Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals and Loss
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This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/cardinals as Winners and Losers from Arizona Cardinals' Preseason Defeat in Denver. After a promising preseason Week 1 win, the Arizona Cardinals looked extremely poor against the Denver Broncos in preseason Week 2, leading to a one-sided 27-7 win for Denver.
The Arizona Cardinals lost their second preseason game Saturday night, a 27-7 defeat to the Denver Broncos in which they allowed 562 yards and only gained 135. They didn't play any of their starters expect for rookie cornerback Will Johnson and new linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither.
Jarrett Stidham threw two touchdown passes and had 240 yards as the Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in Denver on Saturday night and defeated them for their second preseason win.
Mustipher had six tackles with two solo that were for loss. Goodlow’s two solo tackles were both for loss. Jenkins had three assisted tackles, a half-sack and quarterback hit. Simmons had two tackles (one solo) and Barrs had a QB hit.
The Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos conduct a joint practice on Thursday, Aug. 14, and we'll keep you updated on any and all developments.
Not only is Deguara a better blocker than all three of them, but he's tougher as a receiver than Krull, has shown more in the NFL than Prieskorn, and has significantly more experience than Lohner. Plus, Deguara has the versatility to play special teams and fullback to help fill in for Adkins while he misses time.
The Broncos rested most starters, but not Evan Engram, against the Cardinals. Sean Payton explained why after the game.