Overview
- The game kicks off at 9:30 p.m. ET tonight at Empower Field at Mile High and will air on NFL Network nationally, on local Denver and Phoenix stations and via Fubo streaming.
- Sean Payton confirmed that neither team’s starters, including quarterbacks Bo Nix and Kyler Murray, will play to preserve remaining snaps for emerging players.
- With the 53-man roster deadline looming on Aug. 26, coaches will zero in on evaluating depth at key spots such as wide receiver and offensive line.
- Cardinals rookie edge rusher Jordan Burch, who impressed with pressure in Week 1, and receiver prospects Zay Jones, Simi Fehoko and Xavier Weaver are among those vying for spots.
- Backup offensive linemen and fringe defenders will have prime opportunities to showcase readiness in what serves as both teams’ final live evaluation before cuts.