The Arizona Cardinals have their preseason opener Saturday evening. They face the Kansas City Chiefs at State Farm Stadium, kicking off at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. Arizona time). Head coach Jonathan Gannon said that the Cardinals' starters would play but would not indicate how long.

Here was the Patriots’ starting defense in Week 1 of the preseason: DT Milton Williams, DT Khyris, Tonga, DE Keion White, OLB Truman Jones, LB Robert Spillane, LB Christian Elliss, CB Marcus Jones, CB Alex Austin, S Jabrill Peppers, S Kyle Dugger, S Jaylinn Hawkins. CB DJ James came off the bench for Elliss on third down.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is sticking with his usual process when it comes to preseason playing time. Via multiple reporters on the beat, Reid said in his Thursday press conference that Kansas City's starters — including quarterback Patrick Mahomes — will play about a quarter in Saturday's preseason opener against Arizona.

Stetson Bennett has had a chance to grow with Stafford sidelined and will see extended time against the Cowboys.

The Cincinnati Bengals travel to Philadelphia to face the Eagles in Week 1 of the NFL preseason schedule before the 2025 season. Quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are expected to play in the first quarter,