Arizona Cardinals: 5 reasons to be excited about preseason

By Scott Allen | Apr 7, 2016

August 30, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) catches a touchdown pass against Oakland Raiders inside linebacker Ben Heeney (51) during the fourth quarter in a preseason NFL football game at O.co Coliseum. The Cardinals defeated the Raiders 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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Aug 9, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Houston Texans fan in the crowd in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

2. The Houston Texans host the Cardinals on national television

In what is widely considered the most important preseason game, the Cardinals head east to take on the Texans in Houston in week three of the preseason. Palmer will likely play the whole first half. Newly signed Texans quarterback and former ASU quarterback Brock Osweiler will be behind center for likely the same amount of time.

The game is going to be aired on Fox on Sunday August 28th. Game time is 1 p.m. local time in Arizona.

Local fans will get a glimpse of Osweiler in his new role as Texans starter. Most starters for both teams should see the most extensive action they will see all of August. Tune in if you want to see your favorite player at least once before the season starts September 8th in Denver. Speaking of the Denver Broncos….

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