November 22, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Michael Carter saw a spike in targets during Week 11, with a season high of seven targets in Sunday's loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He finished with six yards on two rushing attempts while catching five of seven targets for 22 yards in Week 11. The 26-year-old will remain the change of pace back with teammate
Bam Knight (ankle) suiting up in Week 12 despite battling an ankle injury all week. Carter is RotoBaller's 43rd-ranked running back in PPR Leagues heading into a tough Week 12 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars have allowed the fewest rushing yards and the fourth fewest rushing touchdowns this season. In a limited role, Carter will need to see a heavy workload in the passing attack to stay fantasy-relevant for fantasy managers. Carter is a desperation flex option in deeper PPR Leagues in Week 12.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: AZCARDINALS.com
November 22, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Bam Knight (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice and will play in their Week 12 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Knight had been battling an ankle injury all week, but will lead the Cardinals' backfield with teammate
Emari Demercado (ankle) being ruled out for Sunday with an ankle injury.
Trey Benson (knee) was also ruled out, despite having his 21-day practice window opened earlier this week. Heading into Week 12, Knight is RotoBaller's 31st-ranked running back in PPR Leagues against a stout Jaguars run defense. The Jaguars have allowed the fewest rushing yards and the fourth fewest rushing touchdowns this season. Knight is a touchdown-dependent flex option in a tough matchup against the Jaguars.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: AZCARDINALS.com
November 22, 2025
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Greg Dortch is coming off his best fantasy performance this year with six catches for 66 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Heading into Week 12 in a favorable matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Dortch is RotoBaller's 40th-ranked wide receiver in PPR Leagues. The 27-year-old will see an extended role in a pass-happy offense for a second straight week, with teammate
Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) ruled out. He will face a Jaguars defense that has allowed the 10th most receiving yards and the fifth most receiving touchdowns this season. Dortch should be viewed as a WR4 with upside in Week 12 and a viable flex option in deeper leagues.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: AZCARDINALS.com
November 22, 2025
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Michael Wilson is coming off a historic Week 11 performance against the San Francisco 49ers. The 25-year-old had 15 catches for 185 yards on 18 targets. Wilson finished as the No. 1 wide receiver for the week and has the most receiving yards in a game this season. The former Stanford product will be heavily involved in the offense, with wide receiver
Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) being ruled out for a second straight week after undergoing surgery
to address appendicitis. Wilson will face a Jacksonville Jaguars defense that has allowed the 10th most receiving yards this season. In an expanded role, Wilson will have plenty of opportunities to make plays downfield against a vulnerable secondary with quarterback
Jacoby Brissett under center. In a high-volume passing offense in a favorable matchup, Wilson will be a viable flex option for fantasy managers heading into Week 12.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: AZCARDINALS.com
November 22, 2025
Arizona Cardinals tight end
Trey McBride enters Week 12 as RotoBaller's No. 1 overall-ranked tight end and holds Tier 1 to himself. The 26-year-old has set the fantasy world on fire again with back-to-back 27-plus point performances and No. 1 overall finishes. McBride will once again be the focal point of the passing game with wide receiver
Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) missing his second straight game after undergoing surgery to address appendicitis. Heading into Week 12, McBride will face a Jacksonville Jaguars defense that has allowed the fifth-most passing touchdowns this season. McBride has caught at least one touchdown pass in his previous five games and has six total touchdowns during that stretch. McBride is a set-it-and-forget-it TE1 with massive upside heading into Sunday in a favorable matchup.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: AZCARDINALS.com
November 22, 2025
Arizona Cardinals quarterback
Jacoby Brissett played his way into the NFL record books for most completions in a regular-season game (47) during Week 11 against the San Francisco 49ers. After a historic performance, the 32-year-old veteran enters Week 12 as RotoBaller's 10th overall-ranked quarterback in a favorable matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars at home. The Jaguars' defense has allowed the 10th-most passing yards, the fifth-most passing touchdowns, and recorded the third-fewest sacks this season. He should have plenty of time in the pocket to pick apart a vulnerable Jaguars secondary and continue stuffing the stat sheet. Since taking over the offense, Brissett has averaged over 40 passing attempts per game and has taken the Cardinals' passing game to the next level. Brissett should be comfortably inserted into lineups as a QB1 playing in a high-volume passing attack against a struggling defense.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: NFL.com
November 21, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Trey Benson (knee) has officially been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Tyler Drake of AZSports. Benson was a limited participant in practice every day this week, but the Cardinals ultimately decided to hold him out for another week. Head coach Jonathan Gannon said that the second-year back looked good during practice this week, and that they'd "see how it goes" on Friday in regards to his chances to play in Week 12. It seems like Benson is making progress in his recovery, but he's not quite there yet. He has now been ruled out for his seventh consecutive game and has yet to practice in full capacity, which is likely the next big step for him to take to get back to the field.
Emari Demercado (ankle) has also been ruled out for Sunday, leaving
Bam Knight (ankle) and
Michael Carter to split the backfield duties against the Jaguars.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Tyler Drake
November 21, 2025
According to head coach Jonathan Gannon, Arizona Cardinals running back
Trey Benson (knee) could suit up this weekend for the first time since picking up a meniscus injury in Week 4. "We'll see how he goes today," said Gannon. With the team's backfield at less-than-full health, Arizona could certainly use the 23-year-old back in the fold as they gear up for a home matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 12. However, Gannon's sentiment doesn't seem particularly encouraging. Benson has yet to practice in a full capacity since being injured, so you'd have to think the team would like to see him do so before activating him from Injured Reserve. With teammate
Emari Demercado (ankle) already ruled out,
Michael Carter and
Bam Knight (ankle) project to lead the backfield again if Benson sits for another contest.
--Alex CiullaSource: Zach Gershman
November 20, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Michael Carter is trending up ahead of Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 26-year-old was factored out of the Cardinals' plans in the two games following their bye week, but he returned to a larger role last Sunday, catching five of seven targets for 22 receiving yards. While the sample size is too small to make any guarantees, it certainly appears that Carter could be in line to operate as the Cardinals' top receiving back going forward. He'll earn some carries, too, and managers have to be intrigued after he edged out
Bam Knight for the highest snap share in Arizona's backfield last week. Knight and Carter will split most of the opportunities on Sunday after
Emari Demercado (ankle) was already ruled out for Week 12. Both backs will rank as RB3/flex options, with Carter gaining a slight advantage over his backfield-mate in full-PPR leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 20, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Trey Benson (knee) was limited for the second day this week on Thursday as he attempts to return from a knee injury that has kept him out since Week 4, according to Zach Gershman of AZCardinals.com. Benson's 21-day practice window was opened on Wednesday, which means he's eligible to come off Injured Reserve and play this Sunday against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars. The 23-year-old had surgery for a meniscus injury that he suffered in Week 4. Benson will most likely need a full practice on Friday for Arizona to even consider activating him from IR. The team's backfield is beat up going into the weekend, with
Emari Demercado (ankle) already ruled out and
Bam Knight (ankle) being limited so far in practice. All signs are pointing to Benson missing this week, with Knight and
Michael Carter sharing backfield duties versus the Jags.
--Keith HernandezSource: AZCardinals.com - Zach Gershman
November 20, 2025
Arizona Cardinals quarterback
Jacoby Brissett has been facilitating as the Cardinals' starting quarterback. In five starts, Brissett has averaged over 300 passing yards per game with multiple touchdowns in all five starts. The veteran quarterback set the completions record in Week 11, with 47 completions in the 41-22 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Not only has Brissett been an elite producer lately, but players like
Trey McBride,
Marvin Harrison Jr., and
Michael Wilson have also been reaping the benefits of his stellar play. Brissett and the Cardinals host the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 12, who have allowed the seventh-most passing yards per game and the fourth-most passing touchdowns in 2025. Even with Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendicitis) ruled out for Sunday, Brissett still carries QB2 value and will continue to supply big performances for McBride and Wilson.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
November 20, 2025
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Greg Dortch stepped up in Week 11 against the San Francisco 49ers with
Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) out, catching all six targets for 66 yards and a touchdown in the loss. It marked the second touchdown of the season for Dortch and his second game playing close to a full-time role with a 66.2% snap share. His next highest came back in Week 4, playing 65.6% of the snaps and hauling in four of his five targets for 35 yards against the Seahawks. The 27-year-old's playing time has been inconsistent otherwise, ranging from 7.8% one week to as high as 42.9% in another. However, with Harrison already ruled out for Week 12 against the Jaguars, Dortch should be expected to see more reps again. He could be worth plugging in as a potential flex in deeper leagues with the pass volume Arizona has had over the past few weeks.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
November 19, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Bam Knight (ankle) was listed as a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned about the ankle issue right now. However, Knight could be losing playing time soon with
Trey Benson (knee) having his practice window opened this week. The eventual return of Benson is going to cloud up this backfield situation even more. Right now,
Emari Demercado (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 12. That means, Knight and
Michael Carter should split up the reps unless Benson returns this week. Barring any setbacks, Knight figures to be out there this weekend, but his fantasy value is unclear at the moment.
--Andy WebbSource: azcardinals.com
November 19, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Emari Demercado (ankle) has been ruled out for the Week 12 contest this Sunday against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars, head coach Jonathan Gannon said. Demercado suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 11 and will sit out this weekend. Given the nature of the 26-year-old's injury, there's a good chance he'll miss another game in Week 13 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, too. Meanwhile,
Trey Benson (knee) is having his 21-day practice window opened this week, so he's nearing a return for the first time since injuring his knee in Week 4. When Demercado gets over his ankle injury, he just might be the No. 4 RB on Arizona's depth chart, so he's certainly not worth stashing in 12-team fantasy leagues. With Demercado out this week and Benson probably not ready to return yet,
Bam Knight could get one more week as the RB1, with
Michael Carter working on passing downs.
--Keith HernandezSource: Arizona Sports - Tyler Drake
November 19, 2025
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon has ruled out wide receiver
Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) for the Week 12 game on Sunday against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Tyler Drake of Arizona Sports. Harrison had an appendectomy last week and will miss his second straight game this weekend. It remains to be seen if the 23-year-old second-year wideout will be able to return in Week 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's been another disappointing season for the fourth overall pick, although he has improved since quarterback
Jacoby Brissett took over for the injured
Kyler Murray (foot). Through nine games in 2025, Harrison has a 34-525-4 line on 62 targets.
Michael Wilson, who had an incredible 15 catches for 185 yards last week with Harrison out, should once again be primed for a heavy target load in Week 12.
Greg Dortch should serve as the WR2 again for Arizona, too.
--Keith HernandezSource: Arizona Sports - Tyler Drake
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