Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals
NFC West | 1-1-0
Avg PTS
34.5
Rank: 2nd
Avg Yds
391.5
Rank: 6th
Avg PYds
214
Rank: 14th
Avg RYds
177.5
Rank: 3rd
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Posted 9/16/2024 3:58 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride caught all six of his targets for 67 yards in a 41-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2.
Huddle Up: While he's not off to a great start, McBride has outperformed the other high-end fantasy tight ends through the first two weeks. More importantly for his long-term value, McBride looks to be the clear No. 2 option in the passing game behind Marvin Harrison Jr., which is a nice spot to be in. He's an upper-tier TE1.
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Posted 9/16/2024 3:51 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. caught four passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns in a 41-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2.
Huddle Up: After a disappointing debut, Harrison exploded in Week 2. The big performance was a reminder of the upside of the rookie, and a WR2 campaign isn't out of the question.
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Posted 9/16/2024 3:41 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner rushed 21 times for 122 yards and a touchdown and caught a pass for two yards in a 41-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2.
Huddle Up: Conner has picked up where he left off last season, handling a bulk of the backfield duties for the Cardinals. As long as he stays healthy, he should be a mainstay in fantasy lineups.
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Posted 9/13/2024 8:33 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (knee) practiced in full for the third straight day on Friday, Sept. 13, and carries no designation into Week 2.
Huddle Up: Three full practices and no designation means Murray is good to go. He's a borderline QB1 against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2.
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Posted 9/13/2024 4:13 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (knee) is "all good" despite showing up on the injury report, head coach Jonathan Gannon said Friday, Sept. 13.
Huddle Up: Murray was a bit disappointing in Week 1, but he should be a solid QB1 option in a potential shootout against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Posted 9/11/2024 11:52 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 11.
Huddle Up: It seems like Murray is dealing with a minor injury and should be fine for Week 2 as long as he does not suffer a setback. He posted over 200 total yards in the opener and can be a low-end No. 1 quarterback in fantasy leagues this week.
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Posted 9/11/2024 2:35 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. was limited to one catch on three targets for four yards in Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills. According to offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, the lack of production had to do with the amount of respect Bills showed early and how they defended him throughout the game. "Certainly, (Harrison) is on the forefront of our minds in terms of getting him the ball. I think (the Bills) did some things to take him away and certainly I could've called some plays to get him more involved early but I thought it was a good start. We have some work to do," Petzing told the team's website.
Huddle Up: The Cardinals' receiving corps combined for 56 yards and a touchdown on eight catches - including six receptions for 47 yards from Greg Dortch - which is not what Kyler Murray or Petzing could have had in mind going into the weekend. Arizona should have an opportunity to feature Harrison a bit more in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Rams after Jameson Williams gouged them for 121 yards and a score in the opener. Managers should continue to start Harrison with confidence.
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Posted 9/04/2024 2:39 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner is the "bell cow in that (running back) room," according to offensive coordinator Drew Petzing.
Huddle Up: In case some of Trey Benson's biggest supporters needed to hear it from the play-caller himself. It is not a fantasy football season unless Conner is underrated. This year, managers have been hesitant to invest too much into Conner for two reasons: 1) a potential challenge from Benson and 2) the 29-year-old's durability issues. Conner managers should not hesitate to pick up Benson whenever and wherever possible, but it seems as though the rookie's value in 2024 will be mostly as a handcuff. It should also be noted that Conner was the highest-scoring non-quarterback in fantasy from Weeks 13-18, which is about the same time Kyler Murray started to look comfortable with his knee following his recovery from a torn ACL.
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Posted 8/23/2024 7:47 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Zay Jones was suspended by the NFL on Friday, Aug. 23, for the first five games of the season for violating the league's personal conduct policy.
Huddle Up: While the suspension of Jones by itself will not have a big impact in fantasy, it essentially locks Michael Wilson and Greg Dortch into major roles until at least early October. That may have been the case anyway, but now it seems unlikely Jones will have a chance to play major snaps at any point this season if Wilson and Dortch can parlay their strong showings during camp into the regular season. The suspension affects Dortch's value the most - in a positive way. Dortch should have already been on the WR5 radar in most leagues, but now he definitely is.
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Posted 8/20/2024 5:08 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray is "leaps and bounds ahead" of where he was at the end of "when he got back last year or even where he finished last year," according to head coach Jonathan Gannon. "I think from a mental and physical standpoint, right now where he's at, to even when he got back last year or even where he finished last year, I think he's leaps and bounds ahead. What I know about the guy, my relationship with him when I got his job: His will to win is extremely high. And if you detail out and lay out for him what is needed from him to improve himself, the offense and the team, he is 1,000 percent willing to do that. So, I love the guy, because he's done everything that I've asked of him and more. He's been a phenomenal leader on and off the field - not just with the offense, but with the entire team," Gannon told Adam Schein of Mad Dog Sports Radio.
Huddle Up: Now well over 1 1/2 years since tearing his ACL, Murray should have no issue returning to the form that saw him serve fantasy managers as a high-end QB1. A healthy Murray is a legitimate threat to run for around 500 yards. It also helps his cause that the Cardinals added Marvin Harrison Jr. to the mix. Murray is a threat to finish inside the top five at his position if he can play a full season in 2024.
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Posted 8/06/2024 7:59 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray will not play at all during the preseason, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon.
Huddle Up: Murray has nothing to prove and any unnecessary action only increases the chances of a player who has shown a tendency to wear down getting hurt. Expect the Cardinals to play Desmond Ridder and Clayton Tune a lot in August. As for Murray in fantasy, he is a mid-range QB1 option with elite upside.
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Posted 7/18/2024 6:06 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals third-round draft choice RB Trey Benson (Florida State) signed a four-year contract on Thursday, July 18. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Huddle Up: Arizona likely drafted Benson with the intent of having him replace James Conner as the primary back once the latter's contract runs out at the end of this season. What is less clear is if he or someone like Michael Carter will be Conner's primary backup in 2024. Assuming Benson wins the backup job as many expect, he should be considered one of the best handcuffs in fantasy considering that Conner has yet to play a full season during his NFL career.
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Posted 7/13/2024 1:21 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner said his career-high 1,040 rushing yards last year are his floor for the 2024 season. "Definitely got a lot of work to put in but that's the floor, not the ceiling."
Huddle Up: Conner topped 1,000 yards on the ground despite missing the final four games with a knee injury. He enters this season as the lead back in Arizona, and while he isn't the most explosive option at the position, he should have the volume to finish as a reliable RB2.
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Posted 6/21/2024 9:59 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. has been impressive during offseason workouts and should take the Cardinals offense to another level, according to QB Kyler Murray.
Huddle Up: Harrison should be a significant part of the offense in his rookie season and will see a lot of targets in the passing game. He can be a weekly starting option in all leagues this season.
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Posted 6/17/2024 7:20 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. was taking the top spot in receiver drills during minicamp, according to sources Monday, June 17.
Huddle Up: This shouldn't come as a surprise considering the Cardinals used the No. 4 overall pick on Harrison. He should be a high-end WR2 with WR1 upside during his rookie season.
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Posted 6/02/2024 3:14 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner is entering the final year of his current contract and said that he would be interested in remaining with the team beyond the 2024 season.
Huddle Up: The 29-year-old Conner topped 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career in 2023 and was fourth in the NFL in average rushing yards per game (80). However, he could wind up sharing offensive snaps this year with RB Trey Benson if the rookie gets off to a strong start. For now, Conner can be viewed as a low-end RB1 or high-end RB2 fantasy option, while Benson is worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
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Posted 5/28/2024 8:10 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals first-round draft choice WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (Ohio State) reportedly signed a four-year contract worth $35.374 million - including a $22.547 million signing bonus - on Tuesday, May 28. The deal includes a fifth-year team option.
Huddle Up: Harrison and fantasy managers alike will be counting on Harrison to step up as an alpha receiver almost immediately. Although he may occasionally slip into the third round in early drafts, the expectation should be for him to settle into the second round when draft season picks up. He should also be the 1.01 in rookie drafts in most non-superflex leagues.
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Posted 5/10/2024 7:36 pm GMT
Free-agent WR Zay Jones (Jaguars) reportedly agreed to terms on a contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, May 10. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Huddle Up: This signing will likely fly under the radar in most casual fantasy leagues, but Jones should begin the season no worse than the third receiver in three-receiver sets behind Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson. For now, he should be expected to serve as insurance against another injury to Wilson, although there is a decent chance he could end up splitting second-receiver reps with the youngster. Regardless, Jones should be considered a WR5 with upside.
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Posted 4/30/2024 2:35 pm GMT
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Zay Jones was released Tuesday, April 30. The move saves around $4 million on the salary cap.
Huddle Up: Jones followed up an 82-reception breakout year with a 34-321-2 season. He's still 29 and could be worthy of a waiver claim in the right situation.
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Posted 4/27/2024 1:34 am GMT
Florida State RB Trey Benson was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 66th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: At the very least, Benson figures to be the primary backup to James Conner, and the two backs could split carries if Benson hits the ground running. It isn't the perfect situation from a fantasy prospective, but Benson should still be owned in all formats.
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Posted 4/26/2024 12:37 am GMT
Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Harrison should instantly become the Cardinals main receiver and will be a big part of the passing game as a rookie. He can be considered a No. 2 receiver in fantasy leagues this upcoming season.
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Posted 4/08/2024 3:51 pm GMT
Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. is visiting the Chicago Bears Monday, April 8.
Huddle Up: Harrison is expected to be a top-five pick in the upcoming draft, and he could be a WR3 in fantasy as a rookie.
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Posted 3/20/2024 1:46 pm GMT
Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr., won't work out at Ohio State's Pro Day Wednesday, March 20.
Huddle Up: Harrison is projected to be a top-five pick and could be a high-end WR3 in his rookie season.
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Posted 3/14/2024 4:54 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Desmond Ridder is expected to be traded, according to sources Thursday, March 14.
Huddle Up: With Kirk Cousins taking over as the starter, the Falcons are moving on from Ridder. He's likely a backup elsewhere, crushing any sliver of fantasy value he previously had.
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Posted 2/26/2024 2:14 pm GMT
Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. is not at the NFL Scouting Combine, and it's unknown if he'll appear this week to meet with teams.
Huddle Up: Harrison is expected to be a top-five pick in the draft, and he could wind up being a WR3 option in fantasy depending on where he lands.
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Posted 2/12/2024 8:19 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Desmond Ridder could be a trade candidate whenever the team acquires a new quarterback, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network on Monday, Feb. 12. "Once they acquire a new QB, potentially trading Ridder would be an option, as well. It might be a situation where a fresh start works for all parties," Rapoport said.
Huddle Up: Ridder was the QB22 last season, averaging 11.5 fantasy points per game. Atlanta will look for a new quarterback under the new regime, and it's unlikely Ridder will have fantasy value moving forward.
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Posted 1/07/2024 5:51 pm GMT
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Zay Jones (hamstring, knee) is officially active for the Week 18 game.
Huddle Up: Jones should see a few targets in the passing game but can be avoided in most leagues since fantasy players should have better options available.
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Posted 1/07/2024 5:44 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Desmond Ridder will start Week 18's game against the New Orleans Saints.
Huddle Up: Ridder has been benched multiple times this season due to inconsistent play but is receiving the start this afternoon because QB Taylor Heinicke, who hasn't been much better, is dealing with an ankle injury. At best, Ridder should be viewed as a desperation play in two-quarterback fantasy leagues.
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