Cardinals end preseason with tough loss to Broncos, questions arise ahead of regular season

DENVER (KYMA, KECY) – The Arizona Cardinals ended their preseason with a 38-12 loss to the Denver Broncos, finishing 0-3 heading into the regular season.

Clayton Tune and Desmond Ridder both took snaps, trying to lock down the backup quarterback job behind Kyler Murray.

Tune started and completed 12 of 18 passes for 119 yards, but threw a critical interception that was returned 96 yards for a Denver touchdown.

Ridder, who stepped in after Tune briefly left the game, finished 10 of 16 for 111 yards, but neither quarterback could generate sustained offensive momentum.

The Cardinals struggled to find the end zone, managing only one touchdown on a three-yard run by Haassan Hall in the fourth quarter.

Matt Prater contributed field goals of 50 and 24 yards, providing Arizona’s only other points.

Defensively, the Cardinals faced challenges, particularly in the secondary, where several players, including cornerbacks Divaad Wilson and Elijah Jones, were sidelined with injuries.

The Cardinals will need to regroup quickly as they prepare for their regular-season opener against Buffalo on Sept. 8.