Jeremiyah Love Sparks Cardinals' 27-14 Win Over Raiders in 58-Yard Preseason Debut
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Updated · AZCardinals.com · Aug 14
Jeremiyah Love Sparks Cardinals' 27-14 Win Over Raiders in 58-Yard Preseason Debut
3 articles · Updated · AZCardinals.com · Aug 14
Summary
11 carries for 58 yards and three catches for 14 gave first-round rookie Jeremiyah Love an immediate impact in his first NFL action, starting and playing the entire first half.
Arizona's offense clicked around him: Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew combined to complete their first 15 passes, and Minshew finished 14-of-16 for 101 yards and two touchdowns with Carson Beck out.
Simi Fehoko and Jalen Brooks strengthened their 53-man roster cases with touchdown catches, while Reggie Virgil's one-handed third-down grab helped Arizona build a two-score lead.
The defense was shakier early, allowing Kirk Cousins to lead a 10-play, 68-yard opening touchdown drive and giving up 103 rushing yards, though Walter Nolen III added a red-zone sack.
Chase Bisontis left with a left knee injury that Mike LaFleur said 'does not look good,' underscoring that the preseason opener also brought setbacks despite the offense's promising showing.