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Cardinals Rally to Top Chiefs 20-17 in Preseason Opener

Arizona's comeback victory offered coaches a clear measure of their first-team readiness ahead of the regular season.

Overview

  • Both teams fielded their starters, giving Patrick Mahomes a first-quarter showcase and Kyler Murray two drives in the preseason opener.
  • Greg Dortch's opening kickoff fumble set up Mahomes' 48-second, 1-yard touchdown pass to Jason Brownlee.
  • Backup Jacoby Brissett spurred Arizona's comeback with two touchdown drives, going 5-for-8 for 81 yards.
  • The victory snapped Arizona's two-year preseason winless streak and tested its revamped defensive front, featuring additions like Calais Campbell, Josh Sweat and Dalvin Tomlinson.
  • Coaches from both franchises will review starter and depth performances from this game to finalize Week 1 rosters and positional battles.