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Josh Jacobs Plays Through Calf Scare to Lift Packers Past Cardinals in Late Comeback

Cleared after a pregame calf test following late-week uncertainty, the running back took the field despite a travel day cut short by a long flight delay.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Josh Jacobs #8 of the Green Bay Packers looks on from the sideline during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Field on September 28, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.
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Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) scores a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 19, 2025.
Oct 12, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) in the second half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Declared active after on‑field testing, Josh Jacobs overcame illness and a calf issue and scored two rushing touchdowns, including the go‑ahead 1‑yard run with 1:50 left.
  • Green Bay beat Arizona 27-23 to move to 4-1-1, stopping a final Cardinals heave in the end zone as Jacoby Brissett started for injured Kyler Murray.
  • Micah Parsons delivered a career‑high three sacks as the Packers totaled six sacks, and Rashan Gary added a momentum‑shifting strip‑sack.
  • Stand‑in kicker Lucas Havrisik hit a franchise‑record 61‑yard field goal at halftime with Brandon McManus inactive for a second straight week.
  • With Jacobs a true game‑time decision, Green Bay elevated Pierre Strong Jr. for depth and had Emanuel Wilson positioned to start if needed after a five‑plus‑hour travel delay compressed preparations.