{
  "id": 940477,
  "title": "Arizona Cardinals defensive, special teams snap counts vs. Raiders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/arizona-cardinals-defensive-special-teams-snap-counts-vs-raiders",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T03:03:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arizona-cardinals-defensive-special-teams-030304549.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a 27-14 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, the Arizona Cardinals showcased strong defensive and special teams performance. Defensive linemen Jonah Williams (24/41) and Walter Nolen III (22/38) led the team with notable contributions, with Williams securing one sack and adding a tackle for loss. Meanwhile, cornerback Khalil Jones (29/50) and safety Wydett Williams Jr. (29/50) stood out in special teams, with Jones having two tackles and Williams contributing to two special teams tackles. The Cardinals' defensive backs, including Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (29/50), demonstrated their prowess with three solo tackles each. The special teams unit also shone, with kicker Chad Ryland attempting two field goal kicks, successfully nailing one from 56 yards, while punt returner Max Melton added 21 yards and safety Elijah Jones provided two special teams tackles.",
  "summary": "The Cardinals played 58 defensive snaps against the Raiders. Here is how the playing time was split up.",
  "key_points": [
    "Arizona Cardinals defeated Las Vegas Raiders 27-14.",
    "Defensive linemen Jonah Williams and Walter Nolen led with 24/41 and 22/38 snap counts.",
    "Special teams contributors Khalil Jones and Wydett Williams Jr. each had two tackles."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}