Arizona Cardinals vs. Denver Broncos Football Preview - August 25, 2024
Under second-year head coach Bruce Arians, Arizona has had an impressively solid record as road underdogs since being given that label; going 7-3-1 against the spread in those games. That success should continue this week against an up-and-coming Denver squad that has looked promising during its two preseason matches; but may still be missing key pieces that might make their difference this week.
As the Broncos prepare to hit their 91-player roster limit on Aug. 27, they may face some difficult decisions regarding this squad. At present, nine players are on the bubble - including fifth-year tight end Jarrett Stidham and rookie running back Samaje Perine. By releasing Stidham they could save $3 Million while potentially adding another running back off waiver wire.
Payton reiterated his plan to start starting quarterback Marcus Mariota for at least 15-18 snaps during the preseason opener, unlike Nathaniel Hackett who notoriously benched star players during last year's preseason opener.
This game will be pivotal for both sides - the winner can take an immense step toward leading the AFC West and prove they're not similar to the team that lost in Super Bowl LIII. Expect this one to come down to the wire! Check out betting lines for this and more NFL Odds pages.
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