After struggling in their preseason opener, the Arizona Cardinals will look to rebound Saturday night against the San Diego Chargers in Glendale. It will be a challenge for the team to play any worse than they did a week ago.
Arizona's starters did well against Kansas City, with the offense producing a touchdown and the defense forcing a turnover in their only series.
What happened next was largely forgettable, with the Cardinals backups getting outscored 34-12 by their Kansas City counterparts.
Injuries have marred the Cardinals' preparation for their second preseason game, with guard Mike Iupati and defensive tackle Corey Peters both going down during the week. Both were signed as free agents this offseason to solidify their respective lines.
Arizona's running game will again be the subject of much attention after failing to gain any momentum against the Chiefs. The addition of running back Chris Johnson, signed earlier in the week, should increase competition in the backfield, although it remains to be seen if the offensive line can create consistent running lanes.
San Diego, meanwhile, is coming off a 17-7 win over the Dallas Cowboys in their preseason opener. The Chargers are looking to take a step forward after last season's 9-7 campaign that saw them miss the playoffs.
There's been no indication that either team plans to play their starters beyond the first quarter, as is commonly the case in the second week of preseason. Click ahead for the full preview of Saturday night's matchup.
Location: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ
Time: 7:00 pm MST
TV: NFL Network (National), ABC-15 (Local)
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