ARIZONA CARDINALS

Eno Benjamin’s leaping catch leads to Cardinals’ opening TD vs. Titans

Aug 27, 2022, 4:44 PM | Updated: 9:40 pm
Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin catches a pass in the first half of a preseason NFL foo...

Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin catches a pass in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

(AP Photo/John Amis)

Arizona Cardinals backup running back Eno Benjamin wasted no time making his presence felt in the team’s 26-23 loss in the preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday night at Nissan Stadium.

After the Cardinals forced a punt on the Titans’ opening drive, Benjamin provided 25 yards through the air on Arizona’s first possession of the contest.

Twenty of those yards came on this pitch and catch from third-string quarterback Trace McSorley to the former Arizona State Sun Devil.

Benjamin also added three rushing yards on three carries over the course of the 12-play, 89-yard drive that chewed up 7:24 minutes of clock.

Fellow backup running back Darrel Williams punched it in from one yard out for the score on his second attempt of the ballgame.

McSorley was a perfect 7-for-7 for 71 yards on the Cardinals’ opening drive, spreading the ball around to multiple pass catchers.

Andy Isabella caught three passes for 32 yards, while Greg Dortch and Bernhard Seikovits each had one reception for 12 and two yards, respectively.

With Saturday night’s game being the final audition for those still trying to solidify their place on the roster, it seems all of Arizona’s starters for the Week 3 preseason contest came ready to play with a chip on their shoulder and something to prove.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis (7) is stopped by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins (25) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Trace McSorley (19) passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis (7) passes against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis) Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin (26) catches a pass against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin catches a pass in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis) Arizona Cardinals running back Darrel Williams (24) is congratulated after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (83) catches a pass as he is defended by Tennessee Titans safety Theo Jackson (29) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis) Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches from the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis) Tennessee Titans cheerleaders perform in the first half of a preseason NFL football game between the Titans and the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Tennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut (36) is congratulated by Racey McMath (13) after Chestnut scored a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Tennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut (36) scores a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis) Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks (16) leaps into the end zone past Arizona Cardinals cornerback Josh Jackson (36) as Burks scores a touchdown on a 14-yard pass completion in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks (16) celebrates with Cody Hollister, left, and Hassan Haskins (25) after Burks scored a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Tennessee Titans kicker Randy Bullock (14) kicks a 51-yard field goal against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (83) catches a touchdown pass as he is hit by Tennessee Titans safety Theo Jackson (29) in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (83) runs to the bench after catching a touchdown pass against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Arizona Cardinals safety James Wiggins (38) intercepts a pass intended for Tennessee Titans wide receiver Mason Kinsey (12) in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis) Arizona Cardinals safety James Wiggins (38) celebrates with Jace Whittaker (39) after Wiggins intercepted a pass against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Arizona Cardinals running back Keaontay Ingram (30) tries to get past Tennessee Titans safety Theo Jackson (29) in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Tennessee Titans wide receiver Cody Hollister (8) makes a catch over Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jace Whittaker (39) in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis) Tennessee Titans quarterback Logan Woodside (5) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown on a 9-yard run against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis) Tennessee Titans quarterback Logan Woodside (5) dives into the end zone to score a touchdown on a 9-yard run against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis) Tennessee Titans quarterback Logan Woodside (5) dives past Arizona Cardinals safety Tae Daley (48) to score a touchdown in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Tennessee Titans quarterback Logan Woodside (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) 
              Tennessee Titans running back Trenton Cannon (23) is stopped by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Ben Niemann (56) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
            
              Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andy Isabella (17) does out of bounds a he is chased by Tennessee Titans safety Theo Jackson (29) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
            
              Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis (7) scrambles past Arizona Cardinals linebacker Ben Niemann (56) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
            Tennessee Titans quarterback Logan Woodside (5) celebrates with Xavier Newman (67) after Woodside scored a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, right, is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Sam Okuayinonu (68) on the final play of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cardinals recovered the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Tennessee Titans quarterback Logan Woodside celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis (7) is stopped by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins (25) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

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