The Green Bay Packers, fresh off a significant victory last week, faced an unexpected hurdle on their journey to Arizona to clash with the Cardinals. The team’s flight was delayed for several hours due to mechanical issues with their plane, as reported by various sources.
Initially scheduled to depart earlier in the day, the Packers’ flight faced a delay of over six hours before the team was eventually able to board a replacement aircraft. The plane, which transported both players and coaching staff, finally departed just after 7:00 p.m. CT, arriving in Phoenix roughly five hours later than anticipated.
Prior to the complication, a staff plane managed to take off without any delays, leaving earlier in the day around 1 p.m. CT. The wait had the team on the tarmac for about five hours, which posed uncertainties regarding their preparation for the upcoming game.
Despite the troublesome travel, the Packers are still set to face the Cardinals for their game at 1:25 p.m. PT on Sunday. Their performance this season, especially after their last win, has generated optimism among fans. Following the matchup in Arizona, the Packers are also scheduled to travel to Pittsburgh next week for another encounter, where they will look to maintain their momentum.
While the travel setback was less than ideal, the Packers’ resilience and ability to rise to challenges may serve them well on the field.