Arizona’s roster evaluation hit a high note in a 20-17 win over Kansas City as several youngsters boosted their stock for the regular season. Emari Demercado flashed on a 43-yard TD reception, signaling depth behind James Conner and Trey Benson on early downs and on special teams. Jordan Burch created pressure and showcased disruption even when two sacks were negated by penalties, hinting at a valuable outside linebacker rotation. Seventh-round rookie Kitain Crawford flashed on defense with an end-zone interception, adding value beyond special teams, while Darren Hall flashed in coverage with a pick and slot versatility, strengthening his roster case.

Coaches will continue to evaluate how these performances translate to in-season roles, especially at edge, secondary and return units. The Cardinals left Saturday with clearer reasons to keep Demercado as insurance on third down, Burch as a 도-possibility in the pass rush, Crawford as a tackler-with-ball skills, and Hall as a depth option in the slot. The Rise Up, See Red podcast coverage will further dissect who ultimately earns the final spots and how the depth chart could influence Week 1 fantasy lineups.