4 months agoArizona Cardinals receiver
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.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
4 months agoArizona Cardinals wide receiver
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.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
4 months agoArizona Cardinals tight end
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.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
4 months agoArizona Cardinals running back
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.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
4 months agoQuarterback
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.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
4 months agoArizona Cardinals running back
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.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Arizona Cardinals
4 months agoArizona Cardinals wide receiver
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.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero
4 months agoArizona 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.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero
4 months agoArizona Cardinals kicker
Chad Ryland can be left on waivers in most fantasy leagues for Week 13. While Ryland flashed real promise early in his stint with the Cardinals, his productivity has declined recently, and he missed his second field goal of the season last week. The 25-year-old now ranks as the overall K15 in scoring since taking over kicking duties in Arizona ahead of Week 5. To make matters worse, Ryland faces the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday. Minnesota has allowed the absolute fewest fantasy points to kickers in 2024, holding the position to an average of just one field goal and 1.8 extra points per game. Managers should look elsewhere for production at the kicker position.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
4 months agoArizona Cardinals rookie running back
Trey Benson hasn't been a starting fantasy option all year long while working behind starter
James Conner, and that won't change in a tough Week 13 matchup on the road against the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday. The Vikings defense has been stingy against the run, allowing just 14.8 half-PPR points to the position per game, which is the third-fewest in the league. Meanwhile, the 21-year-old third-rounder out of Florida State has seen double-digit carries just twice in his first 10 NFL games. Arizona wasn't able to get anything going on the ground last week in the loss to Seattle, either, with Benson's 18 rushing yards on four carries leading the team. Benson's long-term fantasy value took a hit with the Conner extension announced on Saturday, and he won't be a realistic fantasy starter with minimal volume in a bad matchup this weekend.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
4 months agoArizona Cardinals wide receiver
Michael Wilson should be considered a boom-or-bust WR4/flex in fantasy leagues heading into a Week 13 tilt on Sunday on the road against the Minnesota Vikings. Most fantasy managers won't be giving Wilson the time of day after a two-catch, 54-yard performance in the Week 12 loss to the division-rival Seattle Seahawks. The 24-year-old also has only two scores on the season and has gone over five receptions just once in 11 games. Wilson has exceeded 50 receiving yards in a game only three times. He's tied for 78th among all receivers with 6.4 half-PPR points per game. Facing the Vikings on the road is no picnic, but Minnesota's defense has allowed the second-most half-PPR points per game to the position, including 13 TDs allowed, so if Wilson is going to have a big game out of nowhere, this could be the week.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
4 months agoArizona Cardinals rookie first-round wide receiver
Marvin Harrison Jr. hasn't lived up to the high fantasy expectations he had coming into his first NFL season, but he'll have a chance to make his fantasy managers happy this Sunday in a matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings defense has allowed the second-most half-PPR points to opposing pass-catchers this year, including 13 touchdowns, which is tied for fifth-most in the league. The 22-year-old former Ohio State star has found the end zone six times in his first 11 NFL contests, but he's averaging just 9.9 half-PPR points per game in 2024, which makes him the WR41. Fantasy managers were expecting a lot more than that when they drafted him with WR1 upside this fall. Since a 100-yard outing in Week 8, Harrison has 10 catches, 135 yards and one TD. He'll be a WR3/flex with upside this weekend in Minnesota.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
4 months agoThe Arizona Cardinals signed running back
James Conner a two-year, $19 million contract extension on Saturday, according to a source. Conner was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2024 season, but the Cardinals will instead lock him in for another two years. Arizona drafted
Trey Benson back in April, but the 29-year-old Conner will move forward as the team's primary backfield piece going forward as long as he's healthy. The former third-rounder by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2017 out of Pittsburgh is having another strong season and is on pace for back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons for the first time in his career. Conner currently has 705 rushing yards and five TDs on 166 carries (4.2 yards per tote) in 11 games. Coming off a quiet performance in Week 12, Conner should be considered a low-end RB2 in fantasy in Week 13 against the Vikings.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
4 months agoArizona Cardinals tight end
Trey McBride remains a must-start TE1 in fantasy football. The Cardinals will travel to Minnesota to take on the Vikings in Week 13. Regardless of the matchup, McBride has earned the status of a player who should be started no matter what. While McBride has struggled with touchdown production this season, finding the end zone just twice, he still ranks as a top-three tight end overall. McBride should remain in lineups for Week 13.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
4 months agoRunning back
James Conner's matchup against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 13 presents a tough challenge, but his consistent usage in both the running and passing game still makes him a viable fantasy option. The Cardinals offense has struggled to establish a run game, especially after their poor performance against the Seahawks in Week 12, where Conner was limited to just eight yards on seven carries. However, Conner's five targets in the passing game show that the team is still committed to keeping him involved in their offense. Even with the difficult matchup, Conner's steady involvement in the passing game gives him a solid floor for fantasy points, especially in PPR formats. The Vikings defense has been relatively middle-of-the-pack against the run, so while Conner may not have a high ceiling this week, he can still provide decent fantasy value as a low-end RB2. The key for Conner is his volume, and barring a drastic change in game script, he should see enough touches to justify a start in most lineups.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
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