The Arizona Cardinals face the Denver Broncos in the preseason finale. They hope to pick up their first win despite not having any starters play. Clayton Tune will start at quarterback and Desmond Ridder will also play.
The Broncos will start Jarrett Stidham but former No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson is expected to play the bulk of the snaps.
Keep up below for live updates during the game and a recap after its conclusion.
Offensive starters
The Cardinals had Tun at quarterback, Tony Jones Jr. at running back, Zach Pascal, Chris Moore and Andre Baccellia at receiver, Blake Whiteheart at tight end and the offensive line was Jackson Barton, Elijah Wilkinson, Trystan Colon, Jon Gaines and Christian Jones.
Missed FG
Matt Prater missed a 55-yard field goal to end the Cardinals’ opening drive. Jones rushed for 21 yards on the drive and caught a pass as well. They picked up two first downs before kicking the field goal.
Starting defense
On defense, the Cardinals started with defensive linemen Ben Stille and Naquan Jones, outside linebackers Victor Dimukeje and Jesse Luketa, inside linebackers Owen Pappoe and Markus Bailey, cornerbacks Max Melton, Elijah Jones and Kei’Trel Clark and safeties Dadrion Taylor-Demerson and Andre Chachere.
Broncos 7, Cardinals 0
The Broncos took advantage of the short field and went 55 yards in 10 plays. Audric Estime had 31 yards 14 receiving yards and 17 on the ground on five carries on the drive, ending it with a three-yard touchdown. They went for it once on fourth down to extend the drive.
Broncos 14, Cardinals 0
Zach Wilson threw a one-yard touchdown pass to tight end Nate Atkins on fourth-and-goal. Wilson had a 21-yard scramble early in the drive. They went 77 yards on 11 plays.
Cardinals fumble inside 10
Tune had a 43-yard pass to Xavier Weaver and the offense got inside the 10. However, on third-down, Tony Jones Jr. fumble the ball after missing a catch and the Broncos recovered the ball and returned it to their own 12.
CBs questionable to return
Rookie cornerback Elijah Jones left the game with an ankle injury and Divaad Wilson left with a wrist injury. They were ruled questionable to return. Wilson returned later in the first half.
Matt Prater hits from 50 yards: Broncos 14, Cardinals 3
The Cardinals executed a perfect two-minute drill and picked up three points as time expired with Prater making a 50-yard field goal. Tune completed four passes and added a scramble leading to the field goal.
RB Tony Jones Jr. out
Jones injured his shoulder on the play he fumbled the ball. He was ruled out at halftime.
Broncos 17, Cardinals 3
The Broncos added points on their first drive of the second half. Wilson was sacked and almost fumbled at the end, leading to the 30-yards field goal.
Broncos 17, Cardinals 6
Ridder completed three passes and the Cardinals answered with a field goal of their own.
Broncos 24, Cardinals 6
Wilson had 63 passing yards, including a 37-yard throw to Brandon Johnson. Wilson’s one-yard QB sneak gave the Broncos their third touchdown of the game.
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