{
  "id": 891943,
  "title": "Winners and losers from Arizona Cardinals' 27-14 preseason win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/winners-and-losers-from-arizona-cardinals-27-14-preseason-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T17:31:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/winners-losers-arizona-cardinals-27-173136320.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Arizona Cardinals secured their first preseason victory on Thursday with a 27-14 road win against the Las Vegas Raiders. Quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew combined for three touchdown passes, while the defense held firm, not conceding any points in the second half.\n\nRunning back Jeremiyah Love made his NFL debut for the Cardinals and showcased his capabilities. Despite struggling initially with starters, Love excelled once the Raiders' second unit entered the game. He accumulated 14 touches in 24 snaps, amassing 58 yards on 11 rushes and catching three passes for 14 yards.\n\nTrailing the rookie Love, Trey Benson continued to face challenges. Benson missed the game due to a recurring issue with his knee, which was surgically repaired earlier in the week. The persistent injury raises doubts about his roster prospects, especially as the Cardinals have a deep running back lineup.\n\nHead coach Mike LaFleur demonstrated the strength of his offensive strategy. With Carson Beck and Kedon Slovis delivering impressive performances in the Hall of Fame Game, Brissett and Minshew were equally impressive, combining for 19-of-21 passing for 145 yards and three touchdowns. The Cardinals' scoring spree of 57 points in two games has bolstered LaFleur's reputation as a promising offensive mind.\n\nOliver Bisontis, a second-round draft pick, faced setbacks as he sustained a knee injury. His absence looms large, potentially sidelining him for a significant period.",
  "summary": "The Cardinals beat the Raiders 27-14 on Thursday. Here are the individual winners and losers from the game.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}