Arizona Cardinals' Defense Outshines Kansas City Chiefs in a Nail-Biting Clash at State Farm Stadium
The Arizona Cardinals kicked off their preseason with a narrow 20-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs at State Farm Stadium. This win places the Cardinals at 1-0, while the Chiefs start their preseason with a 0-1 record.
First Quarter
The game began with both teams testing each other's defenses. The Redbirds' defense set the tone early, forcing two three-and-outs from the Kingdom's offense. L.J. Collier made his presence felt by sacking the Chiefs' quarterback for a loss of 7 yards, showcasing Arizona's defensive prowess.
Second Quarter
As the second quarter unfolded, Jacoby Brissett took charge for the Birds and delivered two touchdown passes, one of which was an impressive 43-yard connection to Emari Demercado. The Chiefs responded with their own offensive drive but were limited to just one touchdown before halftime due to Arizona's resilient defense led by Budda Baker and Jammie Robinson.
Third Quarter
In this period, both teams struggled offensively as defenses tightened up on both sides. The Redbirds managed to extend their lead through Chad Ryland's accurate field goal kicking, converting from distances of 39 and 50 yards respectively.
Fourth Quarter
The final quarter saw increased pressure from Kansas City as they attempted a comeback. However, interceptions by Darren Hall and Kitan Crawford thwarted any momentum for the Kingdom. Despite conceding another touchdown late in this period, Arizona held firm defensively until time expired.
Overall performance highlights include Kyler Murray’s efficient passing game with an impressive completion rate of 88 percent despite throwing one interception; meanwhile on defense Cody Simon contributed significantly alongside teammates who collectively recorded four tackles-for-losses against KC’s rushing attempts.
Looking ahead: Fans can catch Arizona Cardinals facing Denver Broncos next Saturday night (August 16th) at Empower Field Mile High starting around half-past nine Eastern Daylight Time live via NFL Network satellite channel number two-twelve! Share your thoughts about this exciting matchup!