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Tyler Allgeier a Last-Minute Waiver-Wire Add Ahead of Week 6
Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier is set to be the team's lead back on Sunday in their Week 6 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Jeremiyah Love (ankle) was ruled out, according to team reporter Darren Urban. Love missed Wednesday and Thursday practices, prompting Mike LaFleur to tell reporters that the rookie's injured ankle will require further rest. Allgeier instantly becomes a waiver-wire pickup and can be slotted into fantasy lineups as an RB2. The 26-year-old enters Week 6 as RotoBaller's PPR RB24 against the Rams. The Rams' defense has allowed the sixth-most rushing yards this season and recently surrendered 111 rushing yards to James Cook on Monday Night Football. Allgeier is no stranger to fantasy points when given heavy volume and should be in fantasy lineups in Week 6.
Source: ESPN.com - Darren Urban
Source: ESPN.com - Darren Urban
Bam Knight Not Viable Despite Potential For More Playing Time
Arizona Cardinals running back Bam Knight had just one carry for eight yards in last week's loss to the Detroit Lions. Buried behind Jeremiyah Love (ankle) and Tyler Allgeier on the depth chart, it was Knight's third rushing attempt of the season. Love has been ruled out for Arizona's Week 6 meeting with the Los Angeles Rams, so Knight should see more work than usual, but he will still be operating behind Allgeier. Knight's opportunities may also be limited by the expected game script. The Cardinals are currently 12.5-point underdogs and will have to go pass-heavy to keep pace with the Rams. Aside from an aerial approach on offense detracting from rushing opportunities, Knight is not known for his pass-blocking ability, which may limit his chances to get on the field. Knight is projected as an RB5/6 and should only be considered as an option in deep leagues in Week 6.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Tyler Allgeier In Line For More Work In Week 6
Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier had just three carries for seven yards last week but is in line for far more work in Week 6. Jeremiyah Love (ankle) has been declared out for Arizona's next game, paving the way for Allgeier to operate as the team's primary backfield option. Unfortunately, Allgeier's window of opportunity opens with a meeting against the Rams. Before James Cook III's 111-yard, two-TD performance against the Rams in Week 5, the defense had not allowed more than 68 rushing yards nor any touchdowns to any running back. Challenging defense aside, Allgeier's opportunities may be limited as Arizona will have to lean into the pass to have any chance to keep up with Los Angeles. It is not an ideal situation, but after moving up the depth chart and with Arizona currently having just one other running back on their active roster, Allgeier projects as a low-end RB2.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Bam Knight Could See an Expanded Role
Arizona Cardinals running back Bam Knight will move up the depth chart ahead of the Week 6 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Lead back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) is ruled out, so Tyler Allegeier will operate as the No. 1 back this weekend. Knight should move into the No. 2 role for as long as Love is out. Knight hasn't done much this season, but he rushed for 269 yards on 82 carries in 12 games last season. He could be a desperation deep league option for fantasy managers looking for help this weekend.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Jeremiyah Love Will Not Play in Week 6
Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) has been ruled out of Sunday's Week 6 divisional matchup with the Rams, according to team reporter Darren Urban. After missing practice on both Wednesday and Thursday, head coach Mike LaFleur told reporters that the rookie's injured ankle requires further rest. The third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Love has disappointed fantasy managers early in his career, averaging 3.7 yards per carry, adding only 11 receptions, and being kept out of the end zone in three of five games, with much of his inefficiency likely tied to the ailing ankle dating back to his preseason injury. With Love inactive, veteran Tyler Allgeier could be in line for a bell cow workload and becomes a must-start against a Rams defense that has been middle-of-the-pack against fantasy running backs.
Source: Darren Urban
Source: Darren Urban
Jeremiyah Love Remains Sidelined from Practice on Thursday
Arizona Cardinals rookie first-round running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) was absent from his team's practice for the second straight day on Thursday, per Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic. Love is battling a lingering ankle issue. While he's played through the injury to this point, it appears the team could be trending toward holding him out of its Week 6 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Across five games so far in 2026, Love has recorded 67 carries for 245 yards and a touchdown and hauled in 11 catches for 36 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets. He had his least effective game of the season in Week 5 against the Detroit Lions, logging 22 yards from scrimmage on 12 touches. If Love is unable to play against Los Angeles, Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier would likely dominate backfield touches for Arizona in Week 6.
Source: The Arizona Republic - Theo Mackie
Source: The Arizona Republic - Theo Mackie
Could Tyler Allgeier See More Opportunities in Week 6?
Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier saw just three carries for seven yards (2.3 yards per carry) and two receptions for nine yards in a 45-21 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 5, but he may have the opportunity for a heavier workload against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 6. Rookie running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle), who has taken over lead tailback duties for the Cardinals, did not practice on Wednesday due to an ankle injury. His status is worth monitoring throughout the week, and if he can't play Sunday, Allgeier will slot into the No. 1 running back role. Against the Lions, Love handled 36 offensive snaps compared to Allgeier's 32, but Love out-touched Allgeier 12-to-five. In 2026, Allgeier has rushed 35 times for 119 yards (3.4 yards per carry) and a touchdown, while adding 12 receptions for 44 yards. Even if Love is able to play, the Arizona coaching staff may opt to give Allgeier more touches to keep Love fresh. Of note, the Cardinals signed Jerome Ford to the practice squad on Wednesday.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jeremiyah Love in Danger of Missing Week 6?
Arizona Cardinals rookie first-round running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) is battling through a lingering ankle injury and could be up in the air to play in Week 6 versus the division-rival Los Angeles Rams, according to Tyler Drake of Arizona Sports. "As much as he wants to battle through, we are all in agreement right now to just give him a little bit of rest and see as the week goes on as what that will entail for Sunday," head coach Mike LaFleur said on Wednesday. The 21-year-old third overall pick from Notre Dame suffered an ankle injury in the preseason and also came out of the Week 4 loss to the New York Giants with an ankle injury. Love played in the Week 5 loss to the Detroit Lions but had only 12 carries for 22 yards and failed to bring in his only target in the passing game. Love is averaging 3.7 yards per carry on 67 rushing attempts for 245 yards and one score on the ground in his first five NFL games, but his lack of involvement in the passing game has been disappointing for his fantasy managers. If Love is cleared to suit up in L.A., it sounds like he could have a limited role out of the backfield, so he is trending towards being more of an RB3/flex this weekend.
Source: Arizona Sports - Tyler Drake
Source: Arizona Sports - Tyler Drake
Jeremiyah Love Will Not Practice on Wednesday
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur said that running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) will not practice on Wednesday, per Tyler Drake of Arizona Sports. Love has been battling nagging ankle injuries for most of the regular season so far. While the 21-year-old has yet to miss any time, he saw very little work in the second half of Arizona's blowout loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 5. Love has flashed significant upside in his best moments this season, recording 281 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns on 78 touches across five games. Given his practice status on Wednesday, the rookie back could be in danger of missing Arizona's Week 6 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. If Love is sidelined, Cardinals back Tyler Allgeier would move into borderline top-24 territory at the running back position for fantasy managers in Week 6.
Source: Arizona Sports - Tyler Drake
Source: Arizona Sports - Tyler Drake
Jeremiyah Love's Ceiling Lowered by Lack of Pass-Game Work
Arizona Cardinals first-round rookie running back Jeremiyah Love has seen limited involvement in the passing game through the first five games of his NFL career, and that might not be changing anytime soon given the team's issues on the offensive line when it comes to pass blocking, according to Darren Urban of the team's official website. When asked on Monday about Love's lack of running routes, head coach Mike LaFleur said, "I wasn't too confident in terms of getting into some of those 'scat' protections and stuff like that and five-man protections. We wanted to have that extra body in there." Getting the 21-year-old third overall pick out in space more would make Arizona's offense more lethal, but the Cardinals so far have preferred to keep Love and Tyler Allgeier in there for more pass protection. Love has 67 carries for 245 yards (3.7 yards per attempt) and one rushing touchdown, while adding 11 catches for 36 yards and another score through the air so far. Even without much work in the passing game, Love should continue to be viewed as a solid RB2 for fantasy managers going into a Week 6 divisional tilt against the hosting Los Angeles Rams.
Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
Jerome Ford Signs With Cardinals' Practice Squad
The Arizona Cardinals have signed running back Jerome Ford to their practice squad, the team announced Wednesday. Ford spent his first four NFL seasons with the Cleveland Browns before brief stops with Washington and Minnesota earlier this year. His most productive season came in 2023, when he started 12 games and rushed for 813 yards and four touchdowns on 204 carries while adding 44 receptions for 319 yards and five receiving scores. The 27-year-old saw his role diminish considerably in 2025, finishing with just 73 rushing yards on 24 carries and 26 receptions for 103 yards across 13 appearances. Arizona already has Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier handling backfield duties, with Bam Knight also on the active roster. James Conner remains on injured reserve as he works toward a return. Ford gives the Cardinals an experienced option with a history of contributing in the passing game, but there is no immediate path to meaningful touches. He would need a promotion and a change in the backfield situation to become relevant in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Arizona Cardinals
Source: Arizona Cardinals
James Conner Getting Close to a Return
Arizona Cardinals veteran running back James Conner (foot) is getting close to a return but is not quite ready yet, sources told John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports. The Cardinals already have rookie first-rounder Jeremiyah Love, Tyler Allgeier, and Bam Knight on their active roster at the position, so it will be hard to find a spot for Conner and get him any run when he is ready for his 2026 season debut. Gambadoro writes that Conner is basically an insurance policy coming off injury. He can practice, but he is unlikely to get 10 carries a game upon his return. Gambadoro believes that it is more likely that Conner is not moved at the Nov. 10 trade deadline. The Cardinals are not expected to open the 31-year-old's 21-day practice window this week, so he is unlikely to return for the Week 6 contest against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. Conner played in only three games last year before suffering a season-ending right-foot injury that required surgery. Unless injuries strike Arizona's backfield or Conner gets traded to a more favorable situation, the odds of him carving out any fantasy value in 2026 appear remote right now.
Source: Arizona Sports - John Gambadoro
Source: Arizona Sports - John Gambadoro
Cardinals Not Planning to Change Play-Callers After 1-4 Start
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur said on Monday that he does not plan on making changes to any of the team's coaching duties after starting the season 1-4, according to Josh Weinfuss of ESPN. Most importantly, LaFleur will not replace himself as the offensive play-caller or defensive coordinator Nick Rallis, who calls the defensive plays. The Cardinals could put rookie quarterback Carson Beck on the active roster instead of him being the emergency QB. LaFleur said he had "some tough conversations" with all three phases on Monday about where he thinks they can improve after a blowout loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 5 on Sunday. In four straight losses, the Cardinals' defense has allowed more than 30 points in each of the last four games. The biggest chance for Arizona's offense is that they will now be without receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., who is in the process of being traded to the Houston Texans before Week 6. With Harrison now out of the picture in the desert, Kendrick Bourne has become the WR2 behind Michael Wilson.
Source: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss
Source: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss
Tyler Allgeier Still Worth Stashing in 12-Team Leagues
Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier remains worth stashing ahead of Week 6, although his limited workload makes him difficult to trust as an immediate fantasy starter. Allgeier managed just seven yards on three carries in Sunday's 45-21 loss to the Detroit Lions, adding two receptions for nine yards. Rookie Jeremiyah Love handled 12 rushing attempts for 22 yards, continuing to operate as Arizona's primary ball carrier. Allgeier still played 45.1% of the offensive snaps and ran 24 routes compared to Love's 15, but that playing time hasn't translated into consistent touches. He has reached double-digit carries just once this season, and his eight-carry, 42-yard performance with a touchdown against the Giants in Week 4 remains his only trip to the end zone. James Conner also remains eligible to return from injured reserve, potentially adding another complication to the backfield. Allgeier offers considerable insurance value if Love misses time, but fantasy managers should view him as a bench stash rather than a Week 6 streamer against the Rams.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jeremiyah Love is Held in Check in Loss
Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love was unable to find any success on the ground during Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. Love was effective in the past two games, but was completely shut down on Sunday. He carried the ball 12 times for 22 yards in the loss. It didn't help his case that the Cardinals were getting blown out, so they had to basically abandon the running game in the second half of this game. Fantasy managers can be hopeful for a bounce-back performance next week, but they take on the Rams on the road. Love should at least be able to top this performance during next week's divisional contest.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
