The Arizona Cardinals fell 27-7 to Denver in the second preseason game, a telling setback that spotlighted depth issues on a roster built around a handful of stars. Jacoby Brissett moved the offense on a short opening drive and found a groove on his second sequence, projecting a steady-handed floor if Week 1 relies on veteran leadership. Clayton Tune, by contrast, struggled to generate sustained momentum, underscoring questions about the second-string spell behind the top quarterbacks. With starters resting, the gap between Arizona’s top line and its depth showed clearly, leaving the squad hopeful that the final tune-up will yield the weekly playmakers fantasy managers crave once the real games arrive.

From a fantasy lens, Brissett’s timely rhythm suggests a viable fallback option should Kyler Murray miss time, while Tune’s rough night raises doubt about his near-term ceiling in a QB2 role. The Broncos’ efficient attack in a game where Arizona’s defense wasn’t fully tested adds another layer of risk for early-season output, reinforcing the need for unheralded Cardinals to step up. The final preseason game looms as the proving ground for the reserve group and for which players will be trusted Week 1.