Packers vs Cardinals History & Stats Since 1921

Packers Vs Cardinals History
Joe Fletcher
Joe Fletcher
Published: September 11, 2024  Updated: October 13, 2024

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Packers vs Cardinals Overall Record:

47-26-4

The Green Bay Packers and Arizona Cardinals have played 77 games since 1921, with the Packers winning 47 games and the Cardinals winning 26. How many ties? 4.

Bar chart showing 47 wins for the Packers and 26 wins for the Cardinals

All-Time Head-to-Head Game Results

The Packers and the Cardinals’s first-ever NFL game was played way back on November 20, 1921.

The Packers last played the Cardinals on October 13, 2024, where the Packers won 13-34.

Here are the results of every game played between the Packers and the Cardinals since 1921:

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at Rival Date Summary Field Result Score ID Visitor Away Points Host Home Points Win Loss Tie Notes
516heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PM49ers1999-01-03Packers lost on the road 27-30AwayLoss27-3049ers36163Packers2749ers301Postseason
517heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PM49ers2013-01-12Packers lost on the road 31-45AwayLoss31-4549ers41286Packers3149ers451Postseason
518heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PM49ers2014-01-05Packers lost at home 23-20HomeLoss23-2049ers4164449ers23Packers201Postseason
519heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PM49ers2020-01-19Packers lost on the road 20-37AwayLoss20-3749ers43849Packers2049ers371Postseason
520heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PM49ers2022-01-22Packers lost at home 13-10HomeLoss13-1049ers4458349ers13Packers101Postseason
521heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PM49ers2024-01-20Packers lost on the road 21-24AwayLoss21-2449ers45311Packers2149ers241Postseason
522heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMBears1941-12-14Packers lost on the road 14-33AwayLoss14-33Bears15324Packers14Bears331Postseason
523heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMBuccaneers2021-01-24Packers lost at home 31-26HomeLoss31-26Buccaneers44220Buccaneers31Packers261Postseason
524heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMCommanders1972-12-24Packers lost on the road 3-16AwayLoss3-16Commanders26657Packers3Commanders161Postseason
525heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMCowboys1983-01-16Packers lost on the road 26-37AwayLoss26-37Cowboys30332Packers26Cowboys371Postseason
526heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMCowboys1994-01-16Packers lost on the road 17-27AwayLoss17-27Cowboys34350Packers17Cowboys271Postseason
527heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMCowboys1995-01-08Packers lost on the road 9-35AwayLoss9-35Cowboys34707Packers9Cowboys351Postseason
528heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMCowboys1996-01-14Packers lost on the road 27-38AwayLoss27-38Cowboys35078Packers27Cowboys381Postseason
529heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMEagles1960-12-26Packers lost on the road 13-17AwayLoss13-17Eagles22276Packers13Eagles171Postseason
530heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMGiants1938-12-11Packers lost on the road 17-23AwayLoss17-23Giants14225Packers17Giants231Postseason
531heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMGiants2012-01-15Packers lost at home 37-20HomeLoss37-20Giants40923Giants37Packers201Postseason
532heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMRams2002-01-20Packers lost on the road 17-45AwayLoss17-45Rams37276Packers17Rams451Postseason
533heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMVikings2005-01-09Packers lost at home 31-17HomeLoss31-17Vikings38361Vikings31Packers171Postseason
534heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMBroncos1998-01-25Packers lost on the road 24-31AwayLoss24-31Broncos35820Packers24Broncos311Postseason
535heyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMheyfletch2024-09-10 05:56 PMFalcons2003-01-04Packers lost at home 27-7HomeLoss27-7Falcons37625Falcons27Packers71Postseason
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Since 1921

The Green Bay Packers and Arizona Cardinals have a long history of football matchups dating back to 1921 when they were knows as the Racine Cardinals – named after Racine Avenue in Chicago (not Racine, WI).

This is the Packers oldest NFL rival and the second oldest rivalry in the NFL – even longer than the Bears vs Packers rivalry by one week! Only the Bears vs Cardinals have a longer rivalry than Packers vs Cardinals.

16 Game Winning Streak

From 1937 to 1946, the Packers had a remarkable 16-game winning streak against the Cardinals. This streak was largely due to the Packers’ strong roster and coaching during that era. The team was led by legendary coach Curly Lambeau and featured Hall of Fame players like Don Hutson.

2009 Wildcard Game

The 2009 wildcard game between the Packers and Cardinals was a record-breaking offensive shootout on January 10, 2010, at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

By halftime, the Cardinals led 24-10, but the Packers mounted a comeback in the second half. The game ended tied at 45-45, forcing overtime.

Kurt Warner completed 29 of 33 passes for 379 yards and 5 touchdowns for the Cardinals. Aaron Rodgers, in his first playoff start, threw for 422 yards and 4 touchdowns for the Packers, also rushing for a touchdown.

The game ended dramatically in overtime when Rodgers was sacked by Karlos Dansby, causing a fumble. Dansby recovered and returned it 17 yards for the game-winning touchdown.

This game set several NFL records:

  1. Highest combined score in a playoff game (96 points)
  2. Most combined passing yards in a playoff game (801)
  3. Fewest combined rushing attempts in a playoff game (38)

2015 NFC Divisional Round Game

The 2015 NFC Divisional Round game between the Packers and Cardinals took place on January 16, 2016, at University of Phoenix Stadium. This playoff matchup was marked by defensive struggles and late-game heroics.

The Cardinals led for most of the game, holding a 17-13 advantage late in the fourth quarter. With 55 seconds left and no timeouts, the Packers faced a critical 4th-and-20 from their own 4-yard line. Aaron Rodgers connected with Jeff Janis for a 60-yard completion, keeping Green Bay’s hopes alive.

On the final play of regulation, Rodgers threw a 41-yard Hail Mary pass to Janis in the end zone. This touchdown tied the game at 20-20, forcing overtime and stunning the Arizona crowd.

However, the Cardinals quickly ended the game in overtime. On the first possession, Carson Palmer avoided a sack and threw across his body to Larry Fitzgerald, who ran for a 75-yard gain. Two plays later, Palmer found Fitzgerald again for the game-winning 5-yard touchdown.

Key stats from the game:

  • Larry Fitzgerald: 8 receptions, 176 yards, 1 TD
  • Aaron Rodgers: 24/44, 261 yards, 2 TDs
  • Carson Palmer: 25/41, 349 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs

Coin Toss Controversy

The coin toss controversy between the Packers and Cardinals occurred on January 16, 2016, before overtime in their regular season game at University of Phoenix Stadium.

As the teams prepared for overtime, referee Clete Blakeman attempted to flip the coin. However, the coin didn’t rotate in the air, instead just going straight up and back down. This unusual occurrence led to confusion on the field.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers called “tails” for the initial toss. When the coin failed to flip, Blakeman decided to re-toss it. On the second attempt, Rodgers wasn’t given a chance to make a new call. The coin came up heads, giving the Cardinals the choice. They elected to receive the kickoff.

The Cardinals went on to win the game on their first possession of overtime, leaving the Packers without a chance to possess the ball.

This incident sparked debates about:

  1. The proper procedure for coin tosses
  2. Whether teams should be allowed to change their call on a re-toss
  3. The fairness of NFL overtime rules

Following this controversy, the NFL reviewed its coin toss procedures. While no major changes were implemented, officials were reminded to ensure a proper flip with rotation.

FAQs

What is the record between the Cardinals and the Packers?

47–26–4 (Packers – Cardinals)

The Green Bay Packers and Arizona Cardinals have played 77 games since 1921, with the Packers winning 47 games & the Cardinals winning 26.

Who has played for both the Cardinals and the Packers?

Players who have notably played for both the Cardinals and the Packers include:

  • Chris Jacke
  • James Jackson
  • Vonnie Holliday
  • Daryn Colledge
  • Brett Hundley
  • Donny Anderson
  • Seth Joyner
  • Tootie Robbins
  • Rudy Ford
  • Willard Harrell
  • Lamar McHan
  • Jim McMahon
  • Steve Pisarkiewicz
  • John Roach
  • Jessie Clark
  • Kenyan Drake
  • LeShon Johnson
  • MacArthur Lane
  • Jerry Norton
  • Frank Mestnik
  • Jeremy Ross
  • Paris Lenon
  • Carlyle Holiday
  • Bhawoh Jue
  • Charles Lee
  • Ray Pelfrey
  • John Symank
  • Jared Veldheer

Packers Trivia - Just for Fun

Now it’s time to test your knowledge of Packers / Cardinals history. Here are one or two potentially related trivia questions for you. Be sure to look for the factoid beneath the answer.

Which team did the Packers defeat in the 2023 Wild Card playoff game?

Wrong!  The answer is Dallas Cowboys.

Correct!  Dallas Cowboys

The Packers were the first #7 seed to ever win a game in NFL history, beating the #2 seeded Cowboys coached by former Packer head coach, Mike McCarthy. The Packers started 27-0 before finishing 48-32, preserving their undefeated record at AT&T Stadium. Love had ended the playoff game with a perfect passer rating (Wikipedia had even added him as just the fifth QB to ever achieve this), but as their lead narrowed, he came back in and threw one incomplete pass to ruin his perfect rating.

What was the Packers’ record in the 1989 season?

Wrong!  The answer is 10 - 6.

Correct!  10 - 6

1989 was a magical year for the Packers, with Don “The Majik Man” Majkowski leading the team to a 10-6 record, their first non-strike winning season since 1972. The “Cardiac Pack” won 5 fourth-quarter comebacks and an NFL record 4 one-point wins.