The Arizona Cardinals dropped to 0-2 in the preseason on Saturday night as they fell 21-13 to the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.
They allowed two second-half touchdowns after taking the lead just before halftime.
They improved in their pass rush but were penalized 11 times and flagged other times when they were declined or offset.
Clayton Tune scored the Cardinals’ only touchdown of the game.
Here is how it went down.
Clayton Tune gets the start
Before the game started, it was announced on television that Tune would get the start with Desmond Ridder likely to play the second half.
Jon Gaines in starting O-line
The Cardinals had a starting offensive line of Kelvin Beachum at left tackle, Isaiah Adams at left guard, Trystan Colon at center, Jon Gaines at right guard and Elijah Wilkinson at right tackle.
Gaines was playing in a game for the first time since he tore his ACL in last year’s preseason finale.
Colts 7, Cardinals 0
After a bad punt, Sam Ehlinger threw a 27-yard pass to get in scoring position. Ehlinger scrambled for 10 yards and Tyler Goodson ran eight yards for the touchdown.
Ball out!
After the Cardinals had to punt again, the defense got a turnover. Kei’Trel forced Anthony Gould to fumble after a catch and Dante Stills recovered it, giving the offense the ball at the Indy 45.
Colts 7, Cardinals 3
The Cardinals turned the takeaway into points, but it was an ugly drive. Rookie tackle Christian Jones was flagged on three straight plays for holding. One of them negated a 20-yard run to the two-yard line by rookie running back Trey Benson. They ended up with 2nd-and-33. They settled on a 40-yard field goal to get on the board.
Rabbit interception!
BEWARE: RABBIT ON THE LOOSE 🐰
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— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) August 18, 2024
After Blake Gillikin had a 64-yard punt, pinning the Colts inside the 10, the Cardinals forced another turnover. Rookie safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson picked off a pass and gave the offense the ball at the Indianapolis 41 with 1:44 left in the first half.
Clayton Tune tuddy! Cardinals 10, Colts 7
*checks watch*
It’s TUNE TIME ⌚️ pic.twitter.com/iiXBDXFbSQ
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) August 18, 2024
Tune gave the Cardinals the lead before halftime, showing off his athleticism, running 12 yards for the score.
Colts 14, Cardinals 10
Indy opened the second half with a 10-play. 75-yard drive that ended with a six-yard touchdown run…
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