Cardinals Fans React to Preseason Finale Win vs Vikings

The Arizona Cardinals finish the preseason 2-1 after defeating the Minnesota Vikings.

The Arizona Cardinals wrapped up preseason play with a 18-17 win over the Minnesota Vikings without a majority of their starters.

Players who did not suit up for the preseason finale according to Cardinals team reporter Darren Urban: Zach Pascal, Kyler Murray, Marquise Brown, Budda Baker, James Conner, Kyzir White, Colt McCoy, Kei'Trel Clark, Michael Wilson, Jeff Driskel, Marco Wilson, Zaven Collins, Antonio Hamilton, Jalen Thompson, Myjai Sanders, Dennis Gardeck, Victor Dimukeje, Elijah Wilkinson, Paris Johnson, Hjalte Froholdt, D.J. Humphries, Will Hernandez, Trey McBride, Zach Ertz, Jonathan Ledbeter, Leki Fotu, L.J. Collier, Rondale Moore 

Still, the Cardinals were able to grit out a win in their finale ahead of roster cuts coming on Tuesday. 

Much of the talk came with Arizona's white uniforms making their debut:

First look at the new all white #AZCardinals jerseys. @12SportsAZ pic.twitter.com/khWY2PFM3Y

— Cameron Cox (@CamCox12) August 26, 2023

The Cardinals are immediately on the shortlist for best icy white look in the league. pic.twitter.com/MuQukmdhC8

— NFL Fashion Advice (@fashion_nfl) August 26, 2023

The Cardinals white out unis are CLEAN @SuperBookAZ pic.twitter.com/vp012GwShx

— SuperBook Sports (@SuperBookSports) August 26, 2023

With McCoy sitting, it was again the Clayton Tune show. After a sack/fumble on his opening drive, Tune managed to bounce back and deliver some strong throws before David Blough took over. 

Maybe an encouragement but...Clayton Tune has been noticably more accurate and has shown some athleticism that Blough doesn't have.

No issues saying that Tune's probably pushed him off the roster.

— Blake Allen Murphy (@blakemurphy7) August 26, 2023

Cardinals have to be mostly pleased with what they saw out of Clayton Tune today. 9/12 for 85 yards.

Recovered nicely from the sack/FF on his first drive. Did a good job delivering balls to the sideline. Still want to see him work across reads but an overall very solid showing

— Donnie Druin (@DonnieDruin) August 26, 2023

#Cardinals QB Clayton Tune with a beautiful down field throw

pic.twitter.com/G1mtBKyY52

— NFL ALERT 🚨 (@nflalertpage) August 26, 2023

Matt Prater nailed what was eventually the game-winning field goal with just over two minutes remaining, though he missed two attempts prior. 

His performance led some to believe maybe it's time to move on.

Hate to say it but it’s starting to look like maybe it’s time for Matt Prater to hang it up.

— Alex D’Agostino (@AlexDagAZ) August 26, 2023

Cut Matt Prater now please… thx#Birdgang

— The AZ sports fan! (@TheAZsportsfan1) August 26, 2023

Matt Prater😑

— Andy Kwong 🏈 (@akwong31) August 26, 2023

With starters sitting, the Cardinals gave plenty of opportunities for players down the depth chart to make plays. It's hard to find somebody who took the opportunity better than OLB Zach McCloud, who registered three sacks on the day despite being signed just a few days prior.

The #AZCardinals signed Zach McCloud only four days ago

He already has two sacks today

— Andy Kwong 🏈 (@akwong31) August 26, 2023

Zach Mccloud is better than your favorite defensive player

— Jaylen (@cantgardjay) August 26, 2023

Zach McCloud | #ItsAllAboutTheU® pic.twitter.com/F3mPzCLwz7

— GO ‘CANES! (@83_87_89_91_01) August 26, 2023

Not much to report following this game - things will be much different when the Cardinals next take the field, which will be in Washington for Week 1 of the regular season. 

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