The Arizona Cardinals again competed in a close game. However, once again, they blew a fourth-quarter lead. They gave up 14 fourth-quarter points against the Green Bay Packers, losing 27-23 for their fifth consecutive loss.

For the first time this season, the Green Bay Packers trailed by 10 points in a game and had to rally to defeat the Arizona Cardinals, 27-23. It was the Packers ' first victory away from Lambeau Field this season. (4-1-1). Josh Jacobs rushed for 55 yards and two touchdowns. His second score gave the Packers their first lead with 1:50 to play.

Close or not, the Arizona Cardinals must find answers to remedy their five-game losing streak before the season truly gets away from them.

What has been most aggravating for Cardinals fans is the fact that every single game the lead was basically given up in the waning moments of the fourth quarter. All five of their losses were by a grand total of 13 points. That is collectively, not per game.

The Cardinals will officially practice for the first time on Thursday. This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/cardinals as Cardinals Could Get Key Defensive Star Back for Cowboys Game.

The Arizona Cardinals opened their practice week on Thursday for Monday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Back from their bye, there was a short “bonus” practice Tuesday, but this is the first injury report of the week.

Total one-score games for NFC teams: Cardinals 7; Eagles 6; Bucs, 49ers, Seahawks 5; Cowboys, Panthers, Rams, Vikings 4; Bears, Giants, Packers, Saints 3; Commanders, Falcons 2; Lions 1.

The Cardinals already don't utilize their receivers enough in the passing game under offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, who has historically opted to try and establish the run while funneling majority of targets to TE Trey McBride and WR Marvin Harrison Jr.