6 days 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.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
6 days 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.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
6 days 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.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
6 days 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.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
6 days 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.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
6 days agoArizona Cardinals wide receiver
Michael Wilson caught an 18-yard touchdown before the first half ended in the Cardinals' blowout 34-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Wilson only caught one other pass, bringing his stat line to two catches for 21 yards and a touchdown. The Cardinals struggled to adjust to the weather and sustain drives, limiting their offensive capabilities. The Cardinals' offense should improve moving forward as their schedule starts to lighten up. With
Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) potentially missing time, Wilson is in line to become the team's No. 1 wide receiver, making him an intriguing start in the Cardinals' Week 7 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
7 days agoArizona Cardinals quarterback
Kyler Murray had a decent outing despite the blowout 34-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Murray's official stat line completed 22 of 32 pass attempts for 214 yards and one passing touchdown, adding 14 rushing yards on seven carries. The Cardinals struggled to adjust to the wet conditions and lost
Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) early in the game due to a concussion. This allowed the Packers to take a commanding lead, and despite the game getting away from the Cardinals, Murray remained composed and delivered a better outing than what could have been given the circumstances. The Cardinals will welcome the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night, and managers should still trust Murray in that spot as a low-end QB1 for Week 7.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Focus
1 week agoArizona Cardinals wide receiver
Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers. He initially exited midway through the second quarter and did not return. The standout rookie finishes Week 6 with zero catches on two targets. This is a crushing blow for managers who have inserted the No. 4 overall pick as a WR1 or WR2 in fantasy football this year. Not only is he done for this week, but he'll face an uphill battle to clear concussion protocol and be eligible to play in Week 7 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Look for the Cardinals' passing attack to run through
Trey McBride,
Michael Wilson, and
Greg Dortch until Harrison can return.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero
1 week agoArizona Cardinals wide receiver
Marvin Harrison Jr. (head) suffered a head injury in the second quarter when he went head-first into the defender's leg while being tackled. He left the game to be evaluated for a concussion and is currently questionable to return. The rookie only saw two targets before leaving the game.
Michael Wilson,
Greg Dortch, and
Zach Pascal will take over as the top three receivers unless Harrison is able to come back into the game against the Green Bay Packers. His status will be something to monitor if it is confirmed to be a concussion since he could miss Week 7's game.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Arizona Cardinals
1 week agoArizona Cardinals kicker
Matt Prater (knee) is officially inactive for Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Prater came into this one unlikely to play despite putting in limited practices this week, but now it's official that he won't kick for the Cards. Arizona added
Chad Ryland to the active 53-man roster on Saturday, and he will serve as the team's kicker against the Packers. Prater's next chance to suit up for the Cardinals will come during a Week 7 Monday night matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Ryland, 24, will make his second straight start for the Cardinals after Prater also missed the Week 6 win over the division-rival San Francisco 49ers. Ryland made three of his four field-goal tries last week and was successful on his only extra-point attempt. At best, he'll be a deep-league streaming option against Green Bay.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Arizona Cardinals
1 week agoArizona Cardinals kicker
Matt Prater (knee) is expected to be inactive for Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. If confirmed, it will be the veteran kicker's second consecutive absence. He had been perfect through four games, converting all 10 of his extra point attempts and all six of his field goal tries. The Cardinals have once again elevated
Chad Ryland to kick in Prater's place. In his season debut last week, Ryland went 3-for-4 on field goals and also made his lone extra point attempt.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
1 week agoThe Arizona Cardinals elevated kicker
Chad Ryland from the practice squad heading into the Week 6 meeting with the Packers. With
Matt Prater (knee) questionable, the team may look to Ryland to handle the kicking duties. He looked good in Week 5 against the 49ers, making three of his four field goal attempts, one of which secured the win for the Cardinals. However, with rain and wind in the forecast in Green Bay, fantasy managers in need of a kicker may want to look elsewhere.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
1 week agoArizona Cardinals wide receiver
Greg Dortch is unlikely to be a waiver wire streamer in Week 6. The Cardinals travel to Green Bay to face the Packers in a rainy, windy game that may negatively impact the passing game. Dortch is still finding his role in the Cardinals' passing attack, and his utilization has not been high despite his snap count. He has just 16 catches for 138 yards this season, and his workload doesn't appear to be increasing. Dortch is rostered in only 2% of leagues, and it's probably best for it to stay that way in Week 6.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 week agoArizona Cardinals kicker
Matt Prater (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers. Prater was kept sidelined during last weekend's game with a knee injury. However, he was able to log three consecutive limited practice sessions this week which is a promising sign for his status as he was only able to log one heading into Week 5. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status ahead of kickoff. If Prater is able to suit he should be started in all formats given his offensive situation. If Prater is unable to play,
Chad Ryland will likely be activated from the practice squad and is a worth a look as a deep league streamer.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Josh Weinfuss
1 week agoThe Arizona Cardinals defense would be a risky play in Week 6 when the Cards travel to Green Bay to take on the Packers. The Cardinals' defense has exceeded expectations, given the talent level on that side of the ball this season. After a brutal week against the Washington Commanders, the Cardinals responded with a statement performance on the road against the 49ers, holding them scoreless in the second half. The Cardinals also recorded two interceptions, forced a fumble, and made two sacks to cap off their impressive performance. A tough road matchup against the Packers may not be the ideal spot for managers to play the Cardinals' defense, but they are an interesting streaming option when their schedule lightens up in November.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
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