Packers' Matt LaFleur sheds light on chaotic Week 7 experience that ended in Cardinals thriller 1 Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur prior to the game against the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Packers’ Matt LaFleur sheds light on chaotic Week 7 experience that ended in Cardinals thriller

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Robin M Adams | Last updated Oct 20, 2025 1:12 AM ET

The Green Bay Packers are on a win streak again, as they remain undefeated since coming off a bye in Week 5. After taking down the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field in Week 6, Matt LaFleur guided his team to a 27-23 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.

However, the Packers once again struggled to dispose of a team many expected them to steamroll.

The Cardinals established a 10-point lead in the first half, which was cut down to seven after Lucas Havrisik drained a franchise-record-setting 61-yard field goal as time expired in the second quarter.

Green Bay got it going in the second half, especially in the fourth quarter, where it outscored the Cardinals, 14-3. Running back Josh Jacobs’ rushing score with under two minutes left in the period gave Green Bay the lead for good — and eventually, the victory.

Packers’ LaFleur sums up experience before and during Week 7 date with the Cardinals

The Packers already experienced some difficulties as a team even before the game against the Cardinals started. They had a very long flight delay heading to Arizona, as their airplane reportedly had mechanical issues.

Then, in the Arizona game itself, the Packers needed a second-half surge to avoid what would have been a highly disappointing road loss.

“From the moment we got on the trip, nothing seemed to go right,” LaFleur said after the game, per the Associated Press (via ESPN). “Then in-game, there were a lot of things that didn’t go right. But the guys kept battling and that’s what it takes in this league.”

Nevertheless, Green Bay will take a win anyway it can. Now 4-1-1 through seven weeks of the 2025 NFL season, LaFleur and the Packers will next travel to Pittsburgh for a matchup against Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Packers' Matt LaFleur sheds light on chaotic Week 7 experience that ended in Cardinals thriller 2 Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; LaFleur leaves the field after the game against the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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