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The Cardinals trailed the Broncos 10-0 at the half, but here is what we took away from the half.
The Arizona Cardinals fell behind 10-0 to the Denver Broncos in the first half of their preseason opener Friday night.
However, while they didn’t score any points, there are some things we can take away from the game.
What is there to take away from the first half?
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See who got the start for the Cardinals on defense in the preseason opener.
The Arizona Cardinals opened the preseason at home against the Denver Broncos on Friday night. They had most of their defensive starters in the game to start.
Two starters sat out — linebacker Kyzir White and safety Budda Baker.
Both were healthy and warmed up but were held out of the game.
So who started on defense for Arizona?
When they went nickel, Thompson guarded the slot, Fotu came off the field and safety JuJu Hughes came in to play Thompson’s spot.
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Check out who was on the starting offense in their preseason opener.
The Arizona Cardinals opened the preseason Friday night against the Denver Broncos and most of their starters played. Left tackle D.J. Humphries, receiver Marquise Brown and running back James Conner all suited up and warmed up but did not play in the opener.
So who started for the Cardinals on offense?
The following players subbed in as part of the first-team offense:
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A few starters will not likely get any action against the Broncos.
The Arizona Cardinals’ preseason opener kicks off at 7 p.m. Arizona time and many starters are expected to get some work. However, with pregame warmups, it would appear several players will sit out.
Who is not likely to play?
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We get some preseason action. Here are the Cardinals players to watch.
The Arizona Cardinals open the preseason Friday night at State Farm Stadium against the Denver Broncos. While the result of the game won’t necessarily matter, individual play does because it will factor into battles for starting jobs, rotational roles and spots on the roster.
In Friday’s game against the Broncos, who are the Cardinals to watch?
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Check out the latest edition of the podcast with Jess Root discussing the Cardinals’ preseason opener.
The Arizona Cardinals’ preseason opener is here. They hos the Denver Broncos Friday night at State Farm Stadium with a 7 p.m. Arizona time kickoff.
Who are the players to watch and what do we want to see?
In this latest podcast episode, I discuss those things as well as what quarterback Colt McCoy said about the potential return of quarterback Kyler Murray.
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(1:00) Colt McCoy’s comments on when Kyler Murray night return
(8:35) Cardinals players to watch in preseason opener
(18:16) What Jonathan Gannon wants to see, what we want to see, how to bet the game
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The Cardinals play their preseason opener Friday night at home against the Broncos. Here is the info you need to watch or listen to the game.
The NFL preseason has begun in earnest with their first full slate of games. There were two games on Thursday. There will be six each on Friday and Saturday and another two on Sunday.
The Arizona Cardinals have their preseason opener on Friday night at home against the Denver Broncos, a team with a few familiar faces.
It will be Jonathan Gannon’s NFL head coaching debut.
Are you planning on watching or listening to the game?
The information you need is below.
What: Denver Broncos at Arizona Cardinals
When: Friday, August 11, 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. Arizona time)
Where: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ
The Cardinals’ preseason opener will air nationally on NFL Network. However, it will simply feature the Cardinals’ television broadcast crew.
Locally in the Phoenix area, the game will air on Channel 12 – KPNX-TV.
Dave Pasch and Ron Wolfley will call the game from the booth for the television broadcast and Dani Sureck will report from the sideline.
It can be streamed live on the NFL app or Arizona Cardinals app if you are in a location where the game will be televised. You can also stream the game on FuboTV (Watch for free).
The Cardinals’ typical radio team is doing the television broadcast so Paul Calvisi will call the game on the radio with former Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton as the analyst.
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The Broncos bring two coaches and three players who were recently with the Cardinals.
The Arizona Cardinals play their preseason opener Friday night at State Farm Stadium against the Denver Broncos. Both teams have new head coaches — Jonathan Gannon for the Cardinals and Sean Payton for the Broncos.
The Broncos come with some familiar faces.
They have some former Cardinals players and coaches.
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HC Jonathan Gannon knows what they plan for splitting playing time on Friday in the preseason opener is but isn’t sharing it before the game.
The Arizona Cardinals play their preseason opener Friday night at State Farm Stadium against the Denver Broncos. With a new coaching staff, one thing to watch is how much each group of players is in the game.
Head coach Jonathan Gannon isn’t going to reveal that information beforehand, though.
“We’re locked and loaded,” he told reporters Wednesday before the final practice of training camp at the stadium, “but you ask me other things, I’ll say we’re still talking about it. We’re ready to go. You’ll see what you want to see.”
Gannon did say that quarterback Colt McCoy would play but did not reveal his plan for splitting time between the four active quarterbacks (McCoy, Clayton Tune, David Blough, Jeff Driskel).
“You guys will see how we do it all,” he said.
He indicated as he did a few days before that playing time plans are individualized.
“We make our decisions as a group, as a staff, tell the players why we’re doing what we’re doing (and) go from there,” he said.
The Cardinals kick off Friday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time.
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The Cardinals added a running back after placing Marlon Mack on injured reserve.
The Arizona Cardinals announced a pair of roster moves on Wednesday on the final day of training camp at State Farm Stadium. Running back Marlon Mack was placed on injured reserve after tearing his left Achilles in practice on Tuesday.
To replace him on the team announced the addition of running back Stevie Scott.
Scott most recently played in the USFL for the Michigan Panthers, rushing for 295 yards and a touchdown in 71 attempts.
The 6-foot-2, 231-pound back played collegiately for Indiana in 2018-2020 and then entered the league as an undrafted rookie with the New Orleans Saints. He spent part of the last two seasons with the Denver Broncos.
His addition is needed because Mack is out and second-year running back Keaontay Ingram also has been out with an undisclosed injury. With a preseason game on Friday and starter James Conner likely only getting a few snaps, the Cardinals need bodies to make it through the game.
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