Expectations have risen in Kansas City and Arizona. Both teams enter the 2015 season with visions of Super Bowl 50. Both teams will take their first step toward Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Saturday.

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For those out of network, the contest between the two can be found here (requires free trial registration).

Preview

Game Time: 9 p.m. ET

Location: University of Phoenix Stadium, Arizona

Weather: N/A (Indoor Stadium)

Odds: Cardinals -1.5, per Bovada

Radio: Kansas City (101 The Fox); Arizona (1420 ESPN)

Position Battles To Watch

Chiefs: Jeremy Maclin enters the season as Alex Smith's No. 1 target, but the battle for his opposite number is yet to be decided. All signs point to tight end Travis Kelce—who accumulated 862 yards in 2014—but receivers Albert Wilson and Chris Conley will begin to have a say come Saturday night.

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Cardinals: Admittedly, no one gets excited for the punter. But with special teams becoming an increasingly important tactic in today's NFL, the preseason battle brewing between Drew Butler and Dave Zastudil is worthy of attention. Butler—who was reportedly signed to serve as an insurance policy in case Zastudil gets hurt again—has been pushing his counterpart in camp, earning a potential role with the team.

Performance To Examine

Arizona built enough momentum to believe a potential Super Bowl run in 2014. All that was derailed following Carson Palmer's ACL tear.

Health is paramount for the former No. 1 overall pick. Despite a lack of playing time on Saturday, examining his mobility will go a long way in determining his progress since ACL surgery.

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