Raiders falter in preseason opener against Cardinals
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:28 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Raiders faced the Cardinals in their preseason opener on August 14, 2026. Despite a promising start, several players struggled, including cornerbacks Jermod McCoy and Hezekiah Masses, who faced difficulties defending against the Cardinals' offense. Quarterback Aidan O'Connell completed only four passes out of 13 attempts and struggled to connect with receivers. Placekicker Kansei Matsuzawa had a shaky debut, missing a 38-yard field goal attempt. The team will look to improve in their next game as questions remain about their roster and performance under the new coaching staff.
- •Raiders lost to the Cardinals in their preseason opener.
- •Quarterback Aidan O'Connell had a difficult showing, completing only four passes.
- •Cornerbacks Jermod McCoy and Hezekiah Masses struggled defensively.
- •Kansei Matsuzawa missed a 38-yard field goal in his debut.
- •Raiders will need to regroup ahead of their next preseason game.
- 11:28 PMUSA Today — Busters in Raiders preseason opener vs Cardinals - Raiders Wire
- 11:27 PMUSA Today — Ballers & Busters: Risers and fallers in Raiders preseason opener - Raiders Wire
- 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Busters in Raiders preseason opener vs Cardinals
"Who got off on the right foot and who took a misstep in the Raiders preseason opener Thursday night.
"Whose roster hopes took a tumble in the Raiders preseason opener.
"Whose roster hopes took a tumble in the Raiders preseason opener.
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External links- USA TodayAug 14, 2026, 11:28 PMBusters in Raiders preseason opener vs Cardinals - Raiders Wire
Whose roster hopes took a tumble in the Raiders preseason opener.
- USA TodayAug 14, 2026, 11:27 PMBallers & Busters: Risers and fallers in Raiders preseason opener - Raiders Wire
Who got off on the right foot and who took a misstep in the Raiders preseason opener Thursday night.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 11:25 PMBusters in Raiders preseason opener vs Cardinals
Whose roster hopes took a tumble in the Raiders preseason opener.
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