The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 27-14 in Thursday night’s preseason matchup, marking a successful return after suffering a last-second loss to Carolina the previous week. The Cardinals’ offense proved effective throughout the contest, with starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett leading the team to a commanding 21-14 halftime advantage that they maintained through the second half.
Third overall draft pick Jeremiyah Love made his NFL debut in impressive fashion, recording 11 carries for 58 yards while also catching three passes for an additional 13 yards. The running back accumulated 14 total touches during the contest, all occurring in the first half. Love demonstrated the explosiveness and agility that warranted his high draft selection, including an acrobatic hurdle during his performance on the field.
Coach Mike LaFleur’s squad showcased their offensive capabilities with combined touchdown passes from Brissett and Gardner Minshew. However, the team did experience an injury setback when Chase Bisontis was hurt during the game. Additionally, Carson Beck was unavailable for Thursday’s matchup after suffering an injury during the Hall of Fame Game the previous week.
Love’s first professional appearance generated considerable optimism among Cardinals fans, as the young back fulfilled expectations in his initial NFL action without suffering significant injury despite his elevated workload in the opening half of the preseason game.
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