Today, the Arizona Cardinals and the New Orleans Saints are set to clash in their NFL Week 1 preseason opener at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The game kicks off at 5 p.m. MST (7 p.m. CDT), and fans can catch the action on local TV channels: Arizona's Family (CBS Channel 5) for viewers in Arizona and FOX (Channel 8) for those in Louisiana. Dave Pasch will be on play-by-play duty, with Ron Wolfley providing analysis and Dani Sureck reporting from the sidelines. Arizona's Family will start their coverage with a pregame show at 4:30 p.m. MST and conclude with a 30-minute postgame show, hosted by Mark McClune.
The Cardinals enter this matchup as slight favorites, with a 1-point advantage over the Saints, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. New Orleans is listed at +100 on the moneyline, while Arizona is at -120. The game’s over/under point total is set at just 7 points. In their last regular season, the Saints finished with a 9-8 record, while the Cardinals had a challenging season, ending at 4-13.
For those looking to stream the game, options include Paramount+ and FUBO, the latter offering a free trial. Tickets for the game are still available, and prices can be checked through various ticketing platforms.
In terms of upcoming games, the Cardinals will continue their preseason journey with matches against the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos, before heading into the regular season with their first game against the Buffalo Bills on September 8.
As the game unfolds, one key storyline to watch is the performance of Saints quarterback Derek Carr. He had a rather underwhelming debut, completing only 2 of 6 passes and struggling with accuracy, particularly on a deep route to Chris Olave. Despite these issues, it’s crucial for Carr to build chemistry in Klint Kubiak’s offense. The offensive line also faced challenges, which could impact the team’s performance as the preseason progresses.
Overall, this preseason opener offers a valuable opportunity for both teams to test their strategies and make adjustments before the regular season begins.
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