Packers' place in the NFL playoff picture was boosted by immense Matt LaFleur 4th-down decision originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Green Bay Packers trotted the kicking unit on the field. They were going to attempt a game-tying field goal.

As those bettors lick their wounds, the attention quickly turns to Week 8. With six teams on the bye, its a smaller slate, but it packs quite a punch, including Aaron Rodgers taking on the Green Bay Packers for the first time in his career.

The Cardinals have entered their bye week and will be, for the most part, off until next week. They are coming off their fifth consecutive loss. Despite losing 27-23 at home on Sunday to the Green Bay Packers, the Cardinals did not fall in the latest NFL power rankings for Week 8 by USA TODAY's Nate Davis.

The Green Bay Packers are road favorites against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. The Packers beat Cincinnati 27-18 last week while the Cardinals lost

As usual, injuries are a major storyline heading into Week 7's NFL games. Some of the league's biggest stars have missed time already this season and even more players are either

In Bill Bender's NFL Week 8 picks for Sporting News, the Packers spoil Aaron Rodgers return with the Steelers while Lamar Jackson injects much-needed life into the Ravens in his expected return from injury.

The Arizona Cardinals have suffered what's now their fifth consecutive loss after falling to the Green Bay Packers in 27-23 fashion. Arizona became the first team in NFL history to lose three straight games with a 7+ point lead entering the fourth quarter - you can read more about that here.