When it came to playing time for the preseason opener, the only things that Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon revealed was that quarterback Kyler Murray would not play in the preseason and that rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. would.
When they took the field against the New Orleans Saints, the only projected starter to play was Harrison.
Who did start for the Cardinals?
- Quarterback Desmond Ridder
- Running back Trey Benson
- Receivers Marvin Harrison Jr., Chirs Moore and Zach Pascal
- Tight end Elijah Higgins
- Offensive line: LT Elijah Wilkinson, LG Isaiah Adams, C Trystan Colon, RG Dennis Daley, RT Kelvin Beachum
Michael Carter replaced Benson in the lineup as the third-down running back.
Their first possession was a three-and-out. Benson had a one-yard run, Ridder was sacked and Carter had a nine-yard run.
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