In this episode of the 2026 Cardinals opponent preview series, Jess brings on Niners Wire lead writer Kyle Madson to talk about the San Francisco 49ers, whom the Cardinals face in Weeks 3 and 18. They discuss the injury-filled but successful 2025 season, changing defensive coordinators again, free agency, the draft and expectations for 2026.

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In this episode of the 2026 Cardinals opponent preview series, Jess brings on Commanders Wire lead writer Bryan Manning to talk about the Washington Commanders, whom the Cardinals face in Week 11 at home. They discuss the disappointing 2025 season and Jayden Daniels, moving on from Kliff Kingsbury, free agency, the draft and expectations for 2026.

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Jacoby Brissett got a new contract paying him more than $15 million after a contract standoff all offseason. Jess and Seth react to the news and what it means for 2026. They also discuss what we can take away so far from training camp after a week.

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In this episode of the 2026 Cardinals opponent preview series, Jess brings on Chiefs Wire contributing writer Ed Easton Jr. to talk about the Kansas City Chiefs, whom the Cardinals face in Week 11 on the road. They discuss the disappointing 2025 season, the change in offensive coordinator, free agency, the draft and expectations for 2026.

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In this episode of the 2026 Cardinals opponent preview series, Jess brings on Seahawks Wire lead writer Kole Musgrove to talk about the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, whom the Cardinals face in Weeks 2 and 9. They discuss their Super Bowl run, their offseason moves in free agency and the draft, as well as expectations for the 2026 season.

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The Arizona Cardinals open training camp, so Jess and Seth talk about what to know as the competition begins. They discuss the biggest stories surrounding Cardinals players as camp begins. They go over the biggest roster and position battles, and they talk about the players on the roster with the most to prove.

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In this episode of the 2026 Cardinals opponent preview series, Jess brings on Broncos Wire lead writer Jon Heath to talk about the Denver Broncos, whom the Cardinals face in Week 7 at home. They discuss the Bronco' 2025 season, their offseason moves in free agency and the draft, as well as expectations for the 2026 season.

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In this episode of the 2026 Cardinals opponent preview series, Jess brings on Raiders Wire lead writer Levi Damien to talk about the Las Vegas Raiders, whom the Cardinals face in Week 17 at home. They discuss the Raiders' 2025 season, their coaching change, offseason moves in free agency and the draft, as well as expectations for the 2026 season.

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The Arizona Cardinals face the Detroit Lions at State Farm Stadium in Week 5, so in the yearly opponent preview series, Lions Wire lead writer Josh Helmer joins Jess on the show to talk about the disappointing 2025 season, the coordinator change in the offseason, the Lions' work in free agency and the draft, and expectations for the 2026 season.

(1:00): The Lions' 2025 season

(10:00): The change to Drew Petzing as OC, free agency, 2026 draft

(27:57): Expectations for the Lions in 2026

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In another of our yearly offseason opponent preview shows, Jess is joined by Saints Wire lead writer John Sigler for the second summer in a row. They talk about the Cardinals' Week 16 opponent, the New Orleans Saints, looking at what happened in 2025, their offseason moves in free agency and the draft, and discussing expectations for the Saints in 2026.

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