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Cardinals Beat Raiders 27-14 as Minshew Shines

8/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 27-14 on August 13, 2026.
Quarterback Gardner Minshew posted a passer rating above 100 and threw two touchdowns, one to Simi Fehoko.
Wide receiver Jalen Brooks had six catches for 52 yards and a touchdown.
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said the team must fix its secondary after seven penalties for 70 yards before halftime.

History

Historical Context

After Pete Rozelle’s 1978 adoption of the five-yard illegal-contact rule—known as the Mel Blount Rule—the NFL ended the “Dead Ball Era,” when teams averaged just 17.2 points per game in 1977. The rule still shapes modern penalties, as seen in the Cardinals’ seven infractions for 70 yards today.

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Story summary

The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 27-14 on August 13, 2026.
Quarterback Gardner Minshew posted a passer rating above 100 and threw two touchdowns, one to Simi Fehoko.
Wide receiver Jalen Brooks had six catches for 52 yards and a touchdown.
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said the team must fix its secondary after seven penalties for 70 yards before halftime.

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