Arizona Cardinals
NFC West | 8-9-0
Avg PTS
23.53
Rank: 12th
Avg Yds
371.18
Rank: 9th
Avg PYds
227
Rank: 20th
Avg RYds
144.18
Rank: 6th
Posted 6/28/2025 1:45 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. is "definitely more comfortable" this season, according to QB Kyler Murray. "I can see it out there on the field, and I think that'll only allow him to play faster, be the guy that we all know he can be," Murray said.
Huddle Up: Harrison fell short of his lofty expectations as a rookie, but he did finish with eight touchdowns. Even if he only takes a small step forward in his sophomore campaign, 1,000 yards and double-digit touchdowns are reasonable totals. He is safest to draft as a WR3, but WR2 production wouldn't be a surprise.
Posted 6/27/2025 6:50 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray anticipates running more often than he has in recent seasons in 2025, according to Johnny Venerable of the PHNX Cardinals podcast.
"(Kyler Murray) told us on our show a month ago ... He wants to run more, will run more this year. Take that for what it's worth. ... I think his numbers will be closer to that 2020 season - both passing and rushing. I don't know if he'll ever get back to those rushing yards (819), but a good year for Kyler on the ground (in 2025) would 500-plus yards and five-plus touchdowns," Venerable said.
Huddle Up: As a point of reference, Murray threw for 3,971 yards and 26 touchdowns and ran 133 times for 819 yards and 11 touchdowns as a 23-year-old in 2020. Venerable probably did not realize it, but Murray's 572 rushing yards in 2024 were the second most of his career, so his projection is probably on the low side. It would be music to the ears of fantasy managers if Murray could push for 700 yards on the ground. While a repeat of 2020 is unlikely, passing for 4,000 yards and rushing for 700 would almost certainly make him an elite QB1 in fantasy, assuming he is also able to top 30 combined touchdowns.
Posted 6/24/2025 4:55 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. is expected to "make a jump" in his second season, according to The Athletic's Doug Haller, who notes that Harrison has bulked up and that QB Kyler Murray says that Harrison has a "different confidence."
Huddle Up: Although he fell short of the sky-high expectations as a rookie, Harrison still ended the year with a solid 885 yards and eight touchdowns, which was good enough for 13th in the NFL. He'll once again be the primary option on the outside and a focal point of the passing game alongside Trey McBride. Fantasy owners can be an unforgiving lot, and the fact that he didn't set the league on fire immediately figures to push him down draft boards. There's still loads of potential here, though, so don't hesitate to grab Harrison as a low-end WR2 and hope he takes another step in his development.
Posted 6/22/2025 1:48 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray's scrambling ability and ability to create off-scheduled plays need to be utilized more, according to offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. "I think those are game-changing plays," Petzing said. "He's one of the few people in this league that can do it physically at a high level and create some of those. So, we want to make sure we're taking advantage of that."
Huddle Up: Murray has been among the most successful quarterbacks when he has scrambled from the pocket, but he has also battled injuries in the past. The philosophy carries some risk, but if Murray is running more, it would only help his fantasy upside. Consider him a low-end QB1.
Posted 6/21/2025 9:10 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Wilson said he hopes to average 13 to 15 yards per catch this upcoming season. He averaged 11.7 yards per catch in 2024.
Huddle Up: Wilson is in line to start again in 2025 unless the team adds another receiver before the start of the season. He has caught 85 passes for 1,113 yards and seven touchdowns in his two years in the NFL and can be avoided in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 6/19/2025 8:21 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Wilson appears likely to be one of the starting wide receivers this upcoming season, in the opinion of AZCardinals.com's Darren Urban.
Huddle Up: Wilson was able to play nearly every game in 2024 but finished with 548 receiving yards and four touchdowns. He likely will be in the starting lineup unless the Cardinals make another move at wide receiver, but he can be avoided in most fantasy leagues at least at the start of the season.
Posted 6/16/2025 10:13 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB Trey Benson said he believes that he will be more involved in the offense this offseason and thinks the team has two No. 1 running backs in him and James Conner.
Huddle Up: Benson rushed for 291 yards and one touchdown in limited playing time last season but could see more touches during games. Conner should continue to see a majority of the work in the running game, but Benson could be a late round pick in some leagues.
Posted 6/12/2025 6:22 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB Trey Benson told the team's website that he added seven pounds of muscle since last season. He also noted that his explosiveness metrics have improved noticeably.
Huddle Up: Much like head coach Jonathan Gannon stated over the winter, it is also Benson's goal to make sure Arizona has two RB1s. That will be easier said than done since James Conner has aged gracefully, although a more explosive Benson would give Arizona a nice 1-2 punch at running back. At the very least, Benson should be considered a high-priority handcuff in fantasy because he is backing up an aging starter with an injury history, although it appears he could have some standalone value as well.
Posted 5/29/2025 8:22 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) participated in practice Thursday, May 29. He missed the final game of the 2024 season because of a knee injury.
Huddle Up: Conner had plenty of time to recover from his injury this offseason and should be a full participant during training camp. He likely will continue to be the main running back for the Cardinals and will be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 5/01/2025 5:28 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. added a "little bit of muscle mass" and has "really (gone) to work" on some of the areas of his game he wanted to improve this offseason, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon.
"I'm not going to speak truth into the universe, but just wait until this guy plays this year," Gannon told Mad Dog Sports Radio.
Huddle Up: It feels odd to say Harrison disappointed as a rookie when he finished with 885 yards and eight touchdowns, but the expectations for him were much higher. The primary issue for him was how often Arizona used him as a downfield receiver rather than taking advantage of his route-running ability. While there is no guarantee he will be used differently in 2025, it seems very likely he will command more targets than last year's 116. It would be shocking if he isn't a top 25 fantasy receiver in his second season.
Posted 4/09/2025 6:52 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray said he expects to run more next season in order to help the offense be more effective.
Huddle Up: Murray ran for 572 yards this past season but probably had more opportunities to run during games. He finished 11th in the NFL with 3,851 passing yards and should have another good season in 2025. He can be considered a low-end No. 1 quarterback in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 4/03/2025 8:40 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with the Cardinals Thursday, April 3, worth $76 million. The deal includes $43 million in guaranteed money.
Huddle Up: McBride ranked fourth in the NFL in receptions with 111 this past season and posted his first 1,000-yard season of his career. He will continue to be a significant part of the Cardinals passing game moving forward and will be a weekly starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 2/25/2025 8:37 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride and a potential contract extension "is a priority for us," according to general manager Monti Ossenfort.
Huddle Up: McBride has firmly established himself as a key cog in the Arizona passing attack, following up his 81-catch breakout season in 2023 with 111 grabs in 2024. The only thing that has kept him from sure-fire elite status in fantasy is his lack of touchdowns (six through three seasons). Expect that number to grow in the years ahead as the Cardinals' offense continues to improve as a result of the maturation of Marvin Harrison Jr. and offensive coordinator Drew Petzing.
Posted 2/09/2025 3:15 pm GMT
The Arizona Cardinals are interested in signing TE Trey McBride to a contract extension this offseason, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
Huddle Up: The 25-year-old McBride will be entering the final year of his rookie contract in 2025 and posted career highs in receptions (111) and receiving yards (1,146) last season, so he is in line for a significant pay increase. He is one of the top tight ends in the NFL and should be a starting option in all fantasy formats.
Posted 1/10/2025 4:21 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. ranked fifth in the NFL with 17 end zone targets, and his 10 catches on passes thrown 20 or more yards down the field ranked second.
Huddle Up: With just 885 receiving yards, Harrison didn't live up to his lofty expectations. Still, he did finish with eight touchdowns and was clearly Kyler Murray's go-to target near the end zone. Consider Harrison a high-upside WR3 heading into his second season.
Posted 1/06/2025 3:33 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. caught five of his six targets for 63 yards and a touchdown in a 47-24 win over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18.
Huddle Up: Harrison's rookie season didn't live up to expectations, but he did finish with eight touchdown receptions. He should be viewed as a WR3 heading into 2025, but if Kyler Murray decides to push the ball down the field more, Harrison could quickly vault into WR2 territory.
Posted 1/05/2025 8:41 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Wilson (hamstring) has been declared inactive for the Week 18 game.
Huddle Up: Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride likely will see more of the targets in the passing game with Wilson unavailable and should both be starting options in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/02/2025 8:03 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Jan. 1. The team also signed practice squad RB Michael Carter to their 53-man roster. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: Conner finished the season with 1,094 yards and should recover in time for the 2025 season and will be a weekly starting option next season. Carter should see most of the work in Week 18 and can be at least a flex option in leagues.
Posted 1/01/2025 6:13 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner's (knee) won't play in Week 18, head coach Jonathan Gannon said on Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Huddle Up: With Trey Benson and Emari Demercado both on injured reserve, Michael Carter figures to take on the bulk of the work out of the backfield after handling 15 touches after Conner exited due to injury in Week 17. Carter is a volume-based flex option in Week 18.
Posted 12/30/2024 11:40 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner's (knee) availability for Week 18 is uncertain at this point because he aggravated his knee injury in Week 17, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to see what Conner is able to do at practice this week to have a better idea of his status for Week 18. He is a weekly starting option when healthy, but players will need a backup plan ready.
Posted 12/29/2024 4:23 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride caught his first touchdown of the season in a 13-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17, finishing with 12 catches on 16 targets for a team-high 123 yards.
Huddle Up: McBride was in the middle of a historical touchdown drought relative to his reception total, but he saved his first trip to the end zone for the fantasy playoffs.
Posted 12/29/2024 4:19 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. caught six of his 10 targets for 96 yards in a 13-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17.
Huddle Up: Harrison had been held below 50 receiving yards in each of three previous games, but the Cardinals threw the ball early and often against the Rams. It has been a bit of an underwhelming rookie year for Harrison, but his numbers should improve if the Cardinals throw the ball more in 2025.
Posted 12/29/2024 4:15 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB Michael Carter replaced RB James Conner (knee) during the Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Rams and finished with 13 carries for 70 yards and two catches for 11 yards in a 13-9 loss.
Huddle Up: Conner battled a knee injury leading up to the game and only managed to play a couple of series before heading to the sidelines. Carter was effective in his place, and if Conner is out for the finale, Carter could be a flex option.
Posted 12/29/2024 4:08 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray completed 33 of his 48 passes for a season-high 321 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in a 13-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17. He added 32 rushing yards on four attempts.
Huddle Up: Murray piled up yards, but the interceptions ultimately cost the Cardinals a chance at the win and preveneted him from having a big performance for fantasy owners.
Posted 12/28/2024 5:48 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) is expected to be "full-go" for Week 17's game versus the Los Angeles Rams, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Huddle Up: Conner had been listed as questionable on the injury report after being a limited practice participant throughout the week. He should be viewed as a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 12/27/2024 1:30 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB Trey Benson's (ankle) status is up in the air for Week 17.
Huddle Up: It sounds like he'll be a game-time decision, but James Conner (knee) is supposed to go. So Benson's fantasy prowess would be limited anyway. If Benson is in and Conner is limited, Benson could be a flex candidate. Avoid otherwise.
Posted 12/27/2024 1:26 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) is expected to play against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17.
Huddle Up: That's good news because backup RB Trey Benson's (ankle) status is in question. The Rams present a midrange matchup for the RB2.
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