What we learned ...
Aaron Rodgers can run: The Packers' quarterback is known for his strong arm, but he showed off some wheels in the first quarter on a 34-yard scramble up the middle. Rodgers also did what he does best with a 258-yard, three-touchdown performance in two quarters of work.
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This Packers defense is for real: The Packers totaled four takeaways (two interceptions, two fumbles) against the Cardinals. Green Bay's first team defense now has 12 turnovers over the first three weeks of the preseason. New defensive coordinator Dom Capers' fingerprints are all over this unit as it showed a number of different looks and blitzes while forcing seven fumbles (three from cornerback Charles Woodson) and four sacks.
Beanie Wells has what it takes to be an elite back: Wells finished with seven carries for 46 yards and two touchdowns in his Cardinals debut. The first-round draft pick out of Ohio State showed good patience in allowing his teammates to set up blocks and excellent lateral movement as he slashed his way to the end zone for his first score -- a 20-yard run in the second quarter.
Matt Leinart isn't ready to give up the Cardinals' No. 2 QB job: With Brian St. Pierre inactive, Leinart took all the snaps in the second half and showed why he still deserves to be Kurt Warner's primary backup. Leinart finished 24-of-38 passing for 360 yards and three touchdowns with one interception. He would have added to those totals if a perfect ball to Lance Long in the corner of the end zone wasn't ruled incomplete.
