ARIZONA CARDINALS

Cap Capi, defense helps lead Cardinals to win in first preseason game

Aug 11, 2018, 11:03 PM | Updated: 11:39 pm

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jeremy Cash (52) runs back a fumble recovery for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

BY ADONIS DEES

Arizona Sports

The Arizona Cardinals were flying around on the defense in their preseason debut at home against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Defensive end Cap Capi was all over the quarterback. He finished with three sacks and a forced fumble, all against quarterback Geno Smith.

Capi’s forced fumble led to the Cardinal’s game-winning touchdown.

#CAPSZN pic.twitter.com/ajfw57hNmb

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) August 12, 2018

The Cardinals recently signed Capi to a one-year deal after spending training camp with the team in 2017 despite not making the team.

He is listed as the fourth-string defensive end on the depth chart. Even if these performances come against other fourth-stringers, he’s putting in a good fight for the 52-man roster.

Arizona’s other two forced turnovers came on an interception and fumble recovery for a score. Defensive back Bené Benwikere contributed to both.

He caused a fumble, which linebacker Jeremy Cash took back for the touchdown.

Unfortunately, Cash was later carted off the field with a knee injury.

Ca$h money.@TUoffTOz causes the fumble.@jaycash_16 takes it home. pic.twitter.com/Iy91gEL2dc

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) August 12, 2018

Benwikere also tipped a pass that A.J. Howard caught for the pick.

Safety Rudy Ford and cornerback Chris Campbell both led the team with six total tackles apiece. Defensive tackle Olsen Pierre recorded two tackles for loss and a recovered a fumble in the 24-17 win.

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) hugs quarterback Chad Kanoff (6) after a touchdown pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Brandon Mebane (92) loses his helmet as he tackles Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (29) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Jatavis Brown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford (9) throws against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Cardale Jones (7) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) throws against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) watches his throw after being hit against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Chandler Jones (55) celebrates a defensive stop as Los Angeles Chargers center Mike Pouncey (53) looks on during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Caleb Sturgis (6) watches his field goal split the uprights against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) makes a catch as Arizona Cardinals defensive back Budda Baker (36) defends during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tre Boston (38) celebrates a stop by Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Cardale Jones (7) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds stretches the football across the goal line for a touchdown as Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kyzir White, left, defends during the first half of an preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) gets the pass off as Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (58) pursues during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Olsen Pierre (72) celebrates a fumble recovery against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) is pulled down by Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Isaac Rochell (98) after the throw during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford (9) watches during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver J.J. Jones (89) runs as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Edmond Robinson (58) pursues during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Michael Davis (43) breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Little (18) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Cardale Jones (7) is sacked by Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Olsen Pierre (72) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals defensive back A.J. Howard, right, commits a personal foul against Los Angeles Chargers tight end Sean Culkin for a 15-yard penalty during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Caleb Sturgis (6) unsuccessfully attempts a field goal as punter Drew Kaser (8) holds during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Corey Liuget (94) grabs the face mask of Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) for a 15-yard penalty during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Brandon Williams (26) hits Los Angeles Chargers tight end Sean Culkin during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver J.J. Nelson (14) can't make the catch as Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Jeff Richards (23) defends during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jeremy Cash (52) celebrates his fumble recovery for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers with defensive back Chris Campbell (33) and defensive back Ezekiel Turner (47) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) has his face mask grabbed by Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Corey Liuget (94) for a 15-yard penalty as defensive end Chris Landrum (46) pursues during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Geremy Davis (11) scores a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals defensive back Chris Campbell (33) defends during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Geremy Davis pulls in a touchdown pass as Arizona Cardinals defensive back Chris Campbell (33) defends during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Geno Smith (3) throws as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Edmond Robinson (58) looks on during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jeremy Cash (52) leaves the field after being injured during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals defensive back Travell Dixon, right, hits Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Geremy Davis (11) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Chargers running back Detrez Newsome (38) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

The Los Angeles Chargers celebrate an interception against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals defensive back Travell Dixon (27) hits Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Geremy Davis during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Brandon Facyson (36) is hit by Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rashad Ross (15) after an interception during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Bryce Williams (80) scores a touchdown as Los Angeles Chargers linebacker D'Juan Hines (59) pursues during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) is tripped up by Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Rayshawn Jenkins (25) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Cardale Jones (7) scrambles against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (29) celebrates his touchdown with teammate tight end Ricky Seals-Jones (86) during the first half of an preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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