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GREEN BAY Rashan Gary Jersey , Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers wasn’t in much of a mood to celebrate his 35th birthday.Not after another loss for the sliding Green Bay Packers.The same problems keep popping up for the offense, most glaringly, empty third downs and a lack of explosive plays.But Sunday’s 20-17 home loss to the Arizona Cardinals was definitely a surprise. Coach Mike McCarthy was fired after Green Bay stumbled once again.“We’re just not executing well and it’s the same things over and over,” Rodgers said before the coaching change was announced.The loss to one of the NFL’s worst teams was another blow to the fading playoff hopes for the Packers (4-7-1). Offensive coordinator Joe Philbin was promoted to interim head coach.It’s still mathematically possible for Green Bay to catch NFC North-leading Chicago (8-4), which lost to the Giants.To do that though, a once-productive offense will have to find its way.“We didn’t play well today. I’m not going to sit up here and try to sugarcoat it,” McCarthy said right after the loss.Green Bay’s tough day helped the Cardinals shatter the image of Lambeau Field as an intimidating venue for a warm-weather team in wintry conditions. The temperature at kickoff was 34 degrees, but the wind chill made it feel like 23. Flurries fell on and off throughout the game.Instead, the Packers looked out of sorts.A couple of Rodgers’ throws were off, especially in the first half. There were too many drops by receivers. The offensive line lost its two starters on the right side when guard Byron Bell and tackle Bryan Bulaga left in the first half with knee injuries.Zane Gonzalez kicked a 44-yard field goal for Arizona with 1:41 left. Green Bay’s Mason Crosby missed a 49-yard attempt as time expired.Crosby pushed his kick wide right, with the flags atop Lambeau blowing in toward the field at the time of the play. In pregame warmups, Crosby said kicks were going right to left.“Both ends were fairly difficult. The wind was swirling,” Crosby said. The final attempt “wanted to go right https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Antonio-Morrison-Jersey , so I was pretty shocked about, and obviously disappointed.”The Packers won the Super Bowl under McCarthy in 2010. But this is a third straight year in which Green Bay has had extended struggles.In 2016, the Packers started 4-6 but won eight straight games to get to the NFC title game, losing to the Atlanta Falcons. Green Bay finished 7-9 and missed the playoffs in 2017, when Rodgers missed extensive time with a broken collarbone.This year, Rodgers hurt his left knee in the season opener, though he is feeling better now. Receivers Randall Cobb and Geronimo Allison have missed time with injuries.Cobb’s return on Sunday didn’t help, with the Packers just 3 of 14 on third down.“I hate to repeat myself, but it’s applicable. … We’re not executing the right way,” Rodgers said.“It’s poor throws, not on the same page with receivers, wrong depth, protection Quinten Rollins Jersey ,” he added. “We all have a part in that and we’ve all picked our time to mess up a third down.”The opening play of the fourth quarter was a perfect example of Green Bay’s offensive struggles. Rodgers found Cobb for a 36-yard completion on third-and-11, but the play was wiped out by a holding penalty on right tackle Jason Spriggs.Rodgers said his focus was getting his teammates to “play with that pride” and focus on the next four games.“Yeah, I mean I’m not even thinking about that right now,” Rodgers said when asked if he would have any role after the season with general manager Brian Gutekunst or team president Mark Murphy about what direction they should go with the coaching staff.The offensive players, Rodgers said, bear blame for whatever happens in the future.“Yeah, a lot probably. We haven’t played very well,” he said. When the Green Bay Packers hit the practice field on Wednesday, a large portion of the team saw their name listed on the injury report. There are 14 names on the report to be exact. However, once you dive into the list, you will see that it is filled with nothing but good injury news. First, not one single Packer missed practice because of an injury. The two players that did miss, Jimmy Graham and Tramon Williams got some well needed rest after 11 long weeks. Although the Packers did have a bye last week Brett Hundley Color Rush Jersey , the team has worked their tails off to be 8-2 so the extra rest is well earned. Davante Adams was limited in practice due to the toe injury that he suffered against the Eagles, but it has not hindered his play since he returned. Being limited in practice is most likely a precaution to make sure he does not re-injure it and that he is getting all the necessary rest. There is no indication that he will not be ready for the biggest game of the year on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. This lengthy report is nothing more than Head Coach Matt LaFleur being cautious. Speaking of the 49ers, they are not having the same streak of injury luck as the Packers are. Breakout star George Kittle did not practice today, as he has been dealing with an ankle injury he suffered against the Arizona Cardinals in week 9. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has said Kittle will be a game time decision. The Packers have suffered against the tight ends they have faced, most notable Zach Ertz, Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen. If the 49ers are without Kittle, it would be a big boost for the defense to have to worry about one less weapon.Other key players for the 49ers such as wide receivers Emmanuel Sanders and Deebo Samuel did not practice, but Shanahan has indicated that they will also be game time decisions. As the week goes on, the Packers will get a better understanding of the players they will be facing in the Sunday night matchup with the 49ers, which carries a ton of playoff implications. The rest of the injuries are listed below:Packers Wednesday Practice ReportDid Not ParticipateTE Jimmy Graham (veteran rest)CB Tramon Williams (veteran rest)Limited ParticipationWR Davante Adams (toe)FB Danny Vitale (knee)Full ParticipationT Bryan Bulaga (non injury) TE Marcedes Lewis (non injury) LB Oren Burks (chest)WR Jake Kumerow (finger)LB Blake Martinez (hand)S Will Redmond (shoulder)LB Preston Smith (hand)CB Tremon Smith (concussion) LB Ty Summers (concussion) TE Robert Tonyan (hip)49ers Wednesday Practice ReportDid Not ParticipateRB Matt Breida (ankle)DE Dee Ford (quadricep, hamstring)K Robbie Gould (right quadricep)TE George Kittle (knee, ankle)WR Deebo Samuel (shoulder)WR Emmanuel Sanders (ribs)T Joe Staley (finger)Limited ParticipationDT D.J. Jones (groin)RB Raheem Mostert (knee)Full Participation* LB Azeez Al-Shaair (concussion)