The Arizona Cardinals picked up a win in their preseason opener Friday night, beating the Denver Broncos 18-17 on a last-second touchdown and two-points conversion.
More important than the final score was the play of individual players.
Which players helped themselves in the game?
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C Hjalte Froholdt
Froholdt handled the snaps well and moved well. He had a highlight block at the second level as well.
He helped himself in giving confidence that he can handle the starting job moving forward.
QB David Blough
Blough is a long shot to make the roster currently but he certainly helped himself with the fourth-quarter rally, leading the Cardinals on the game-winning drive.
He went 8-for-14 for 86 yards and a touchdown. He had the team’s highest passer rating at 99.1.
RB Ty'Son Williams
Williams was the game’s leading rushing, gaining 51 yards on 10 attempts, including a 15-yarder.
He looked pretty good and appeared to get forced into a little extra action when Corey Clement went to the locker room.
CB Kei'Trel Clark
Clark made a few plays and looked good in coverage. His one pass breakup he got credit for was a great play, diving and extending his body to break up the pass down the field at the last second.