The Arizona Cardinals got their first action of the preseason Friday night and many young players got their first extended action since entering the NFL, as there was no preseason in 2020.
The Cardinals defeated the Dallas Cowboys 19-16 at State Farm Stadium Friday night, thanks to two Matt Prater field goals in the final two minutes, including a 47-yard kick as time expired.
But the preseason is more about individual performances than the team results, especially for those players battling for a spot on the final 53-man roster.
Below are some players whose stock rose and fell based on their performance Friday night.
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