Calling it a quantum leap might be hyperbolic, but Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin has taken some big steps in Year 2. A 2024 fourth-round pick out of Oregon, Franklin served as Bo Nix's top target in college, but although they were both drafted by the Broncos in the same class, that chemistry didn't bear much fruit initially.

The Denver Broncos defeated the Arizona Cardinals, 27-7, in Saturday’s preseason game, a matchup of two teams resting the bulk of their starters.

Stidham went 16-of-23 passing for 240 yards with two touchdowns in a 27-7 win.

Among the most disruptive Broncos players on Saturday was second-year outside linebacker Jonah Elliss.

The Arizona Cardinals second preseason game got ugly fast and stayed that way throughout.

For the second straight game, new Cardinals backup Jacoby Brissett impressed.