Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns, leading his team to a 27-7 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night. The win marked the second consecutive game that Denver has held its starters out of the lineup.
Stidham had a stellar performance, completing 16 of 23 passes, and was supported by tight end Troy Franklin, who caught two touchdown passes from him. Franklin’s impressive display cemented his role as one of Denver’s top receivers.
The Broncos’ defense also put on a strong show, holding the Cardinals to just two conversions on 13 third-down attempts. The team’s top-to-bottom defense has shown significant improvement, indicating that there will be tough decisions on cut-down day.
Broncos coach Sean Payton praised his team’s performance, saying “I’d rather be in that position than the position we were in two years ago at this time.” He also acknowledged that some players may end up on other teams, but emphasized that it’s part of the deal.
The Broncos are now 2-0, while the Cardinals fall to 1-1. The win marked a successful preseason for Stidham and Franklin, who will look to carry their momentum into the regular season.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401774637