021
8:40 p.m. — Sean Harlow is called for offensive holding, turning a Cardinals first down into a first-and-20. There has now been a penalty on first down on every drive.
8:36 p.m. — Aaron Jones drops a long pass from Aaron Rodgers. The Packers end another drive without a first down.
Isaiah Simmons is a linebacker. pic.twitter.com/OXlzjqjZmR
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) October 29, 2021
8:30 p.m. — The Cardinals finish their first drive with no first downs, too.
8:27 p.m. — Rashan Gary attempts a tackle but instead is penalized for holding onto Kyler Murray's facemask. The Cardinals advance 15 yards.
yup, that's a face mask pic.twitter.com/KlTQvbWQLn
— Pick Six Podcast (@picksixpod) October 29, 2021
8:26 p.m. — The Packers start out the game with no first downs on their first drive. Equanimeous St. Brown was penalized for offensive holding on the first play, moving the Packers' offense back 10 yards.
8:22 p.m. — The game kicks off. The Packers receive first.
Packers vs. Cardinals start time
- Kickoff: Thursday, Oct. 28, 8:20 p.m. ET | 5:20 p.m. PT
Packers vs. Cardinals is scheduled to kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET on Thursday night.
How to watch 'Thursday Night Football'
- TV channels: Fox, NFL Network
- Live streams: Fox Sports Live, NFL Network, fuboTV
The game will be broadcast on Fox and on NFL Network with Fox Sports announcers Joe Buck and Troy Aikman on the call and Erin Andrews and Kristina Pink on the sidelines.
You can also stream "Thursday Night Football" live online with fuboTV, which offers a free seven-day trial .
'Thursday Night Football' schedule 2021
Week | Date | Matchup | TV channel |
8 | Oct. 28 | Arizona Cardinals vs. Green Bay Packers | Fox, NFLN, Amazon |
9 | Nov. 4 | Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Jets | Fox, NFLN, Amazon |
10 | Nov. 11 | Miami Dolphins vs. Baltimore Ravens | Fox, NFLN, Amazon |
11 | Nov. 18 | Atlanta Falcons vs. New England Patriots | Fox, NFLN, Amazon |
12 | Nov. 25 | New Orleans Saints vs. Buffalo Bills | Fox, NFLN, Amazon |
13 | Dec. 2 | New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys | Fox, NFLN, Amazon |
14 | Dec. 9 | Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers | Fox, NFLN, Amazon |
15 | Dec. 16 | Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs | Fox, NFLN, Amazon |
16 | Dec. 23 | Tennessee Titans vs. San Francisco 49ers | NFL Network |
16 | Dec. 25 (Sat.) | Green Bay Packers vs. Cleveland Browns | Fox, NFLN, Amazon |
16 | Dec. 25 (Sat.) | Arizona Cardinals vs. Indianapolis Colts | NFL Network |