Raiders to Open Preseason Against Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium
The Las Vegas Raiders will face the Arizona Cardinals in a preseason game on Thursday at 5 p.m. PT, with both teams expected to give playing time to their rookie quarterbacks.
The Las Vegas Raiders will open their preseason schedule on Thursday at 5 p.m. PT, hosting the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium. This will be the 19th preseason meeting between the two clubs and the second in as many seasons; the Cardinals won the 2023 matchup 20-10 in Arizona.
Arizona entered the game after a Hall of Fame Game appearance, during which rookie quarterback Carson Beck completed 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown, posting a 125.4 passer rating. The Cardinals plan to have their starters on the field, which suggests Beck could see action, while the Raiders are expected to start Jacoby Brissett for at least one drive. Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak indicated that first-round pick Fernando Mendoza will receive "plenty of reps" during the contest.
Former Raiders linebacker Greg Biekert will light the Al Davis Memorial Torch before kickoff. The broadcast will be carried on NFL Network and FOX5 Las Vegas, with Jason Horowitz handling play-by-play and former Raider Rich Gannon and Kirk Morrison providing color commentary. The game can also be streamed via the Raiders' official website and mobile app, subject to geographic restrictions.