December 14, 2025
Arizona Cardinals quarterback
Jacoby Brissett went 27-for-40 for 249 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in his team's 40-20 Week 15 loss to the Houston Texans. Brissett also had three carries for six yards on the ground. Arizona's pass-happy offense continues to allow Brissett to post solid numbers week in and week out. The 33-year-old veteran has now thrown at least two touchdown passes in his last eight of nine games. Brissett has also thrown at least 40 passing attempts in his last six games and has thrown over 245 yards in every game he has started this season. If the Cardinals continue to play in pass-heavy game scripts, Brissett profiles as a viable starting fantasy quarterback for the remainder of the season. Arizona will host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: ESPN
December 14, 2025
Arizona Cardinals tight end
Trey McBride had a historic day in the Week 15 loss against the Houston Texans, recording 12 catches for 134 yards with two touchdowns on 13 targets. McBride became the first tight end in NFL history with at least 100 receptions in consecutive seasons, and set a new NFL record for most consecutive games, 16, with at least five receptions.
Travis Kelce had previously set the record in 2018 with 15 straight games, according to Josh Weinfuss of ESPN. McBride's Week 15 performance is further magnified by his dominance against one of the best defenses in the NFL, highlighting his historic play in 2025. The 26-year-old has now hauled in 105 receptions for 1,071 yards and 10 touchdowns on 140 targets across 14 games this season. As long as McBride remains healthy, he profiles as the number one tight end in fantasy football by a healthy margin. Arizona will host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: Josh Weinfuss
December 14, 2025
According to Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com, Arizona Cardinals running back
Bam Knight (ankle) will not return to the Week 15 road outing against the Houston Texans due to an ankle injury. Knight was initially deemed questionable to re-enter the game after he was carted off early on with an ankle injury. However, he'll now miss the remainder of the contest after recording a loss of two yards on his lone carry. Backfield mate
Michael Carter has taken over lead rushing duties in the 24-year-old's stead, and he figures to get the bulk of the work this afternoon, considering teammate
Emari Demercado entered the game with an ankle issue of his own. Depending on the severity of Knight's ailment, Carter could be a hot waiver add over the week ahead.
--Alex CiullaSource: Darren Urban
December 14, 2025
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Andre Baccellia (neck) has been ruled out for the remainder of his team's Week 15 matchup against the Houston Texans due to a neck injury. ESPN's Josh Weinfuss reports that the 28-year-old has full movement of all his extremities and is headed to a Houston hospital for further evaluation. Baccellia did not earn a target or a reception before exiting the game. The Cardinals entered the week already missing wide receivers
Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel),
Xavier Weaver (hamstring), and
Greg Dortch (chest), so the team is now even more short-handed at the position. Cardinals wide receiver
Michael Wilson and tight end
Trey McBride will likely continue to dominate from a target perspective, while wideouts
Jalen Brooks and
Trent Sherfield Sr. could both see more playing time.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Josh Weinfuss
December 14, 2025
The Arizona Cardinals said running back
Bam Knight (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Houston Texans after departing due to an ankle injury. The fourth-year pro was carted off, just the latest in a brutal season for the Cardinals. Quarterback
Kyler Murray (foot), running back
James Conner (foot), and running back
Trey Benson (knee) are already out for the season, while 2024 first-round pick
Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) is out today for the fourth time in five weeks. If Knight is unable to return Sunday, the Cards likely will lean on the tandem of
Michael Carter and
Emari Demercado (ankle), the latter of whom was questionable for the game but is active.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: Darren Urban
December 14, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Emari Demercado (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Houston Texans. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction ahead of kickoff. The 26-year-old is returning from a three-game absence and will likely join a three-man backfield rotation that also features
Michael Carter and
Bam Knight. Carter is the early favorite to lead Arizona's backfield on Sunday, as he's played more than half of the team's offensive snaps over the last four weeks. He also has a total of 15 catches during those four games, establishing himself as a reliable option in PPR leagues. Demercado, on the other hand, will need to earn his way back into a consistent role after missing time. He's not a dependable fantasy option at the moment.
--Andersen PickardSource: Bo Brack
December 14, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Emari Demercado (ankle) currently carries a questionable tag into Sunday's Week 15 matchup against the Houston Texans. According to Adam Schefter, Demercado is expected to make his return to the field after missing the last three games with an ankle injury. His return to the mix would make for a messy situation in the backfield. Demercado figures to immediately have a significant role, which should reduce the playing time of
Bam Knight and
Michael Carter. This is already an unfavorable matchup against a Texans defense that has allowed the fourth-fewest rushing yards this season. If Demercado is active, fantasy managers should view him on the lower end of the FLEX radar in deep leagues.
--Andy WebbSource: Adam Schefter
December 13, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Emari Demercado (ankle) is questionable ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the Houston Texans. Demercado was a limited participant in all three practices this week, which is a positive sign that he will suit up on Sunday. The 26-year-old has been sidelined for the last three weeks due to an ankle injury he sustained during Week 11 against the San Francisco 49ers. If Demercado can play, he will likely slide back into his RB2 role as the primary pass-catching back and compete for carries with
Michael Carter and
Bam Knight. Entering Week 15, Demercado will face a stout Texans defense that has allowed the fourth-fewest receptions and the fifth-fewest rushing yards this season. In a difficult matchup, Demercado should remain out of fantasy lineups in Week 15. Fantasy managers should view him as a wait-and-see fantasy option in Sunday's game to determine if he can be inserted back into fantasy lineups for Week 16 and beyond.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: Josh Weinfuss
December 13, 2025
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Andre Baccellia is coming off season highs in targets and routes run in Week 14. The 28-year-old had to step into an expanded role and might be asked to fill a bigger role in the offense on Sunday. The Cardinals will be without
Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel),
Greg Dortch (chest), and
Xavier Weaver (hamstring) in Week 15. With a depleted receiving core, Baccellia will slide into the WR2 role in the offense. Entering Week 15, Baccellia will face a stout Houston Texans defense. The Texans' defense has allowed the fewest receiving touchdowns and the fourth-fewest receptions this season. The Cardinals' offense has funneled the majority of their targets to
Trey McBride and
Michael Wilson over the last few weeks. In the last three games Harrison has missed, McBride and Wilson have been targeted on just over 52 percent of
Jacoby Brissett's passing attempts. Despite an expanded role, Baccellia will be a desperation flex option in deeper leagues for fantasy managers.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: Zach Gershman
December 13, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Michael Carter fell under double-digit touches in the Week 14 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Carter was quickly phased out of the offense and was only able to garner five touches for 31 scrimmage yards. The 26-year-old's role in the offense will remain up in the air with
Emari Demercado (ankle) listed as questionable in Week 15. Demercado has missed the last three games with an ankle injury, but was able to be a limited participant in each practice this week. In a murky situation, Carter will face a difficult matchup against the Houston Texans. The Texans' defense has allowed the fourth-fewest receptions and the fifth-fewest rushing yards this season. It will be tough sliding for Carter on Sunday, even as a pass-catcher, going against a solid Texans' linebacker core. In a difficult Week 15 matchup, Carter will be a risky desperation flex option in deep PPR leagues.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: Zach Gershman
December 13, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Bam Knight saw a season high of six targets in Week 14's loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Knight was able to stay involved in the Cardinals' offense despite the team flipping to a pass-heavy game script early in the game. The 24-year-old will keep the RB1 role on Sunday with
Trey Benson (knee) ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 season. Heading into Week 15, Knight is RotoBaller's 38th-ranked running back in Half-PPR leagues in a difficult matchup against the Houston Texans. The Texans' defense has allowed the fifth-fewest rushing yards and the 10th-fewest rushing touchdowns this season. Knight has been a touchdown-dependent running back and has yet to produce over eight fantasy points in a game without scoring a touchdown in half-PPR formats. Knight should be viewed as a low-end RB3 and a desperation flex option in a tough Week 15 matchup.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: Zach Gershman
December 13, 2025
Arizona Cardinals tight end
Trey McBride has been a consistent fantasy superstar all season. This year, McBride has only finished outside of the Top-12 tight ends twice in weekly finishes and is the TE1 overall by a healthy margin in PPR leagues. Entering Week 15, McBride is RotoBaller's No. 1 tight end in all formats in a difficult matchup against the Houston Texans. The Texans' defense has allowed the fewest receiving touchdowns and the fourth-fewest receptions this season. The Cardinals' offense will be forced to funnel their targets to McBride and
Michael Wilson on Sunday, with
Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) ruled out for a second straight week. In the last three games Harrison has missed, McBride and Wilson have been targeted on just over 52 percent of
Jacoby Brissett's passing attempts. Despite a tough matchup, McBride remains a set-it-and-forget-it TE1 heading into Week 15.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: Zach Gershman
December 12, 2025
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Michael Wilson had a major bounce-back performance in Week 14, hauling in 11 catches for 142 yards with two touchdowns on 16 targets. The 25-year-old has stepped up in the Cardinals' offense over the last half of the season, with
Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) bouncing in and out of the lineup. In the last three games with Harrison out, Wilson has averaged 16.3 targets, 12 catches, 148.3 yards, and tallied 30.8 PPR points per game. Entering Week 15, Wilson is RotoBaller's 12th-ranked wide receiver in PPR leagues despite a difficult matchup against the Houston Texans. The Texans' defense has allowed the fewest receiving touchdowns and the fourth-fewest receptions this season. With Harrison ruled out for a second straight week, Wilson should be viewed as a low-end WR1 in PPR formats that can garner enough targets to be inserted into fantasy lineups.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: Zach Gershman
December 12, 2025
Arizona Cardinals quarterback
Jacoby Brissett is heading into Week 15 after a full week of assurance and confidence as the Cardinals' starting quarterback for the first time this season. The Cardinals announced last week that
Kyler Murray (foot) will not return this season, allowing Brissett to focus on playing football instead of worrying about Murray's return. Brissett enters Week 15 as RotoBaller's 20th-ranked quarterback in a nightmare matchup against the Houston Texans. The Texans' defense has been the toughest defense for quarterbacks to face this season, allowing only 12.2 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, according to FanDuel. The Texans' pass defense has surrendered the fewest passing touchdowns and has forced the second-most interceptions in the league, going into Week 15. Brissett will also be without his top wide receiver,
Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel), for a second straight week. In an unfavorable situation, Brissett will be a risky streaming option for fantasy managers heading into the first round of the fantasy football playoffs.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: FanDuel
December 12, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Emari Demercado (ankle) is officially listed as questionable ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the Houston Texans. Demercado is in danger of missing his fourth straight game due to a high-ankle sprain he suffered in Week 11. He has managed to get in limited practice sessions, but we'll see if that's enough to clear him for this game. If he sits out,
Bam Knight and
Michael Carter should continue splitting up the reps in the backfield in a bad matchup against the top defense in the NFL. Between the two, Knight is the better streaming choice for Week 15. Knight has scored a touchdown in three of his last four games, and his dual-threat ability should give him flex value for this weekend, assuming Demercado remains sidelined. If Demercado is active, he'll likely play a limited role as a pass-catcher for Arizona.
--Andy WebbSource: Tyler Drake
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