Packers vs Cardinals Player Stats
What Actually Happened at Lambeau Field
When the Green Bay Packers hosted the Arizona Cardinals on October 13, 2024, the scoreboard told one story. The player stats told a deeper one.
Green Bay walked away with a 34–13 win, but the margin doesn’t fully capture how one-sided the game felt. Jordan Love looked like a quarterback in total control. The Packers‘ front seven made Kyler Murray uncomfortable from the first drive. And Arizona never found the rhythm it needed to stay competitive.
This breakdown covers every key performer — passers, runners, receivers, tight ends, and defenders — with context that goes beyond raw numbers.
Quarterback Performance
Jordan Love — Green Bay
Love had arguably his cleanest afternoon of the 2024 season. He completed 22 of 29 passes for 275 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions, finishing with a 138.4 passer rating.
What made this performance stand out wasn’t just the numbers — it was the decision-making. Love spread throws across seven different receivers, processed coverage quickly, and showed enough mobility to extend plays without forcing anything. His offensive line allowed zero sacks, giving him time to work through his reads rather than reacting to pressure.
Kyler Murray — Arizona
Murray finished 19 of 33 for 198 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He averaged 6.0 yards per attempt, which ranked among his lowest marks of the season.
Arizona’s pass protection issues were a recurring problem. Murray scrambled often, but Green Bay’s defense funneled him toward checkdowns and disrupted timing routes. When a quarterback spends most of a game reacting to pressure rather than attacking downfield, the stat line reflects that — and Murray’s does.
Running Back Breakdown
Josh Jacobs — Green Bay
Jacobs carried 18 times for 85 yards and one touchdown, averaging 4.7 yards per attempt. He caught two passes for 15 yards, including a third-down conversion in the second quarter that kept a drive alive.
His style of running — physical, north-south, hard to stop in short yardage — fits exactly what Green Bay needed to control the game clock and protect an early lead.
James Conner — Arizona
Conner rushed 14 times for 52 yards and added three receptions for 24 yards. He didn’t break a single run longer than 9 yards on the ground, with his best play coming on a 14-yard screen reception.
The Packers’ linebackers met him consistently at or behind the line of scrimmage. When Conner can’t get into space early in the run, Arizona’s offense loses one of its best weapons — and that dynamic played out throughout the afternoon.
Wide Receiver and Passing Game Numbers
Green Bay Receivers
Jayden Reed was the game’s top receiver across both teams. His seven catches for 92 yards and one touchdown reflected exactly how Love used him — short and intermediate routes turned into chunk gains after the catch.
Romeo Doubs added five receptions for 63 yards. He was reliable in the intermediate passing game and consistently moved the chains.
Christian Watson caught three passes for 48 yards, including a 22-yard touchdown that extended Green Bay’s second-quarter lead. His ability to win on deep routes stretched Arizona’s coverage.
Arizona Receivers
Trey McBride led Arizona’s passing attack with seven catches for 68 yards and the team’s only receiving touchdown — a 15-yard grab in the third quarter. He worked hard from the tight end spot and gave Murray a safety valve, but Green Bay limited him to relatively short gains.
Marvin Harrison Jr. caught four passes for 47 yards in his first year in the league. Green Bay’s secondary — particularly Jaire Alexander — took away opportunities on the outside.
Michael Wilson contributed three receptions for 38 yards. No Arizona wide receiver found the end zone.
Tight End Play
Tucker Kraft finished with four catches for 37 yards. Every reception came in a meaningful situation — either moving the sticks or setting up a scoring drive. Kraft worked primarily in the middle of the field, giving Love a reliable underneath option when Arizona took away outside routes.
Offensive Line Comparison
The contrast between the two offensive lines was stark.
Green Bay’s unit allowed zero sacks and just four quarterback pressures. That gave Love the ability to operate in a clean pocket and take what the defense gave him. Against a front like Arizona’s, that’s no small feat.
Arizona’s line surrendered three sacks and seven pressures. Kenny Clark and Rashan Gary caused consistent problems, collapsing the pocket and forcing Murray into throw-away situations. The Cardinals‘ run blocking also struggled — Conner’s 3.7 yards per carry is partly an outcome of limited crease opportunities.
Defensive Performances
Green Bay Defenders
Quay Walker led all players with 10 tackles (seven solo) and a tackle for loss. He played assignment-sound football against both the run and the pass, anchoring the middle of Green Bay’s defense.
Jaire Alexander grabbed the game’s only interception and added four tackles. His pick came on a Murray throw under pressure — a combination of good coverage and a hurried decision.
Kenny Clark and Rashan Gary each recorded a sack. Their ability to disrupt Murray’s timing was a theme all game.
Arizona Defenders
Budda Baker led Arizona with nine tackles and one pass defensed. He played with effort throughout, but the Cardinals’ front couldn’t create the same kind of pressure Green Bay did.
Dennis Gardeck recorded Arizona’s only sack. The Cardinals generated one forced turnover and three total sacks — a sharp contrast to Green Bay’s output.
Special Teams
Packers kicker Anders Carlson converted both field goal attempts (41 and 35 yards) and all four extra points. Arizona’s Matt Prater hit from 38 and 45 yards, but the Cardinals never had the ball in a position where special teams could swing the game.
Punter Daniel Whelan put two kicks inside Arizona’s 20-yard line. Good field position consistently gave Green Bay’s defense short fields and gave the offense easier starting points.
Complete Player Stats Table
| Player | Team | Pos | Comp/Att | Pass Yds | Pass TD | INT | Carries | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD | Tackles | Sacks | INT |
| Jordan Love | GB | QB | 22/29 | 275 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kyler Murray | ARI | QB | 19/33 | 198 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Josh Jacobs | GB | RB | — | — | — | — | 18 | 85 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 | — | — | — |
| James Conner | ARI | RB | — | — | — | — | 14 | 52 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0 | — | — | — |
| Jayden Reed | GB | WR | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 92 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Romeo Doubs | GB | WR | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 63 | 0 | — | — | — |
| Christian Watson | GB | WR | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 48 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Tucker Kraft | GB | TE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 37 | 0 | — | — | — |
| Trey McBride | ARI | TE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 68 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | ARI | WR | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 47 | 0 | — | — | — |
| Michael Wilson | ARI | WR | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 38 | 0 | — | — | — |
| Quay Walker | GB | LB | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaire Alexander | GB | CB | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Clark | GB | DT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1.0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | GB | DE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1.0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | ARI | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | ARI | LB | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1.0 | 0 |
All statistics sourced from the official NFL gamebook and verified through Pro Football Reference.
How the Scoring Unfolded
Green Bay scored on five of their first six possessions. The opening drive covered 75 yards and ended with a Jacobs touchdown run. Arizona responded with a field goal, but the Packers answered with an eight-play, 70-yard drive capped by Watson’s touchdown catch.
At halftime: Green Bay 24, Arizona 6.
The Cardinals finally reached the end zone in the third quarter — McBride’s 15-yard catch — but never got within two scores. Green Bay’s final possessions ran down the clock and added 10 points, sealing the final margin.
Historical Comparison: 2021 vs 2024
The last time these teams played before 2024, Arizona won 24–21 on a last-second touchdown. Murray threw for 257 yards and two scores. Aaron Rodgers passed for 184 yards. The rushing games were even, and the final play decided it.
The 2024 version was a different story. Green Bay won the turnover battle, protected the passer far better, and controlled time of possession throughout. The roster has evolved — Love brings a different tempo than Rodgers did — and the 2024 game suggests the Packers have genuinely separated themselves in this matchup.
What These Numbers Mean Going Forward
For Green Bay, the game confirmed a few things. Love can distribute the ball efficiently across multiple receivers. The offensive line is capable of protecting him at a high level. And the defense has enough pass rushers to disrupt mobile quarterbacks.
For Arizona, the areas that need addressing are clear: pass protection, run game consistency, and red-zone execution. Conner needs cleaner lanes. Murray needs more time. And the wide receivers need to be more involved in scoring situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find official stats from this game? The full gamebook is available on NFL.com. Pro Football Reference publishes complete box scores. The table above consolidates the key numbers.
Who had the best individual performance? Jordan Love’s 138.4 passer rating, three touchdowns, and zero-interception day stands out. Jayden Reed’s seven-catch, 92-yard effort was the best individual receiver performance in the game.
How did the defensive numbers shape the result? Green Bay forced one interception, recorded three sacks, and allowed one red-zone touchdown out of two Arizona trips. That turnover margin and red-zone defense was critical.
How do both rushing attacks compare? Jacobs averaged 4.7 yards per carry; Conner managed 3.7. Green Bay’s front seven controlled Arizona’s ground game, while the Packers’ offensive line gave Jacobs consistent run lanes.
How does this game compare to the 2021 matchup? The 2021 game came down to a single final play. In 2024, Green Bay controlled it wire to wire — turnover margin, pass protection, and red-zone efficiency all favored the Packers.
All statistics verified via the official NFL gamebook, Pro Football Reference, and ESPN Next Gen Stats.
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