Cardinals Defense Is A Low-End Starting Option In Week 14
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The Arizona Cardinals defense is a low-end starting option in fantasy as they host the Seattle Seahawks. Despite the loss the last time these teams played, the Cardinals defense performed well in that matchup. They recorded five sacks, forced an interception, and allowed just 10 points. This game will now be played in Arizona, with the home crowd supporting the defense. The Cardinals defense has started to come alive and should be trusted by managers in this divisional matchup.Trey McBride Is A High-End TE1 In Week 14
Trey McBride should be viewed as a high-end TE1 in Week 14 when the Cardinals host the Seattle Seahawks. McBride is on a hot streak right now, posting back-to-back weeks with 12 receptions. He is the focal point of the Cardinals' passing game and has produced regardless of matchup. The only downside to McBride's season has been a lack of touchdown production. However, his target share and usage are high enough to still make him a top-three tight end in fantasy. McBride is a no-doubt starting tight end in fantasy and should be viewed that way for the rest of the season.Source: RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals tight end Michael Wilson Is A Risky Streaming Option In Week 14
Michael Wilson should be viewed as a risky streaming option in Week 14 in the Cardinals' home matchup versus the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson has quietly become a rosterable player in fantasy football, but he is still lacking some consistency. Wilson is solidified as the Cardinals' second wide receiver but falls behind Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride in the target hierarchy. Wilson made a couple of big plays in the Cardinals' last matchup against the Seahawks and has been thriving off a lack of attention from opposing defenses. Until Wilson establishes better consistency, he remains a streaming flex option and should be viewed as a risky choice in Week 14.Source: RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals second-year wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. Is A Low-End WR2 In Week 14
Marvin Harrison Jr. should get WR2 consideration in Week 14 when the Cardinals host the Seattle Seahawks. Harrison Jr. had a solid game last week, scoring the Cardinals' lone touchdown. He also saw his largest target share of the season, receiving 12 targets. With the Cardinals in pursuit of winning the NFC West division, it is expected that they will empty the playbook and come out swinging in this matchup. Taking more shots down the field has been something the Cardinals have needed to incorporate into this offense, and Harrison Jr. is the best option to receive those downfield shots. With Harrison Jr.'s usage increasing, managers should feel much more comfortable with him in the lineup.Source: RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Trey Benson Is Likely Not A Starting Option In Week 14
Trey Benson should not be considered for starting lineups in fantasy in Week 14. The Cardinals will have a home divisional matchup with the Seattle Seahawks in what will be a pivotal game for the NFC West. Benson saw an uptick in usage before the Week 11 bye, but post-bye week, that trend has not continued. Benson has had just seven total carries over the last two weeks. With Benson's usage not at a reliable level, he remains a handcuff for James Conner but is not a fantasy starter.Source: RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals rookie running back James Conner Is High-End RB2 In Week 14
James Conner should be viewed as a high-end RB2 in Week 14 in the Cardinals' divisional battle with the Seattle Seahawks. Conner struggled on the ground in the previous matchup with the Seahawks, recording his season-low of eight rushing yards; however, he remained productive, catching five passes for 41 yards in that game. Conner is the workhorse of this Cardinals offense, and his usage rate is among the highest of all running backs in the NFL. With the Cardinals needing to win this game to position themselves well for a playoff spot, we can expect them to rely on Conner heavily. Fantasy managers should insert Conner into their starting lineups if he isn't already there in Week 14.Source: RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals running back Kyler Murray Is A High-End QB1 In Week 14
Kyler Murray should be considered a high-end quarterback play in Week 14 when the Cardinals host the Seattle Seahawks. This matchup will be the season's biggest game for the Cardinals as they position themselves to try to reach the playoffs. With the stakes of this game as high as they get for a regular-season matchup, we can expect the Cardinals' offense to completely empty the playbook, which would include utilizing Murray's rushing ability. Murray has struggled in his last two games, especially in their previous matchup against the Seahawks, making him due for a huge bounce-back. The offense made strides a week ago but settled for too many field goals to get the win. With the expected increase in rushing and a sense of urgency from the Cardinals, fantasy managers should trust Murray in the starting lineup.Source: RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Michael Wilson Records 55 Yards In Week 13
Michael Wilson had another quietly productive day in the Week 13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Wilson's official stat line was five receptions for 55 yards. As teams devote all their resources to stopping tight end Trey McBride, rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., and running back James Conner, Wilson has benefited from single coverage and has proven he's capable of making big plays. If not already, Wilson should be rostered in all leagues given the Cardinals' upcoming schedule. Wilson is a potential streaming option as a flex in deeper leagues moving forward.Source: ESPN.com
Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. Catches 15-Yard Touchdown Pass In Week 13
Marvin Harrison Jr. found his way to the end zone for the seventh time this season in the Week 13 loss against the Vikings. Harrison Jr.'s final stat line was five receptions for 60 yards and a touchdown. Harrison Jr. was responsible for the Cardinals' only touchdown, as the offense is still working to shake off the cobwebs from their week of rest two weeks ago. Harrison Jr. has had an impressive rookie season, but one thing he has already proven is that he has elite ability at finding the end zone. His seven touchdowns put him on par with the type of production Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald had in his first season with the team, which should be a positive sign for fantasy managers heading into the playoff stretch. Harrison Jr. is likely a WR2 play in Week 14 when the Cardinals travel back home to take on the Seattle Seahawks.Source: ESPN.com
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Trey McBride Puts Up Elite Numbers In Week 13
Trey McBride continued his historic campaign in the Week 13 loss against the Minnesota Vikings. Ten or more catches have become the norm for McBride, as he tallied 12 receptions for 96 yards on the road in Minnesota. McBride has emerged as one of the premier safety blankets in the NFL and a target that Kyler Murray knows he can rely on at any moment. The only concern fantasy managers have had with McBride is his lack of touchdown production; however, his high-volume target share overshadows the lack of touchdowns. McBride is a no-brainer start every single week in fantasy and should remain in the lineup when the Cardinals take on the Seattle Seahawks at home in Week 14.Source: ESPN.com
Arizona Cardinals tight end James Conner Totals 20 Touches In Week 13 Loss
James Conner got back on track to a degree in the Week 13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Conner rushed for 68 yards on 17 carries while adding 13 receiving yards on three catches. It was another 20-plus touch game for Conner, and he has the full confidence of being the workhorse of the organization after signing a two-year contract extension this past weekend. With the contract noise behind him, confidence should be high for Conner and the Cardinals, and they will rely on him heavily as they try to push their way into the playoffs down the stretch. Conner should once again remain in the starting lineup as the Cardinals return home to take on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 14.Source: ESPN.com
Arizona Cardinals running back Kyler Murray Has An Average Day In Week 13
Kyler Murray had an average fantasy outing in the Week 13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Murray completed 31 of his 45 passing attempts for 260 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Murray also ran the ball seven times for 48 yards. This marks back-to-back weeks in which Murray has thrown an interception, an issue he will need to address as the Cardinals continue their playoff push. Despite two subpar performances, fantasy managers should not be discouraged from starting him moving forward. The Cardinals will face the Seattle Seahawks in an important Week 14 matchup that could decide the winner of the NFC West.Source: ESPN.com
Quarterback Emari Demercado Active Versus Vikings
Emari Demercado (shoulder), who was listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 13 contest in Minnesota against the Vikings on Sunday, is officially active. Demercado was limited in practice all week but will be active on Sunday as they Cardinals look to bounce back in a hostile environment after dropping a big game to the division-rival Seattle Seahawks last week. The 25-year-old shouldn't be in any starting fantasy lineups in Minnesota as the RB3 in Arizona behind James Conner and rookie Trey Benson. Demercado has had more than two touches in only four of his 11 appearances in 2024. The former TCU product will only be worth a waiver-wire pickup if one of Conner or Benson gets hurt and misses time. Demercado has only 21 carries for 211 yards and one TD in his second year in the NFL.Source: Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals running back Marvin Harrison Jr. To Get More Involved In Week 13
Marvin Harrison Jr. has been quiet with only 10 receptions over his last three games. However, head coach Jonathan Gannon says he plans to get Harrison more involved during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. It hasn't been a great rookie season for Harrison who has 36 receptions for 546 yards and six touchdowns coming into Week 13. The hope is that Harrison actually does better in Week 13, but he should be treated as a low-end WR2.Source: Tom Pelissero
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Darius Robinson To Make Season Debut In Week 13
Source: Tom Pelissero
Arizona Cardinals rookie defensive tackle Darius Robinson (calf) is set to make his season debut against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 13. Robinson has been sidelined up to this point due to a lingering calf issue that forced him onto the injured reserve. He has been practicing and working his way back slowly for months now. The Cardinals are excited to get their first-round pick back on the field for this game. The Missouri product figures to play a rotational role during his NFL debut on Sunday.