Kyler Murray Is A Borderline QB1 In Week 7
6 months agoArizona Cardinals quarterback 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
Michael Wilson, Zay Jones Removed From Injury Report
6 months agoArizona Cardinals wide receivers 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
Marvin Harrison Jr. Clears Concussion Protocol, Will Play On Monday
6 months agoArizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver 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
Michael Wilson Limited Again Friday
6
months
agoArizona
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,
participating
on
95%
(55)
of
the
team's
snaps.read more...
Marvin Harrison Jr. Puts In Full Practice On Friday
6 months agoArizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver 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
Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson Limited On Thursday
6 months agoArizona 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 the Green Bay Packers and put up a goose egg for his fantasy managers. Still needing to clear the league's concussion protocol in order to play on Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers, Harrison will be a very shaky fantasy option this week. And with Wilson also banged up, Greg Dortch could be a popular streaming option if one or both of Harrison or Wilson are out or limited. Tight end Trey McBride would also have a much higher fantasy ceiling. The next couple days of practice will give us a much better idea of the statuses of Harrison and Wilson for Monday night. Harrison must get clearance from an independent neurologist in order to play against the Bolts.Source: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss
Marvin Harrison Jr. In Concussion Protocol, Will Do Some Things In Practice
6 months agoArizona 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 the week on Thursday. Harrison's status for the Week 7 contest against the Los Angeles Chargers is up in the air, but the good news is he'll have an extra day to progress through the protocol with the team playing on Monday night this week. It's also good news that the 22-year-old will be taking part in at least a limited practice. However, he'll need to progress through the protocol later this week and get clearance from an independent neurologist in order to play against the Bolts. If Harrison is not cleared, look for Michael Wilson, Greg Dortch and tight end Trey McBride to see more looks from quarterback Kyler Murray in a tough matchup.Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
Matt Prater Lands On Injured Reserve
6 months agoThe Arizona Cardinals placed kicker 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
Marvin Harrison Jr. In The Concussion Protocol
6
months
agoArizona
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
the
Green
Bay
Packers
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Zay Jones Officially Added To Active Roster
6
months
agoThe
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
receiver
Chrisread more...
Chad Ryland Nails Two Field Goal In Week 6 Loss
6 months agoArizona Cardinals kicker 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 Defense Surrenders 34 Points In Week 6 Loss
6 months agoThe 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.Source: ESPN.com
Greg Dortch Catches Three Passes In Week 6
6 months agoArizona Cardinals' Greg Dortch saw increased usage in the Week 6 loss, catching three passes for 36 yards, but hindered his production with a costly fumble in the red zone as the Cardinals were trying to come back. The Cardinals were blown out by the Green Bay Packers, losing 34-13, and the offense did not show up. Dortch hasn't found a clear role in the Cardinals' passing game this season but remains their primary slot receiver. With Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) going down with a concussion, more targets will open up in the Cardinals' passing game, creating more opportunities for other receivers. While the potential target increase could make Dortch a streaming option in Week 7, he is a risky waiver wire target ahead of the Cardinals' matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers.Source: ESPN.com
James Conner Receives Just Seven Carries In Week 6
6 months agoArizona Cardinals running back James Conner ran the ball just seven times for 24 yards in Sunday's disappointing 34-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The Cardinals fell behind early and shifted to a pass-first game plan, diminishing Conner's role, though he did catch four passes for 22 yards. The Cardinals didn't adjust well to the weather and struggled to move the ball. Conner also dealt with ankle issues, although he was never on the injury report. With Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) going down with a concussion, the Cardinals could rely more on the rushing attack in Week 7 against the Los Angeles Chargers, and fantasy managers should still trust Conner for that matchup.Source: ESPN.com
Trey McBride Catches A Team-High Eight Passes In Week 6
6 months agoArizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride impressed in the team's loss against the Green Bay Packers. McBride caught eight passes for 96 yards and was relied upon to carry the offense while they tried to get going. The Cardinals struggled to sustain drives and put up enough points to stay in the game. As the game began to slip away from them, the Cardinals shifted to center the offense around McBride, targeting him on crucial third downs, and they finally started to move the ball. With rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) going down with a concussion, McBride is likely to be the focal point of the Cardinals' passing game. He is a must-start moving forward and has the potential for an elite performance in Week 7 against the Los Angeles Chargers.Source: ESPN.com