The Arizona Cardinals got a raw deal from the NFL, plain and simple. Imagine being one of only two teams forced to play four preseason games, then getting your bye week shoved all the way back to December. That’s what the league handed the Cardinals this year, and it feels pretty dirty heading into their final exhibition game.
The League’s Unfair Hand
It’s Friday, August 28, 2026, and the Cardinals are gearing up for game four of their preseason slate against the Green Bay Packers. The frustration is real: playing an extra preseason game compared to most of the league, only to be denied an early regular season break, is just rough. At this point, the primary concern has to be player health. You’re just trying to get through this final tune-up without anyone getting dinged up before the games that actually count.
Lambeau Vibes and What’s Next
Before all the serious business on the field, running back Tyler Allgeier (22) was even spotted riding a young fan’s bicycle through the Lambeau Field parking lot earlier this week, a cool moment before the pressure of the last preseason game. The action kicks off today at 5:00 p.m. AT from Green Bay, Wisconsin. If you’re looking to catch it, CBS (Channel 5 locally) has the national TV broadcast with Paul Calvisi on play-by-play, Sam Acho as analyst, and Dani Sureck on the sideline. Online, you can stream it on NFL+ or NFL Network. Radio listeners can tune into Arizona Sports 98.7 FM with J.P. Shadrick and A.Q. Shipley, or Latino Mix 100.3 FM KQMR for the Spanish broadcast featuring Jesus Quinonez and Irving Villanueva. FanDuel Sportsbook lists the Cardinals at +1.5 if you’re into that.
Really, what matters most in this one is getting out healthy. After being dealt such a tough hand by the league, avoiding injuries and keeping the roster intact for the regular season is the absolute top priority.
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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