11 months agoThe Philadelphia Eagles are expected to have interest in free-agent tight end
Zach Ertz. The Arizona Cardinals cut him after he requested his release this week, and he officially cleared waivers on Friday, so he can now sign with any team on the open market. The 33-year-old veteran hasn't played since Week 7 due to a quadriceps injury but he should be able to play down the stretch and wants a shot at another Super Bowl ring. It would be a reunion for both sides, as Ertz played the first nine seasons of his career in Philadelphia. Starting tight end
Dallas Goedert is getting close to returning from a fractured forearm he suffered in Week 9, so the Eagles wouldn't be the best landing spot for Ertz in terms of fantasy potential to end the 2023 season.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane
11 months agoArizona Cardinals kicker
Matt Prater could be a steaming option heading into Week 13. With the re-emergence of quarterback
Kyler Murray leading the Arizona passing game, Prater has become a viable fantasy option once again. However, In Week 12, Prater put up a goose egg, missing his only field goal attempt from 56 yards out. In his defense, the Cardinals' offense was anemic and did not call on him for an extra point in the entire game. In other words, fantasy managers should throw Week 12 out the window, as Prater has kicked a solid 19 field goals on the year. The veteran kicker has missed just four kicks all season and remains a decent option, despite the lack of consistency from the Arizona offense. Managers in need of kicking help should consider him for Week 13.
--Kevin Campbell - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.COM
11 months agoThe Arizona Cardinals will face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13, and their defense isn't worth rostering for this matchup. Early in the season, the Cardinals were near the top in the NFL when it came to sacks, but now are tied for 11th and have continued to struggle as the season has gone along. They are ranked 29th against the rush as well and will go up against a Pittsburgh offense that just put up over 400 total yards in its Week 12 win. If there is a positive, it's that the Arizona passing defense has improved from bad to mediocre, currently ranking 16th in the league. Either way, this is a unit best avoided entirely for Week 13.
--Kevin Campbell - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.COM
11 months agoArizona Cardinals wideout
Rondale Moore recorded two catches on just three targets for 35 yards in the team's 37-14 loss to the Rams in Week 12. Moore had no problem securing offensive snaps (53 of 71), but couldn't crack 40 yards from scrimmage for the eighth time this year. He also has only three total catches over his last two games combined. To that end, Moore continues to be a non-factor for fantasy purposes. Despite his big-play potential, Moore is simply not doing enough, and the outlook for Week 13 appears even more bleak, as the Cardinals will take on a solid pass defense in the Steelers. As a result, Moore is best left on the fantasy bench, unless
Marquise Brown (heel) is unable to play.
--Kevin Campbell - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.COM
11 months agoArizona Cardinals wide receiver
Greg Dortch has reemerged in the Cardinals' passing game over the last two weeks. With the injury to rookie
Michael Wilson (shoulder), Dortch has started to see an increase in playing time. In his last two games, Dortch has a combined 9-103-1 line on 17 targets. With Wilson once again out for Week 13, Dortch could be in line for increased playing time as he's also outplayed teammate
Rondale Moore. The matchup, however, isn't a particularly great one, as the Steelers rank as one of the best pass defenses in the league. To that end, fantasy managers should view Dortch as nothing more than a WR4 or potential dart-throw.
--Kevin Campbell - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.COM
11 months agoArizona Cardinals running back
Michael Carter debuted in Week 12 against the L.A. Rams less than two weeks after joining his new team. He appeared to be the No. 2 RB in the backfield behind incumbent
James Conner as he finished with just two fewer carries. In Week 13, Carter and the Arizona offense face off against a Pittsburgh defense allowing the seventh-fewest rushing yards per game to opposing running backs. With that in mind, the team could utilize Carter's passing-catching skills to help offset the defense and keep Conner healthy. As such, fantasy managers can view Carter as an RB3/4 with the potential to deliver some viable fantasy production.
--Kevin Campbell - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.COM
11 months agoArizona Cardinals running back
James Conner quickly fell victim to play script in last week's blowout loss to the Rams as he played in only 42% of the team's snaps. That was a low number for him, as he averages closer to 66%. In Week 13, it could be more of the same, as Conner and the Cardinals go up against a Pittsburgh Steelers team that has allowed the seventh-lowest rushing yards per game since Week 7. This game has the makings of another situation where Conner may have difficulty finding any running room, and the team may choose to see what they have in new teammate
Michael Carter. To that end, fantasy managers should view Conner as at best an RB2/3 in Week 13.
--Kevin Campbell - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.COM
11 months agoArizona Cardinals quarterback
Kyler Murray had a decent fantasy performance in Week 12 against the Rams, but there's a real possibility that trend may not continue in Week 13. In his last three games, Murray's rushing production has propped up his pedestrian passing numbers, as he ranks 30th in passer rating among 40 qualifying quarterbacks. This week's game against the Steelers doesn't bode well for his success either, as Pittsburgh has been one of the best defenses against the pass since Week 9. To that end, Murray will need his rushing production to help keep him in the QB1 territory, and as such, can't currently be ranked any higher than a QB2 with upside.
--Kevin Campbell - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.COM
11 months agoFormer Arizona Cardinals tight end
Zach Ertz (quadricep) cleared waivers on Friday afternoon. He is officially a free agent and can sign with any team. The 33-year-old showed flashes of high-level play earlier this season, catching 27 passes for 187 yards and one touchdown. Ertz's intention is to join a contender, and teams like the Eagles, Ravens, or Chiefs represent potential landing spots. Of the three, Baltimore gives Ertz the only opportunity to be a starter again, though it seems like he's chasing a ring more than a starting role. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his free agency but can leave him on waivers for now.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
11 months agoArizona Cardinals tight end
Trey McBride (groin) was listed as questionable for the Week 13 contest on Sunday in Pittsburgh against the Steelers. McBride did not practice on Wednesday before putting in limited sessions on Thursday and Friday, so he appears to be on the right side of questionable for this one. However, fantasy managers are going to want to check back on Sunday morning to make sure he's officially active. The 24-year-old has emerged as a favorite target of quarterback
Kyler Murray and has 20 catches on 25 targets for 234 yards in the three games since Murray returned from Injured Reserve. If McBride suits up this Sunday, fantasy managers should leave him in their starting lineups against the Steelers.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss
11 months agoArizona Cardinals wide receivers
Marquise Brown (heel) and
Zach Pascal (personal) are both listed as questionable for Week 13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Brown was said to be trending in the right direction to play this weekend, but it's concerning that he didn't practice all week. Rookie
Michael Wilson (shoulder) will miss his third straight game for the Cardinals. If the 26-year-old Brown is active on Sunday, he'll be looking to keep the momentum going after recording his best performance after two clunkers with quarterback
Kyler Murray back from Injured Reserve. If Brown is out or limited,
Rondale Moore and
Greg Dortch would both have expanded roles and be worthy of flex consideration, especially in a Week 13 with six teams on bye. Tight end
Trey McBride (groin) is also in danger of missing Sunday's game for Arizona.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss
11 months agoArizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said that wide receiver
Marquise Brown (heel) has been out of practice while getting healthy and is "trending in the right direction" to play in the Week 13 contest on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Cardinals have already ruled out rookie
Michael Wilson (shoulder) for the third straight game. Tight end
Trey McBride (groin) is also questionable to play this weekend, but Gannon said the team's upcoming bye in Week 14 won't impact the decisions on whether Brown and McBride will face Pittsburgh. Brown played through his heel injury last week and had six catches on 12 targets for 88 yards in the loss to the Los Angeles Rams. It sounds like the 26-year-old is on the right side of questionable, and if he's active, he could easily have another big game as Arizona's No. 1 wideout.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: PHNX Sports - Bo Brack
11 months agoArizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said that rookie wide receiver
Michael Wilson (shoulder) will not play in Week 13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It's the third straight game that Wilson will miss, as well as four of the team's last five games. The 23-year-old has shown flashes of upside in his first NFL season with 28 receptions for 435 yards and two touchdowns in nine games, but he'll need to get healthy again to put himself back on the fantasy radar in 12-team leagues.
Marquise Brown (heel) and tight end
Trey McBride (groin) are iffy to play this weekend, too, so receivers
Rondale Moore and
Greg Dortch could have big roles in the passing game in Week 13 in Pittsburgh.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
11 months agoArizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver
Michael Wilson (shoulder) missed yet another day of practice on Thursday. It's the fifth straight practice that Wilson has missed and he's also missed three of the last four games after aggravating a shoulder injury in Week 10. The 23-year-old has shown intriguing flashes in his first NFL season and has 28 catches for 435 yards and two touchdowns on 39 targets over nine games. But Wilson looks to be on the verge of missing a third straight game this weekend when the team travels to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers.
Marquise Brown (heel) has yet to practice this week either, so the Cardinals receiving corps could be thinned out against a tough defense in Week 13.
Rondale Moore and
Greg Dortch could have more opportunities this weekend.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss
11 months agoUpdating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals tight end
Trey McBride (groin) was listed as a limited participant at Thursday's practice after missing Wednesday's session. It was reported earlier on Thursday that McBride didn't practice, but he returned to the field after the portion open to the media. The 24-year-old could end up taking a questionable tag into Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the fact that he was able to do something at practice on Thursday bodes well for his availability this weekend.
Zach Ertz was released by Arizona on Thursday, meaning McBride will be the team's unquestioned top tight end the rest of the way. In three games with quarterback
Kyler Murray back under center, McBride has been a strong TE1 option for fantasy managers.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss
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