Green Bay Packers Dominate Early: Almost Blow Lead

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Published: September 1, 2009

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... 44-37.

Unlike the first two games, won by a combined score of 48-21, this game provided considerably more scoring. There also were considerably more areas in which the team showed it needed improvement.

True, the first team jumped out to a dominating 38-10, halftime lead. The first team success in exhibition games is much more important than the final score. Moreover, Arizona’s comeback was due in large part by them leaving starters in well into the second half, whereas the Packers sat their's at halftime.

However, the Cardinals, who came into the game struggling offensively in the preseason, did gain over 200 yards in the first half. Moreover, Tim Hightower and Beanie Wells generated 84 yards on 13 carries (6.5 average) with two touchdowns.

Finally, Mason Crosby has gone from needing to fine-tune his kicking to downright worrisome, as he missed two of his three field goal attempts, including a 29-yarder that was the first-tea...

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