Chad Ryland Is Likely Not An Option Week 7
Chad Ryland would be a risky play in their Week 7 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. Ryland will fill in for the injured Matt Prater (knee) for the next few weeks, as Prater was placed on injured reserve. Ryland has been solid in relief, going five for six on his field goal attempts and making both of his extra-point attempts over the past two weeks. While he has performed well until the Cardinals' offense finds more consistency, he is not a reliable play in fantasy and would be a risky streaming option at best.Source: RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals kicker Trey McBride Is A Must-Start In Week 7
Trey McBride is a must-start when the Cardinals host the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night. McBride is currently the fourth-ranked tight end of the season and is a lock in the starting lineup for the foreseeable future. He hauled in all eight targets for 96 yards in last week's loss to the Packers. McBride has been a security blanket for the Cardinals and is often targeted on pivotal third downs. With the Cardinals' wide receivers battling injuries, McBride should be relied upon even more. Fantasy managers would like to see him utilized more in the red zone. However, his high target share compensates for it. McBride remains a must-start in Week 7 and for the foreseeable future.Source: RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals tight end James Conner Is A Low-End RB2 In Week 7
James Conner is a low-end RB2 in the Cardinals' Monday night showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Cardinals have been committed to running the offense through Conner during the first six weeks of the season, and that plan is unlikely to change. Conner is in the top 10 in the NFL in carries, and the Cardinals also like to involve him in the screen game. The Chargers tend to drain the clock and limit their opponents' possessions, which could also reduce Conner's touches. However, Conner's workload should still be high enough to make him fantasy-relevant, albeit in a RB2 capacity.Source: RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals running back Kyler Murray Is A Borderline QB1 In Week 7
Kyler Murray is a low-end fantasy quarterback start for Week 7. The Cardinals will host the Los Angeles Chargers in a pivotal game on Monday night. The Cardinals' offense is coming off a sloppy outing in Green Bay. However, Murray still had a decent game, completing 22-of-32 passes for 214 yards and a touchdown. The Cardinals' offense has been streaky this season, and if they can find some consistency, they could have real fantasy upside. Cardinals wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) and Michael Wilson (ankle) appear to be playing, so the Cardinals' playmakers should be at full strength. The Chargers' defense ranks sixth against quarterbacks in fantasy, presenting a tough matchup. Murray's rushing upside still makes him a likely starter and a low-end QB1 for fantasy managers.Source: RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Michael Wilson, Zay Jones Removed From Injury Report
Michael Wilson (ankle) and Zay Jones (hamstring) have been removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 7 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Wilson has been limited in practice this week, but appears to go ready to play. Wilson has put together a quiet season outside of a few good weeks. Jones is set to make his season debut this week and will likely take over the No. 3 wideout role. Wilson figures to take a backseat to Jones or the two of them split up the third receiver role. Either way neither of them carry more than low-end flex appeal heading into this game.Source: Adam Schefter
Arizona Cardinals wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr. Clears Concussion Protocol, Will Play On Monday
Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol and will play in Week 7 on Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to sources. The Cardinals removed Harrison from their final injury report on Saturday. The 22-year-old put in a full practice on Friday, paving the way for him to be cleared on Saturday. It's excellent news for the Cardinals offense and for fantasy managers. The matchup against the Bolts defense isn't ideal, but cornerback Asante Samuel (shoulder) is on Injured Reserve, and they could be without corner Kristian Fulton (hamstring) as well. Harrison has four touchdowns in his first six NFL games, but outside of his 130-yard performance back in Week 2, the talented rookie has been a bit of a disappointment fantasy-wise. Now that he's cleared, fantasy managers will want to return him to starting lineups.Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Michael Wilson Limited Again Friday
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (ankle) was listed as limited for a second straight practice. The Stanford product caught 2-of-4 targets for 21 yards and a touchdown in last weekend's loss to the Packers, participatingread more...
Marvin Harrison Jr. Puts In Full Practice On Friday
Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) shed his non-contact jersey and upgraded to a full practice participant on Friday after he was limited on Thursday. Harrison is still working his way through the league's concussion protocol and needs to gain clearance from an independent neurologist before being allowed to play on Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers, but the 22-year-old fourth overall pick is clearly making progress. The young receiver suffered a concussion in the Week 6 loss to the Green Bay Packers last Sunday and was quickly ruled out, leaving his fantasy managers with a donut. If he's cleared from the protocol on Saturday, fantasy managers should lock him into all starting lineups, even in a difficult matchup against LA. If he's unable to play, Greg Dortch could be a sneaky flex play this weekend with Michael Wilson (ankle) also banged up.Source: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss
Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson Limited On Thursday
Arizona Cardinals wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) and Michael Wilson (ankle) were both limited in Thursday's practice session. Harrison suffered a concussion in the Week 6 loss to theread more...
Marvin Harrison Jr. In Concussion Protocol, Will Do Some Things In Practice
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed on Thursday that rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol, but he will do some things in the first practice of theread more...
Matt Prater Lands On Injured Reserve
Matt Prater (knee) and defensive lineman Bilal Nichols (neck) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, meaning both players will have to miss at least the next four games. Nichols will miss the rest of the season. To replace Prater on the active 53-man roster, the Cardinals elevated Chad Ryland from the practice squad. In the last two games with Prater out, Ryland has gone 5-for-6 on field goals and made both of his extra points. Prater made all six of his field goals and went 10-for-10 on extra points in his four games, surpassing the career 1,800-point plateau. The earliest Prater will be eligible to return from IR will be after the team's Week 11 bye for a Week 12 contest against the division-rival Seattle Seahawks. Ryland will be a poor streaming option for fantasy managers in Week 7 against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night.Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
The Arizona Cardinals placed kicker Marvin Harrison Jr. In The Concussion Protocol
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed on Monday that rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol after suffering a concussion in the Week 6 loss to theread more...
Zay Jones Officially Added To Active Roster
The Arizona Cardinals officially added wide receiver Zay Jones (hamstring) to their 53-man active roster on Monday. The Cardinals had a roster exemption on Jones for a week after his suspension ended. After releasing receiverread more...
Chad Ryland Nails Two Field Goal In Week 6 Loss
Chad Ryland nailed two field goals (38, 40) and one extra point in the 34-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Ryland has stepped up well, filling in for Matt Prater (knee). Arizona's offense struggled to get into scoring position and keep the ball when doing so, limiting Ryland's opportunities. However, when called upon, he has performed well. It is unclear who the team's kicker will be next week against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night, but there are better options at kicker at the moment for fantasy managers.Source: ESPN.com
Arizona Cardinals kicker Arizona Cardinals Defense Surrenders 34 Points In Week 6 Loss
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The Arizona Cardinals' defense struggled to slow down the Packers and their passing offense, allowing four touchdowns through the air in the 34-13 loss in Week 6. The Packers were 7-for-12 on third downs, often sustaining long drives, while the Cardinals' offense did the opposite, causing the Cardinals' defense to be on the field a lot. Cardinals cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting intercepted a pass before halftime that looked like it could spark the Cardinals. However, that didn't come to fruition, as the Cardinals never mounted a comeback. Arizona's DST will try to bounce back against the Los Angeles Chargers, but the Cardinals' defense is hard to trust from a fantasy standpoint as there are better options for managers in Week 7.