October 25, 2024
Arizona Cardinals tight end
Trey McBride is a must-start at the position every week moving forward. The Cardinals travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins in Week 8, who have the No. 3 ranked defense against tight ends in fantasy. However, that should not concern fantasy managers, as McBride has emerged as the Cardinals' No. 1 passing option. He leads the team in targets, and that trend is likely to continue as the Cardinals frequently scheme plays for McBride to get the ball. Fantasy managers should have full confidence in McBride for the foreseeable future.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
October 25, 2024
Arizona Cardinals running back
James Conner should be viewed as a solid RB2 with a high floor when the Cardinals travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins in Week 8. Conner shined on Monday night with 21 touches for 152 yards in the crucial win over the Chargers. That performance further solidified Conner as the Cardinals' offensive feature back and focal point. He has been a workhorse and a tackle-breaking specialist, having broken 15 tackles—the most in a game this season—on Monday night. As the Cardinals travel two time zones to play against a solid defense, they will likely continue their run-first approach, providing Conner plenty of opportunities. Managers should look to start Conner in Week 8.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
October 25, 2024
Arizona Cardinals quarterback
Kyler Murray should be viewed as a mid-tier QB1 in Week 8 when the Cardinals travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins. The team has been committed to creating more opportunities for Murray to use his legs in recent weeks, with at least six carries per game over his last three outings, including multiple touchdown runs of over 40 yards. This bodes well for Murray's fantasy outlook, as rushing stats are a significant driving force behind the top-ranked quarterbacks in fantasy. The Dolphins have a strong pass defense, which could lead the Cardinals to rely more on Murray's legs, making him a strong fantasy start in Week 8 against Miami.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
October 22, 2024
Arizona Cardinals kicker
Chad Ryland drilled his only attempt, which was the 32-yard game-winning field goal for the Cardinals on Monday night. Ryland also hit two extra points to go along with the game-winning field goal. This was a grinding matchup between two offenses that played at a slower pace, and the Cardinals' offense didn't find themselves in a field goal situation until the end of the game, limiting Ryland's opportunities. With the Cardinals' offense still struggling to find consistency, Ryland doesn't yet crack the list of fantasy-relevant kickers. However, the Cardinals will face some mid- to lower-tier defenses in the coming weeks, which could make Ryland a potential streaming option in the future.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
October 22, 2024
Arizona Cardinals DST had a statement performance in Monday's 17-15 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers are known for having one of the best-rushing attacks in the NFL, but Arizona out-physical the Chargers' front, limiting running back
J.K. Dobbins to just 40 rushing yards. The Cardinals' defense also did not surrender a single touchdown, holding the Chargers to five field goals. They recovered two fumbles and sacked
Justin Herbert three times. With
Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) likely returning to the lineup for the Dolphins in their matchup against the Cardinals in Week 8, Arizona may not be a strong add this week. However, the schedule does lighten up, and managers might want to keep the Cardinals' defense on their radar if they can produce more performances as they did on Monday night.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
October 22, 2024
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Michael Wilson caught just one pass for 15 yards in Monday's 17-15 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers have one of the best pass defenses in the NFL, and that showed on Monday night as the Cardinals' wide receiver group couldn't get much going. Wilson was targeted three times and drew a crucial pass interference penalty but could only bring in one of the passes. While Wilson is a fringe roster candidate in fantasy, some managers may use this performance as a reason to drop the second-year wide receiver. However, the Cardinals' schedule does lighten up after this game, and he may be a player you don't want to let your league mates pick up. With the Cardinals traveling to Miami to face the Dolphins, Wilson remains a potential streaming option in that matchup.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
October 22, 2024
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Greg Dortch caught the team's first touchdown on a five-yard out-route in the 17-15 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. It was his only catch of the game, as Dortch was targeted just twice in Monday's victory. After being announced as the team's primary slot receiver going into the season and following a solid Week 1 performance, Dortch has not lived up to the production that some expected. The Cardinals also returned wide receiver
Zay Jones from suspension, which impacted Dortch's snap count. Although he was able to find the end zone, his role may not have the potential to be fantasy-relevant. The Cardinals will travel to Miami to face the Dolphins in Week 8, and Dortch is likely not an option for fantasy managers.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
October 22, 2024
Arizona Cardinals tight end
Trey McBride continues to be the top target in the team's passing offense in Monday's 17-15 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. McBride logged five catches for 51 yards on a team-leading seven targets on Monday night. He has become the team's most dependable target in crucial moments and clearly has the trust of quarterback
Kyler Murray. While McBride is still looking to receive more red zone targets and gain more touchdown upside, his target share keeps him at the top of fantasy tight end rankings. The Cardinals travel to Miami next week to take on the Dolphins, and McBride should remain a lock for starting lineups in fantasy.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
October 22, 2024
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Marvin Harrison Jr. caught just three of his six targets in the Week 7 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Harrison Jr's official stat line was three catches for 21 yards. He seems to be out of sync with the Cardinals' offense over the last couple of weeks. At times on the field, he appears disengaged and not consistently targeted. The usage of wide receivers in the Cardinals' offense may be alarming for fantasy managers, but Harrison Jr. is not someone to remove from your fantasy team. The Cardinals will travel to Miami next week to face the Dolphins, and Harrison Jr. will likely still be a starter in fantasy. However, fantasy managers may want to explore other options until some consistency is established.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
October 22, 2024
Arizona Cardinals running back
James Conner totaled 152 yards on 21 touches in the Week 7 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The Cardinals struggled to sustain anything offensively unless Conner had the football. However, Conner failed to reach the end zone; his volume, which included 21 touches, made up for it. Conner made big play after big play and broke many tackles in Monday’s win. Heading into Week 8, the Cardinals will take on the Miami Dolphins, and Conner should remain in all fantasy football starting lineups.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
October 22, 2024
Arizona Cardinals quarterback
Kyler Murray had a strong performance in the team's 17-15 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Murray rushed for 64 yards, including a 44-yard go-ahead touchdown run early in the fourth quarter. Through the air, Murray added 145 yards, one touchdown, and one interception on 14 of 25 pass attempts. While those may not be the flashiest passing numbers in the world, Murray took what the defense gave him and was able to make winning plays on the ground. He remains a must-start in fantasy as the Cardinals travel to Miami in Week 8.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
October 21, 2024
The Las Vegas Raiders signed quarterback
Desmond Ridder off of the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad on Monday, according to sources. Ridder will give the Raiders extra QB depth after the team placed
Aidan O'Connell (thumb) on Injured Reserve after he fractured his right thumb in the Week 7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. O'Connell is expected to miss four to six weeks with his injury. Ridder, the former third-round pick by the Atlanta Falcons in 2022 out of Cincinnati, did not see the field at all in Arizona and is coming off a 2023 campaign in Atlanta that saw him throw for 2,836 yards with 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while completing 64.2% of his pass attempts. For now, he'll serve as
Gardner Minshew II's backup with the Raiders. If he's forced into action, Ridder will be a desperation QB2, at best, in superflex formats.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
October 21, 2024
Arizona Cardinals rookie running back
Trey Benson (illness) is officially active for the Cardinals on Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers. Benson did not practice on Saturday due to an illness and was listed as questionable on the final injury report, but he will be active and continue to serve as
James Conner's backup. The 22-year-old's role has been limited so far in his first NFL season while working behind Conner, as he has only received 30 rushing attempts for 107 yards (3.6 yards per carry) and no touchdowns while adding two receptions on his two targets for 12 yards. Benson has seen double-digit rushing attempts just once, and that was back in Week 2. Expect a similar limited workload on Monday night against a tough defense. In most fantasy leagues, Benson is merely a handcuff for Conner.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Arizona Cardinals
October 20, 2024
Arizona Cardinals running back
Trey Benson (illness) has been added to the injury report ahead of the Week 7 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Benson popped up on the injury report on Saturday due to an illness and is now uncertain to play on Monday. The rookie back has been quiet this season outside of one 50-yard performance. If active, Benson still isn't a viable fantasy option for Week 7. However, his absence would likely mean that
Emari Demercado takes over as the primary backup to
James Conner. Fantasy managers shouldn't rush to the waiver wire to add Demercado considering Conner is likely going to see the bulk of the carries.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: cardinals.com
October 19, 2024
The Arizona Cardinals defense/special teams unit should be left on the waiver wire ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night. The Cardinals' defense had perhaps their worst outing of the season last week against the Packers. They surrendered 34 points and forced the Packers to punt the ball just once. There is some silver lining, though, as the Cardinals defense still could force turnovers, intercepting a pass right before halftime that set up the Cardinals offense in scoring position. While this matchup is better from a fantasy perspective, there are simply better options available for managers in Week 7.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
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