The Cardinals were down 38-10 at the half before coming almost all the way back.  Kurt Warner started this game and he was 10 of 16 for 139 yards with 1 interception.  Matt Leinart was the star of this game for the Cardinals as he completed 24 of 38 passes for 360 yards with 3 TD passes and 1 interception.  Chris “Beanie” Wells led the way on the ground for the Cardinals in this game with 46 yards rushing on 7 carries (6.6 ypc) with 2 TD runs.  Tim Hightower also pitched in with 6 carries for 38 yards (6.3 ypc).  WR Jerheme Urban led the way for the Cards in the air in this game as he caught 6 passes for 103 yards (17.2 avg).  WRs Early Doucet (93 yards, TD), Larry Fitzgerald (75 yards) and Sean Morey (71 yards) each caught 5 passes apiece in this game.  The Cardinals finished with a stunning 563 total yards on offense in this game (108 rushing, 455 passing) in this game.

Safety Adrian Wilson let the way in this game for the Cardinals with 6 tackles in this game.  The Packers rolled up 408 yards of offense in this game (123 rushing, 285 passing).  But, Packers’ WR Ruvell Martin put the final nail in the coffin for the Cardinals as he returned a onside kick 39 yards for a TD with 33 seconds left in the game!

The Cardinals really stunk it up in this game last Saturday Night against the Chargers.  Kurt Warner started at QB in this game and he completed 6 of 13 passes for 80 yards with 1 interception.  Matt Leinart was so-so as he completed 6 of 10 passes for 74 yards.  Brian St. Pierre finished up this game by completing 6 of 15 passes for 79 yards with 1 interception.  Tim Hightower led the way in the running game for the Cardinals in this game with 42 yards rushing on 9 carries (4.7 ypc).  TE Leonard Pope led the way in receiving yards in this game for the Cards with 53 yards on 2 catches (26.5 avg).  WRs Anquan Boldin (51 yards) and Lance Long (41 yards) each caught three passes in this game.  The Cardinals finished up with 294 total yards on offense (64 rushing, 230 passing) in this game.

Cornerback Greg Toler and linebacker Pago Togafau led the Cards’ defense with 7 tackles apiece in this game.  The Chargers finished up with 325 total yards (125 rushing, 200 passing) in this game.

Don’t be too disappointed in the final score as this game was 3-3 heading into the 4th quarter.  Kurt Warner started the game at QB and he was so-so completing 6 of 10 passes for 53 yards.  Matt Leinart followed Warner in this game and he completed 8 of 14 passes for 83 yards.  Brian St. Pierre who was supposed to battle Leinart for the #2 job might have a hard time holding off Tyler Palko for a roster spot after his performance in this game.  He completed 4 of 10 passes for 42 yards with a interception.  Tyler Palko finished up the game completing 8 of 15 passes for 103 yards with 1 TD pass and 1 interception.  He also carried the ball 1 time for 11 yards.  Tim Hightower and LaRod Stephens-Howling each had 24 yards rushing on six carries to lead the way for the Cardinals in this one.  Steve Breaston (52 yards) and WR Lance Long (48 yards) each caught 5 passes in this game to lead the way for the Cardinals.  WR Onrea Jones caught 2 passes for 43 yards (21.5 avg) and he scored the only TD in this game for the Cardinals.  Despite not scoring many points the Cardinals still finished this game with 329 yards of offense against the Steelers.

The defense played fairly well in this game until the scrubs came in (4th quarter).  CB Michael Adams, LB Karlos Dansby, LB Pago Togafau and DT Alan Branch each led the way for the Cardinals on defense with 5 tackles apiece.  The Cards held the Steelers to only 288 yards of offense and held their vaunted rushing attack to only 2.8 yards per carry.

The Cardinals had more bright spots in this game than bad ones despite the final score.

The Cardinals played well in the first half of this football game before the roof caved in.  Kurt Warner was effective in his brief time on the field as he completed all four of his pass attempts for 48 yards.  Matt Leinart was also sharp as he completed 10 of 14 passes for 177 yards with a TD pass.  Brian St. Pierre had by far his worst game of the preseason as he only completed 1 of 7 passes for 13 yards.  Anthony Morelli also had a night to forget as he completed 6 of 12 passes for 78 yards with 2 interceptions.  J.J. Arrington led the Cardinals in rushing in this game with 5 carries for 31 yards (6.2 ypc) with a TD run.  WR Jerheme Urban led the Cards in receiving in this game with 94 yards on 4 grabs (23.5 avg).  Fellow WR Lance Long pitched in with 4 catches for 46 yards (11.5 avg) against the Broncos.  The Cardinals finished up with 71 yards rushing on 22 carries (3.2 ypc) and they also completed 21 of 37 passes for 288 yards.

DE Calais Campbell led a poor effort by the Cards’ defense with 7 tackles.  The Broncos finished up with 187 yards rushing on 42 carries (4.5 ypc) and they also completed 17 of 26 passes for 206 yards.  The Cardinals finished up the preseason with a 2-2 record.

The Cardinals won this game due to a solid running game on offense and a stout defense.  Matt Leinart might have lost his starting job based on his lousy performance in this football game.  He completed 4 of 12 passes for 24 yards with a stunning 3 interceptions.  Kurt Warner was solid in relief of Leinart hitting 2 of 4 passes for 40 yards.  Brian St. Pierre was razor sharp in this game completing 7 of 8 passes for 96 yards.  He also hit TE Leonard Pope on a 18-yard TD pass.  J.J. Arrington led the Cardinals in rushing in this game with 71 yards on only 2 carries (35.5 ypc) as one of his runs was good for a 67-yard TD.  Rookie Tim Hightower has another very impressive game as he carried the football 10 times for 52 yards (5.2 ypc) and he scored on a 13-yard TD run.  Chris Vincent pitched in with 43 yards rushing on 8 carries (5.4 ypc).  Anquan Boldin led the Cardinals in receiving with 54 yards on 3 catches (18.0 avg).  The Cardinals finished up with 215 yards rushing on 39 carries (5.5 ypc) and they also completed 13 of 25 passes for 158 yards.  The Cardinals had possession of the football for 34:25 in this football game and that really makes it easy for the defense.

Linebacker Gerald Hayes led a solid effort by the defense with 5 tackles.  The Raiders finished up with 54 yards rushing on 19 carries (2.8 ypc) and they also completed 16 of 33 passes for 111 yards.  It’s too bad this game didn’t count as the Cardinals looked dominating.

Brian St. Pierre has been really good in the preseason for the Cardinals solidifying his role as the #3 QB on the team.  St. Pierre has completed 16 of 22 passes (72.7%) this preseason for 124 yards with 1 TD pass and 0 interceptions (101.3 QB Rating).  He has also carried the ball 2 times for 15 yards (7.5 ypc).  St. Pierre was brought over last season by head coach Ken Whisenhunt who coached him in Pittsburgh so the coach thinks he can do a good job if Leinart and Warner both went down to injury.

The Cardinals have been waiting for Matt Leinart to live up to his potential and he’s doing so this preseason.  Leinart has completed 14 of 19 passes (73.7%) for 153 yards with 1 TD pass and 0 interceptions (114.6 QB Rating) in his first two preseason games.  Veteran Kurt Warner has also been effective in limited playing time this preseason as he has completed 6 of 9 passes (66.7%) for 54 yards with 0 TD passes and 0 interceptions (82.6 QB Rating).  If the goal is to win this season then the Cardinals should seriously consider starting Kurt Warner who clearly outplayed Leinart last season.  But, if the Cardinals are looking towards the future than Leinart should be the pick to start this season.

Tim Hightower has made a big impression on the Arizona Cardinals this preseason.  He has carried the football 14 times for 51 yards (3.6 ypc) with 2 TD runs this preseason and he has also caught 4 passes for 14 yards (3.5 avg).  Hightower has bumped J.J. Arrington down the depth chart and Marcel Shipp off of the team.  Hightower now has his sites on Edgerrin James but he likely won’t overtake him before the season starts, but, look for him to get a few carries that were earmarked for James this season.

The Arizona Cardinals were very efficient in putting away the hapless Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday Night.  Matt Leinart looked sharp completing 7 of 11 passes for 62 yards with a 14-yard TD srtike to WR Steve Breaston.  Kurt Warner also looked good in completing 6 of 9 passes for 54 yards.  Brian St. Pierre had another outstanding game as he completed all 4 of his pass attempts for 40 yards including a 24-yard TD pass for fullback Tim Castille.  Anthony Morelli completed his only pass attempt for 7 yards Saturday Night.  Rookie RB Tim Hightower was impressive again for the Cardinals against the Chiefs with 28 yards rushing on 9 carries (3.1 ypc) with a 4-yard TD run.  Edgerrin James pitched in with 20 yards rushing on 4 carries (5.0 ypc).  Larry Fitzgerald led the way for the Cardinals with 46 yards receiving on 4 catches (11.5 avg).  Fullback Tim Castille was impressive against the Chiefs with 4 grabs for 45 yards (11.3 avg) with a TD grab.  WR Steve Breaston pitched in with 3 catches for 35 yards (11.7 avg) with a TD grab.  The Cardinals only finished up with 76 yards rushing on 21 carries (3.6 ypc).  They also completed 18 of 25 passes for 139 yards as they only finished up with possession of the football for 25:53.

DE Travis LaBoy was unstoppable for the Cardinals against the Chiefs as he led them with 7 tackles and he also had 2 sacks.  CB Dennis Keyes also had a solid game with 2 tackles and a interception of a Tyler Thigpen pass that he returned 84 yards for a TD.  The Chiefs finished up with 153 yards rushing on 29 carries (5.3 ypc) and they also completed 23 of 40 passes for 192 yards. 

The Cardinals didn’t look too good last night but they were resting some players so it’s hard to really evaluate them.  Matt Leinart started the game and he was solid completing 7 of 8 passes for 91 yards.  Projected #3 QB Brian St. Pierre followed Leinart and he didn’t play too bad.  He completed 12 of 18 passes for 84 yards.  He also carried the ball 2 times for 15 yards (7.5 ypc) last night.  Undrafted rookie Anthony Morelli showed last night why no one picked him last April.  He completed only 2 of 6 passes for 13 yards.  Rookie running back Tim Hightower made a good first impression as he was running the ball very hard last night.  He carried the ball 5 times for 23 yards (4.6 ypc) with 1 TD run last night.  He also caught 2 passes for 11 yards (5.5 avg).  WR Steve Breaston had a good game grabbing 3 passes for 50 yards (16.7 avg) last night. The Cardinals finished up with only 63 yards rushing on 15 carries (4.2 ypc) last night.  They also completed 21 of 31 passes for 165 yards.  The Cardinals had trouble sustaining any long drives last night as they only had possession of the football for 25:49.

The defense looked pretty awful last night.  Linebacker Ali Highsmith led the way for the Saints’ defense last night with 6 tackles. The Cardinals did play good run defense holding the Saints to only 98 yards rushing on 35 carries (2.8 ypc).  But, the Saints were passing all over the Cardinals’ defense last night.  The Saints completed 22 of 30 passes for 285 yards last night and that is unacceptable.  The Cardinals have a lot to work on before September.