Arizona Cardinals
NFC West | 3-14-0
Avg PTS
20.88
Rank: 23rd
Avg Yds
349.24
Rank: 12th
Avg PYds
256.12
Rank: 3rd
Avg RYds
93.12
Rank: 30th
Posted 2/17/2026 12:21 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner could be a candidate to be released this offseason because the team would save more than $7.5 million if they let him go, in the opinion of CardsWire's Jess Root.
Huddle Up: Conner missed a majority of the season because of an injury but should be a starting running back for a team in 2026. Fantasy players can monitor the situation over the next month to see where he will be playing next season. He will likely be a No. 2 or No. 3 running back in fantasy leagues.
Posted 2/08/2026 10:48 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray will likely be traded or released this offseason, according to NFL Network's Ian Rappoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo.
Huddle Up: The Cardinals will likely need to make a decision on Murray around the start of free agency, so fantasy players can monitor the situation. He should have a good chance to find a starting job if he becomes a free agent but will probably be a No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues.
Posted 2/08/2026 8:40 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett may be placed on the trade block if the team decides to keep QB Kyler Murray, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
Huddle Up: Brissett played in 14 games this past season and threw for 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions during that span. He would likely receive interest from a few teams if he became available but will only be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback if he starts for a team in 2026.
Posted 2/08/2026 1:31 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray's future with the team hasn't been decided, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, and Fowler believes it is still possible that Murray remains with the team next season.
Huddle Up: Murray was essentially benched at the end of last season, and it seemed inevitable that the two sides would part ways. That may still be how the situation plays out, but it sounds like the door is still open for a potential return. Murray will have QB1 upside wherever he plays, but the injury concerns are real.
Posted 2/02/2026 10:03 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Wilson recorded 809 of his 1,006 receiving yards during the second half of the 2025 regular season. He also caught six of his seven touchdowns during that span.
Huddle Up: Wilson became one of the main targets in the passing game once Marvin Harrison Jr. suffered his injury and was able to produce with the added workload. He should be one of the starting receivers for the Cardinals next season and can be at least a No. 4 receiver in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 2/02/2026 9:04 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride caught nine of his 11 touchdowns during the second half of games this season. He did record 658 receiving yards in the first half of games and 563 receiving yards in the second half.
Huddle Up: McBride has been a significant part of the passing game over the last few seasons but saw a big jump in touchdowns compared to last season. He should be a top option again next year for the Cardinals and will be one of the first tight ends to be selected in fantasy drafts.
Posted 1/27/2026 1:53 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray likely will be made available in a trade this offseason, and the Cardinals are expected to look for at least a Day 2 pick in any trade, according to sources.
Huddle Up: Murray seems unlikely to return to the Cardinals next season but should have a good chance to find a starting job with another team. He has played well at times during his career but may only be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback to start the 2026 season.
Posted 1/06/2026 6:35 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray is not expected to return to the Cardinals next season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, who said that he believes the team is "planning to move on" from Murray, regardless of who is hired as the next head coach.
Huddle Up: Considering that the Cardinals basically shut Murray down once Jacoby Brissett started playing well, this isn't a surprise. What's unclear at this point is what kind of market there will be for Murray, who could be traded or released during the offseason. Murray gets a significant amount of money guaranteed on the fifth day of the new league year, which will be in mid-March, so expect a resolution before then.
Posted 1/05/2026 5:01 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals TE Elijah Higgins caught all three of his targets for 28 yards in a 37-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18.
Huddle Up: Outside of a 91-yard performance in Week 16, it was a quiet year for Higgins. Of course, there aren't exactly a lot of targets to go around at the position with Trey McBride setting reception records. Still, Higgins showed he can produce when give the chance, and if McBride were to miss time next year, Higgins could enter the streaming conversation.
Posted 1/05/2026 4:56 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride caught seven of his eight targets for 65 yards in a 37-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18, extending his single-season record for receptions by a tight end to 126.
Huddle Up: Not only did McBride set the reception record, but he also set new highs in both receiving yards and touchdowns. In fact, his 11 touchdown receptions were five more than he had in his three previous seasons combined. McBride should be considered the No. 1 option at tight end heading into 2026.
Posted 1/05/2026 4:53 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Wilson caught five of his eight targets for 99 yards and a touchdown in a 37-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18.
Huddle Up: When Marvin Harrison Jr. went down with an injury, Wilson more than filled the void. He ended up going over 1,000 receiving yards for the year and caught six touchdowns in the final five games. If the Cardinals can figure out their quarterback situation, Wilson should be able to maintain fantasy relevance, even while playing alongside Harrison.
Posted 1/05/2026 4:48 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB Emari Demercado rushed twice for 29 yards and caught one pass for 28 yards in a 37-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18.
Huddle Up: Even with all the injuries to the Arizona backfield this season, Demercado was unable to carve out a significant role in the offense. If he couldn't find fantasy relevance for the Cardinals this season, it seems unlikely to happen in any situation.
Posted 1/05/2026 4:42 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB Michael Carter rushed seven times for 18 yards and caught three passes for 21 yards in a 37-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18.
Huddle Up: Injuries forced Carter into the lead role in the Arizona backfield, but James Conner and Trey Benson should be healthy to start next season, and Carter will be hitting free agency. He could land a backup role somewhere, but it would take a special set of circumstances for Carter to find himself in a prominent role in 2026.
Posted 1/05/2026 4:34 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett completed 22 of his 31 passes for 243 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in a 37-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18. He also rushed three times for 19 yards and a lost a fumble.
Huddle Up: Brissett put up solid number after taking over as the starter, and he threw multiple touchdowns in 10 of his 12 starts. Of course, the Cardinals also lost 11 of those games. With the Kyler Murray era likely over, the Cardinals will presumably look to add a young quarterback ahead of next season. Brissett could still open the year as the starter, but it would be a surprise to see him under center for the entire year.
Posted 1/02/2026 8:45 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (foot, heel) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Jan. 2.
Huddle Up: Michael Wilson has taken over as the top receiver while Harrison has been sidelined and has posted at least 50 yards in six of the last seven games. He should be a starting option in all leagues this week.
Posted 12/31/2025 4:39 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) has been ruled out for Week 18.
Huddle Up: Michael Wilson has five TDs in the last four games and has emerged as a WR2 candidate against the Los Angeles Rams. No receiver outside of him and TE Trey McBride is seeing enough looks for fantasy consideration.
Posted 12/29/2025 10:19 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (foot) suffered a foot injury during the Week 17 game but will be active for the Week 18 game if he is medically cleared to play, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players can monitor Harrison's practice participation during the week to see if he has a chance to play in the finale. He has struggled with injuries during the second half of the season but can be a starting option in leagues if he is cleared to play.
Posted 12/28/2025 9:44 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (calf) was targeted one time during the Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals but did not record a reception before leaving the game because of a calf injury.
Huddle Up: Harrison has been dealing with a calf injury over the last several weeks and may have aggravated the injury during the game. Fantasy players will need to monitor his practice participation during the week to see if he has a chance to play in Week 18.
Posted 12/28/2025 9:36 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride caught 10 passes for 76 yards and one touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17. He was targeted 13 times during the game.
Huddle Up: McBride has been a reliable option for both the Cardinals and fantasy players this season and caught at least 10 passes for the fourth time this season. He has been targeted at least seven times in every game and should receive a similar workload in Week 18. He has become a must-start option in all leagues.
Posted 12/28/2025 9:18 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Wilson caught five passes for 89 yards and one touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17. He was targeted 10 times during the game.
Huddle Up: Wilson has become the main receiver for the Cardinals over the last month and has five touchdown catches in the last four games. He will likely see a good amount of targets in the regular season finale next week and can be at least a No. 3 receiver in fantasy leagues.
Posted 12/28/2025 9:13 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB Michael Carter rushed for 29 yards on seven carries against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17. He also caught two passes for 14 yards during the game.
Huddle Up: Carter shared playing time with Emari Demercado but did not see a lot of carries because the team was playing from behind most of the game. He has had some decent outings in the last few weeks but will probably only be a possible flex option in leagues next week.
Posted 12/28/2025 9:13 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB Emari Demercado rushed for 11 yards on five carries against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17. He also caught two passes for nine yards during the game.
Huddle Up: Demercado has received a similar workload over the last few weeks but was not able to find much success against the Bengals. He will likely see a limited workload next week and can be avoided in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 12/28/2025 8:32 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett went 21-for-37 for 212 yards and two touchdowns against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17.
Huddle Up: The Cardinals were trailing for most of the game, so Brissett had to throw often during the game. He has thrown at least two touchdowns in four of the last five games and can be a possible starting option in two-quarterback leagues.
Posted 12/28/2025 4:39 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) is active for Week 17's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Huddle Up: Harrison had been listed as questionable on the injury report after logging three limited practice sessions during the week. His snap count is expected to be limited this afternoon, making him a risky fantasy option; after all, Harrison only had one catch last week while having his offensive snaps managed.
Posted 12/26/2025 10:59 pm GMT
Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) was limited in practice on Friday, Dec. 26, and is listed as questionable for Week 17 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Huddle Up: Harrison Jr. says he is likely to play in Week 17, so he should be in your lineups for his return. Fantasy players can use him as a WR3 or flex option in their lineups.
Posted 12/26/2025 12:39 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 25.
Huddle Up: Harrison seems to be on track to play in the Week 17 game, but fantasy players will have a better idea of his status after the final practice of the week. He is the main target in the passing game when healthy and will be a starting option in all fantasy leagues if active.
Posted 12/24/2025 11:00 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 24.
Huddle Up: Harrison was able to return to the lineup last week but finished with only 14 yards. He should be more involved in the passing game this week if he plays and can be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 12/22/2025 4:54 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals TE Elijah Higgins caught seven of his eight targets for a team-high 91 yards in a 26-19 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16.
Huddle Up: Prior to Sunday, Higgins hadn't had more than two catches or 45 yards in any game this season. Needless to say, his performance against the Falcons is likely an outlier, and fantasy owners don't need to rush out to try to add Higgins.
Posted 12/22/2025 4:50 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. caught one of his three targets for 14 yards in a 26-19 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16.
Huddle Up: Harrison returned from a two-game absence due to a heel injury, but the Cardinals made it clear that they planned to ease him back into action. The end result was a forgettable one-catch performance, but Harrison's usage should only increase moving forward. Don't be surprised if he has a much better showing against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17.
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