The Broncos rested most starters, but not Evan Engram, against the Cardinals. Sean Payton explained why after the game.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/cardinals as Arizona Cardinals Stock Report: Who's Up, Down After Broncos Game. We are through two weeks into preseason, and the Arizona Cardinals are sitting at an even 1-1 record after their loss to the Denver Broncos.

The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals for their second game of the preseason. The energy of the crowd was palpable with many fans in attendance for tonight’s festivities. From start to finish, the Broncos dominated and earned themselves a decisive 27-7 victory. Here are some of my instant reactions from tonight’s game.

The Denver Broncos' second preseason game of 2025 is in the books, coming out on top vs. the Arizona Cardinals 27-7. Several Broncos transformed the hype around their training camp buzz into tangible results on both sides of the ball.

With most of the starters sitting out for both teams Denver Broncos backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham threw a pair of touchdown passes to Troy Franklin in a 27-7 rout of the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night.