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Cardinals trail Broncos 14-3 at halftime of final preseason game
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Cardinals trail Broncos 14-3 at halftime of final preseason game

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The Arizona Cardinals will face the Denver Broncos in the final preseason game. They hope to get their first win, despite having no starters. Clayton Tune will start at quarterback and Desmond Ridder will also play.

The Broncos will start Jarrett Stidham, but former No. 2 draft pick Zach Wilson is expected to play the majority of the snaps.

Stay tuned below for live updates during the match and a recap after the match.

Offensive starters

The Cardinals had Tun at quarterback, Tony Jones Jr. at running back, Zach Pascal, Chris Moore and Andre Baccellia at receiver, Blake Whiteheart at tight end and the offensive line consisted of Jackson Barton, Elijah Wilkinson, Trystan Colon, Jon Gaines and Christian Jones.

Missed FG

Matt Prater missed a 55-yard field goal to end the Cardinals’ opening drive. Jones rushed for 21 yards on the drive and also caught a pass. They picked up two first downs before shooting the field goal.

Starting defense

On defense, the Cardinals started with defensive linemen Ben Stille and Naquan Jones, outside linebackers Victor Dimukeje and Jesse Luketa, inside linebackers Owen Pappoe and Markus Bailey, cornerbacks Max Melton, Elijah Jones and Kei’Trel Clark, and safeties Dadrion Taylor-Demerson and Andre Chachere.

Broncos 7, Cardinals 0

The Broncos took advantage of the short field, going 55 yards in 10 plays. Audric Estime had 31 yards, 14 receiving yards, and 17 on the ground on five carries on the drive, finishing with a three-yard touchdown. They went for it once on fourth down to extend the drive.

Broncos 14, Cardinals 0

Zach Wilson threw a one-yard touchdown pass to tight end Nate Atkins on fourth-and-goal. Wilson had a 21-yard scramble early in the drive. They went 77 yards on 11 plays.

Cardinals fumble within 10

Tune had a 43-yard pass to Xavier Weaver and the offense got within the 10. However, on third down, Tony Jones Jr. dropped the ball after missing a catch and the Broncos recovered the ball and returned it to their own 12.

CBs doubtful to return

Rookie cornerback Elijah Jones left the game with an ankle injury and Divaad Wilson left the game with a wrist injury. Their returns were considered questionable. Wilson returned later in the first half.

Matt Prater scores from 50 yards: Broncos 14, Cardinals 3

The Cardinals executed a perfect two-minute drill and grabbed three points as time expired with Prater making a 50-yard field goal. Tune completed four passes and added a scramble that led to the field goal.

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This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: Cardinals trail Broncos 14-3 at halftime of final preseason game