In preseason finales, starters typically do not play, but head coach Jonathan Gannon did not rule it out. "I want to see how this week goes and then make a decision," Gannon told reporters Monday. If the starters were to go on Saturday against the Raiders, it would be the first time under Gannon they play in the finale.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/cardinals as Why Arizona Cardinals' Loss to Broncos Isn't Reason to Overreact. The Arizona Cardinals suffered an ugly loss on Saturday night, falling to the Denver Broncos 27-7 without much in the way of positive highlights.

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.

Troy Franklin caught two touchdown passes from Jarrett Stidham and the Denver Broncos rolled over the Arizona Cardinals 27-7 on Saturday night in a matchup of mostly backups.

www.si.com/nfl/cardinals Arizona Cardinals Address Starters Playing vs Raiders After making a memorable impression in his NFL preseason debut, Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders had to sit and watch as his competition—fellow rookie QB Dillon Gabriel—also put on an impressive performance in his debut as well.

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.

For instance, the PFF grades for the top five players in the Cardinals loss to the Denver Broncos were: Jacoby Brissett – 92.1 Kyon Barrs – 80.7 Mykal Walker – 78.6 Elijah Jones – 73.8

Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) reacts alongside quarterback Kyler Murray (1) against the Washington Commanders in the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images