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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.
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.
On defense, watch safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson. He will look a lot like Budda Baker in his play style. He is likely the No. 3 edge guy in the rotation behind Josh Sweat and Zaven Collins. He will play a lot.
Cornerbacks coach Ryan Smith and passing game coordinator Drew Terrell called plays against the Broncos on Saturday.
The Arizona Cardinals will be without rookie offensive lineman Hayden Conner for some time. Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters Monday that the sixth-round pick "will miss some time" with a knee injury.
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.
The Arizona Cardinals lost to the Denver Broncos, 27-7, in their second preseason game. Here are winners and losers on the night for Arizona.
This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/cardinals as 3 Arizona Cardinals Who Need Strong Bounce-Back After Loss. On Saturday night, the Arizona Cardinals displayed a dismal showing of football against the Denver Broncos on the road.
The Denver Broncos dominated the Arizona Cardinals in a 27-7 victory on Saturday evening. After a 30-9 win over the San Francisco 49ers last week, the Broncos are now 2-0 going into the final week of preseason.
After an ugly loss to the Denver Broncos this weekend, the Arizona Cardinals have just one week until cut day. This is our latest roster projection.