The Arizona Cardinals’ second preseason tilt vs. Denver unfolded as a deep, aggressive test of depth across defense and special teams. A total of 79 defensive snaps were shared by 27 players, with 48 contributors on 26 special-teams plays. Inside, interior trench pressure came from P.J. Mustipher (six tackles, two for loss) and Anthony Goodlow (two solo stops for loss), while Jaylin and Darren Hall anchored a secondary that yielded steady tackling and a late forced fumble by Elijah Jones. The special-teams unit battled field-position battles, with Gillikin punting nine times for a 53.1-yard average and 44.8 net, and Chad Ryland handling a quiet night with a single extra point as the offense sputtered. Overall, the Cardinals gathered valuable reps for a wide roster mix, setting up intriguing roster decisions and potential depth-chart moves ahead of Week 1.