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Will Sheppard makes huge statement with 80 yard TD return in Packers preseason finale
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- Will Sheppard makes huge statement with 80 yard TD return in Packers preseason finale
The Green Bay Packers got a spectacular moment from Will Sheppard in their preseason finale Friday night, with the young wide receiver making a play against the Arizona Cardinals that quickly became one of the game's biggest highlights.
Sheppard certainly made his presence felt when his opportunity came in the second quarter. After fielding the punt, the Packers rookie broke away from Arizona 's coverage and sprinted 80 yards untouched for a touchdown, turning an ordinary return into one of the night's biggest plays.
Sheppard is fighting for a bigger opportunity as he enters his second year in the NFL and first season with the Green Bay Packers. The wide receiver went undrafted in 2025 and spent his first year trying to establish himself before landing a reserve deal with Green Bay this offseason.
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Will Sheppard in the Green Bay Packers preseason finale
Aug 23, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Will Sheppard (82) jumps into the crowd for a Lambeau Leap after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images
The 24-year-old has contributed wherever the Packers have needed him, seeing work on offense while also handling special teams duties. Now, Sheppard is looking to turn those opportunities into a spot on the opening day roster, with a place on the practice squad serving as a fallback.
Sheppard gave the Green Bay Packers plenty to remember as the preseason came to a close. His standout performance helped cap Green Bay's exhibition slate on a high note, with the Packers finishing 2-1 after outlasting the Arizona Cardinals 42-38 in a wild offensive battle.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Will Sheppard (82) makes a touchdown reception during the second quarter of their preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Arizona appeared to have control heading into the final quarter, holding a 31-24 lead over Green Bay. The Cardinals could not close the deal, though, as the Packers' offense and defense both stepped up down the stretch. Green Bay poured in 18 points during the fourth quarter while limiting Arizona to just seven, completing the comeback in a wild finish.
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Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) passes while being rushed by Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Josh Sweat (10) during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
