Raiders falter in preseason opener against Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:25 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.
- 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Busters in Raiders preseason opener vs Cardinals
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