The Arizona Cardinals faced a tough first half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, dealing with multiple injuries, including to Marvin Harrison Jr. and two starting defenders.
The rookie wide receiver took a hard hit to the head while trying to catch a pass but was unable to complete either of his two targets. He was checked for a concussion, according to the team.
After initially leaving the blue medical tent, he was seen on the sideline looking ready to return. However, coaches decided to take him to the locker room instead, as reported by azcentral’s Theo Mackie.
By the time he left for the locker room, the Cardinals had only completed two passes and were trailing 24-7 after scoring on their first full drive without Harrison. They added a field goal, ending the half down 24-10.
Linebacker Kyzir White also left the game with a knee injury and was listed as questionable to return.
Defensive lineman Bilal Nichols left with a stinger and was ruled out. Depth safety Joey Blount was also questionable to return due to a hamstring injury.
Arizona struggled to stop the Packers’ run game, which averaged 4.8 yards on 15 carries for a total of 72 yards in the first half. Running back Jacobs led the way with 46 yards on 11 carries, averaging 4.2 yards per carry.
The Cardinals had linebacker depth coming into the game, including Jesse Luketa, who had a key forced fumble in a previous win against the San Francisco 49ers. Victor Dimukeje, who has made three tackles and one tackle for loss in three games, was inactive for this game.
The Arizona defense had a rocky first quarter, with three offsides penalties, despite being the least penalized team in the NFL before this game.
