Huddle Up: The Vikings' starting quarterback competition will be one of the most-watched competitions in 2026, as whoever wins out will be, at the very least, in the streaming conversation for fantasy football. Murray winning out would be the better outcome for managers who draft Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, as Murray at least has a track record of providing fantasy value to wide receivers over his career, with Marvin Harrison Jr., DeAndre Hopkins, A.J. Green, Christian Kirk, and a host of others. McCarthy may have untapped upside at the position, but you have to figure that the fact that the Vikings brought in Murray doesn't bode well for the team's confidence in McCarthy being the locked-in long-term answer in Minnesota.

Huddle Up: For four seasons, Dortch had been the Cardinals' on-again, off-again slot receiver and return specialist. In 2025, he had his worst statistical season as a Cardinal with just 33 targets, 29 receptions and 206 yards. Dortch will do most of this in a new home in 2026 in Detroit, but keep him undrafted for fantasy football this season.

Huddle Up: Murray will compete with J.J. McCarthy for the starting quarterback job and should probably be the leading candidate at this point. He can probably be considered a high-end No. 2 fantasy quarterback in most leagues if he wins the job with the chance to become a No. 1 fantasy quarterback during the season if he plays well.

Huddle Up: Although Kyler Murray is officially out of the picture, the Cardinals did add Gardner Minshew to the quarterback room. Brissett put up solid stats after taking over as the starter last year, but it remains to be seen if Arizona will add another veteran at the position or draft a rookie.

Huddle Up: It seems unlikely that Murray would choose to sign with the Vikings unless he will be given a chance to be the starting quarterback. This would also mean that J.J. MCarthy's future with the team is in question. Murray would have some solid weapons to work with in Minnesota, but a return to QB1 status would largely depend on his health and his scrambling ability.

Huddle Up: Murray's 2025 season consisted of just five games played, where he never finished better than QB16. With just one season of 25 or more passing touchdowns, Murray has been highly touted in fantasy circles but has rarely lived up to the lofty potential of being drafted No. 1 overall in 2019. With two top-seven finishes to start his career, Murray has not finished above QB10 in the last five seasons. Murray will resume his career elsewhere after seven seasons in Arizona, and he has a good chance of remaining a starting quarterback wherever he ends up. He'll be a fantasy dart throw in 2026 with the hopes he can reclaim some of his past production from the start of the decade.

Huddle Up: Knight had some success this past season when he was asked to take on a bigger role, but he will likely be part of a committee next season with James Conner and Trey Benson. Fantasy players can monitor the situation, but Knight will not have much value if he sees a limited workload.

Huddle Up: The Cards signed Tyler Allgeier and still have Trey Benson, which makes Conner's outlook murky in his age-31 season. He'll be a depth back to handcuff to Allgeier later in drafts.

Huddle Up: Ryland did a good job in 2025 for the Cardinals, hitting 25-of-33 on field goals, including 6-of-10 from 50+ yards, while going 36-for-36 on point-after attempts. He had 111 points in 2025, a new career high, and he is averaging 110.5 points in his first two seasons with the Cardinals. He could be a borderline PK1/PK2 in fantasy leagues in 2026. Most likely, he will be used as a bye-week replacement and streaming option, mostly.

Huddle Up: Conner started the season with a total of two touchdowns in the first two games, but he suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 3 against the San Francisco 49ers, and then it was a turnstile in the backfield for Arizona. Conner will be 31 years old by the time the regular season starts, and he has 110 NFL games under his belt in nine seasons with the Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers. There is a lot of mileage on that odometer. While fantasy managers will still want him for his scoring ability in 2026, make sure to have plenty of depth on hand at the position.

Huddle Up: Murray will be able to sign anywhere in 2026, and it is likely he will sign with a team to be able to compete right away. His fantasy value will be determined by that alone, so free agency will need to be monitored.

Huddle Up: Murray's 2025 season consisted of just five games played, where he never finished better than QB16. With just one season of 25 or more passing touchdowns, Murray has been highly touted in fantasy circles but has rarely lived up to the lofty potential of being drafted No. 1 overall in 2019. With two top-seven finishes to start his career, Murray has not finished above QB10 in the last five seasons. Murray seems likely to resume his career elsewhere after seven seasons in Arizona, but he has a good chance of remaining a starting quarterback wherever he ends up. For 2026, pay attention to where Murray lands, but he'll be a dart-throw fantasy quarterback in the hopes he can reclaim some of his past production from the start of the decade.

Huddle Up: Murray appears to be on borrowed time in Arizona, but while he prefers to hit the open market, the Cardinals may look to trade the quarterback instead. Murray is likely a QB2 wherever he ends up in 2026, but he could have QB1 upside if he can regain his scrambling ability.

Huddle Up: Murray is not expected back next season, but fantasy players will need to wait for an official decision from the Cardinals. He will likely be a starting quarterback for a team in 2026 but may only be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback in most leagues.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.