Arizona opened preseason by letting Kyler Murray operate with a mix of starters and reserve units, while two healthy defensive staples sat out, signaling a measured approach to the exhibition slate. Calais Campbell and Josh Sweat were scratches, Campbell aging into a long career and Sweat not sidelined by injury but by rotation decisions. Kelvin Beachum also sat, with a handful of players nursing or managing minor bumps (Gaines, Jones, Fehoko). The setup feeds fantasy interest in how the Cardinals will balance rest and reps ahead of Week 1, especially on the edge and in protection schemes. The Chiefs presented the opponent, offering a real test for depth players and the emergent playmaking around Murray, with coach Jonathan Gannon signaling a purposeful early-season ramp. Cards Wire coverage from Jess Root and team voices keeps the pulse on the evolving roster and fantasy-sharp prospects.