5 bold predictions for Packers against Cardinals

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 24: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Washington Football Team in the game at Lambeau Field on October 24, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 24: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals runs with the ball while being chased by Kamu Grugier-Hill #51 of the Houston Texans in the second quarter in the game at State Farm Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) /

3. Kyler Murray will rush for 150+ yards

The Packers’ defense gave up 95 rushing yards to Heinecke last week which doesn’t bode well for chances of stopping Murray on Thursday night. His ability to make plays on the edge with his legs is going to be a massive challenge for Green Bay’s front seven.

Look for Murray to break off several big runs when the Packers drop deep into man-to-man coverage. Green Bay will try to employ a lot of zone to prevent Murray from running wild on them, but that puts them at a marked disadvantage against Arizona’s talented receiving corps.

The most challenging aspect of stopping Murray is that he doesn’t need designed runs to rack up yards. His big plays against Green Bay will come on broken plays rather than anything called by Kliff Kingsbury and his offensive staff.

Murray’s going to throw for plenty of yards with his elite accuracy, but it may be his running ability that gives the Packers more trouble. Look for him to eclipse the 150-yard mark on the ground after breaking a 50+ yard scamper in the fourth quarter.

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