Packers Face Major Travel Delay Ahead Week 7 Arizona Game

The Green Bay Packers faced significant travel delays due to mechanical issues with their team plane, causing a nearly five- to six-hour delay and potentially impacting their rest and preparation ahead of their Week 7 game against the Arizona Cardinals. Despite the Packers' elite pass rush, led by Micah Parsons, their secondary struggled significantly as backup Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett threw for 279 yards and two touchdowns, exploiting coverage weaknesses, notably against tight end Trey McBride. Packers' defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley acknowledged issues after the team allowed key third-down conversions leading to touchdowns, and new free-agent acquisition Nate Hobbs had a notably poor coverage performance. The Cardinals, without star quarterback Kyler Murray, have been competitive despite recent losses, with their head coach Jonathan Gannon recognizing the challenge posed by the Packers. Travel difficulties and on-field defensive shortcomings highlight the challenges the Packers face even as they remain favored in the matchup. These factors combined have led to concerns about the Packers' secondary and overall readiness for the game in Arizona.