By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 06:08 BST, 24 August 2025 | Updated: 06:08 BST, 24 August 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Clayton Tune threw a touchdown pass and ran for 47 yards, leading the Arizona Cardinals over the Las Vegas Raiders 20-10 on Saturday night in the preseason finale for both teams.
The Raiders (0-2-1) played several starters on their opening offensive and defensive drives, and each unit had success against the Cardinals' backups. The Las Vegas defense forced a punt without allowing a first down and then the offense went on a touchdown drive that took less than five minutes.
Geno Smith capped the nine-play, 60-yard drive with a 17-yard touchdown pass to Dont'e Thornton Jr., who fought off Denzel Burke at the front pylon to make the catch and give Las Vegas a 7-0 lead.
Smith completed 2 of 3 passes for 26 yards and the touchdown, backup Aidan O'Connell was 3 of 4 for 36 yards before leaving with a right wrist injury and third-string rookie Cam Miller was 12 of 24 for 102 yards.
Rookie running back Ashton Jeanty gained five yards on two carries. Zamir White ran for a team-high 42 yards on nine carries. The Raiders' defense had five sacks.
Tune handled the entire game for Arizona, and the third-string quarterback finished with 83 yards passing. He connected with Simi Fehoko on a 10-yard touchdown late in the first quarter, tying the game at 7-all.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) takes the snap against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Glendale. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Cardinals (2-1) rookie Jordan Burch, a third round pick out of Oregon, had a sack and forced a fumble. Xavier Thomas had two sacks. Most of Arizona's starters - including quarterback Kyler Murray - haven't played since the preseason opener against the Chiefs.
The 27-year-old Fehoko also caught a touchdown pass in last week's game against the Broncos. Running back Michael Carter - who like Fehoko is fighting for a roster spot - had a 31-yard gain in the first half, turning what looked like a dead play into a long gain after bouncing off a pile of bodies at the line of scrimmage.
Zonovan Knight ran for a 67-yard touchdown late in the third quarter to give the Cardinals a 17-10 lead.
Las Vegas' Daniel Carlson connected on a 52-yard field goal in the second quarter.
O'Connell left the game in the second quarter and didn't return. ... Cardinals cornerback Jaylon Jones was evaluated for a concussion.
The Cardinals travel to face New Orleans and the Raiders visit New England on Sunday, Sept. 7 in the regular season's opening week.
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The Las Vegas Raiders and the Arizona Cardinals line up during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Glendale. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Glendale. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll watches play during the first half of an NFL preseason football game agaisnt the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Glendale. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) can't make the catch as Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Glendale. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)