The Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos wrap up the preseason Saturday with a matchup in Colorado.
We’re inching closer and closer to the start of the NFL regular season, and Friday marks the last chance for many of these players to make an impact in order to make the final roster.
Here is everything you need to know surrounding the Cardinals vs. Broncos Week 3 preseason game, including the channel, start time, live stream options, and more.
Arizona Cardinals at Denver Broncos
- Start time: Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, 4:30 p.m. ET
- Live stream options: NFL+
- Radio stations: Arizona Sports 98.7 FM (Cardinals market); KOA – 850 AM/94.1 FM (Broncos market)
- Announced starting QBs: Clayton Tune
- Bettings lines:
- Spread: DEN -2.5
- Total: 35.5
- Moneyline: DEN -190, ARI +160
The QB1 battle in Denver is over. Rookie first-round pick Bo Nix is Sean Payton’s guy, meaning Zach Wilson and Jarrett Stidham will be duking it out against Arizona for the backup job.
Payton made it clear that both QBs could make the 53-man roster, but if either is cut, they could make for popular waiver claims for teams in need of an upgrade at backup quarterback.
Arizona is also in the midst of a QB2 battle. Clayton Tune and Desmond Ridder are the men vying for the job, and Tune will get the start on Sunday against Denver. That said, offensive coordinator Drew Petzing said that development is not necessarily an indication of which passer is the leader in the clubhouse to back up Kyler Murray.
Tune has had a far more productive preseason, though his counterpart has had fewer opportunities. With Murray now a full season removed from his 2022 ACL tear, the Cardinals are surely hoping that the result of this battle amounts to which insurance policy the team prefers and nothing more.
On the defensive side of the ball, keep an eye out for rookie safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson. The young DB made an incredible play on the ball with a second-quarter interception last week and is pushing for playing time following an impressive preseason.
2024 Preseason Stats Leaders
- QB:
- Cardinals: Clayton Tune, 23 of 34 attempts, 242 yards, one TD, zero INTs
- Broncos: Bo Nix, 23 of 30 attempts, 205 yards, two TDs, zero INTs
- RB:
- Cardinals: Trey Benson, 17 carries, 64 rushing yards
- Broncos: Jaleel McLaughlin, 10 carries, 47 rushing yards
- WR:
- Cardinals: Dan Chisena, five receptions, 63 receiving yards
- Broncos: Courtland Sutton, three receptions, 58 receiving yards
