12 hours agoArizona Cardinals running back
Emari Demercado (shoulder) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. This is now back-to-back limited sessions which puts Demercado's status in danger ahead of the Week 12 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. He hasn't been a huge piece to the offense with only three carries last week. However, Demercado recorded 59 rushing yards and a touchdown versus the Chicago Bears earlier this month. Despite that, Demercado remains the third string back and won't have much streaming appeal even if healthy this weekend.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: cardinals.com
21 hours agoArizona Cardinals running back
Emari Demercado (shoulder) was listed on the Week 12 injury report on Wednesday after he was limited in the first practice of the week. Demercado may need to put in a full practice on Thursday or Friday to avoid an injury designation going into Sunday's divisional contest against the Seattle Seahawks. The 25-year-old hasn't had more than four carries in a game this year and combined for seven rushing attempts, 81 yards and a touchdown in Weeks 9 and 10 before the Cardinals went on bye last week. He remains the No. 3 in Arizona's backfield behind
James Conner and rookie
Trey Benson, so Demercado has no standalone fantasy appeal and should be on the waiver wire in the vast majority of leagues. He's averaging a stout 9.9 yards per carry in his second NFL season but only has 20 carries for 197 yards and the one score in 10 games.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Arizona Republic - Theo Mackie
2 days agoArizona Cardinals running back
Emari Demercado (shoulder) was a limited participant in the team's first practice after their Week 11 bye. The TCU product evidently picked up a shoulder issue at some point between Arizona's 31-6 victory over the New York Jets in Week 10 and Wednesday's practice, but that he could log a limited session suggests it might not be that serious. The Cards have a divisional clash on tap with the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday, and the 25-year-old will have two more opportunities to elevate his practice status before the team must label him with a designation for the Week 12 road tilt. Rookie running back
Trey Benson has seen his snap and opportunity share increase over the team's last few games and would be in line for more work behind lead back
James Conner if Demercado can't suit up.
--Alex CiullaSource: Arizona Cardinals
2 days agoArizona Cardinals right tackle Jonah Williams (knee) is being activated from the Injured Reserve list following the team's Week 11 bye. Williams played just 22 snaps in Week 1 before suffering a knee injury that has sidelined him since, and his return could provide a nice boost to an ascending offense. Quarterback
Kyler Murray and running back
James Conner have been mostly strong fantasy football assets in 2024, so the return of a starting offensive lineman at a key position can only help their chances to continue producing in the final stretch of the 2024 campaign. Williams spent the first four seasons of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals before signing with the AFC West squad this offseason.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
2 days agoArizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Bailey has been suspended six games for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. The loss of Bailey won't mean much for this Cardinals roster given Bailey has only played in one game in 2024. Bailey spent four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals before joining the Cardinals this offseason. Bailey will be eligible to return at the end of the regular season, but he was a non-factor on this defense anyway.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: cardinals.com
2 weeks agoArizona Cardinals tight end
Trey McBride delivered another solid performance in the Cardinals' 31-6 win over the New York Jets. McBride recorded four catches for 71 yards and made multiple momentum-shifting plays that became a dagger in the Jets' defense. McBride made a massive play on third down, breaking a tackle and hurdling a defender for the third straight week. Fantasy managers haven't had to put much thought into the position with McBride on their rosters; however, they'll have to look to a streamer with the team entering a bye week.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
2 weeks agoArizona Cardinals wide receiver
Michael Wilson ended up as fourth in the pecking order for targets during the huge win over the New York Jets on Sunday. The second-year wideout finished the game with three receptions for 24 yards on four targets. The Cardinals opted to go more run-heavy in this game as they produced 32 carries compared to 24 pass attempts. This game further proved that Wilson is more of an afterthought in the offense as he's now posted six games with fewer than five targets and seven games with fewer than five receptions. The Cardinals have a bye in Week 11 before taking on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 12.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 weeks agoArizona Cardinals wide receiver
Marvin Harrison Jr. had a solid game in the win over the New York Jets, connecting with quarterback
Kyler Murray on a nine-yard touchdown pass. Harrison's official stat line was five catches for 54 yards and a touchdown. Despite the Cardinals taking a commanding lead and shifting to a run-first approach, Harrison was still productive. The Cardinals made it clear that a point of emphasis was to get Harrison the ball often, singling him out in man-to-man situations and targeting him near the red zone. This was a sign of good things to come, but the Cardinals will have to wait a week to build on it, as they have a bye week in Week 11.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
2 weeks agoArizona Cardinals running back
James Conner tallied over 103 total yards in the 31-6 win over the New York Jets, including 80 yards through the air on five catches. Conner continues his aggressive running style, still leading the league in forced missed tackles. On the game's opening drive, Conner took a screen pass 44 yards before getting tackled inside the one-yard line. While his efficiency on the ground wasn't up to his usual standard, he was still able to cross the goal line for his fifth touchdown of the year. Conner has been a solid RB2 for fantasy managers this season; however, fantasy managers will need to look elsewhere in Week 11, as the Cardinals are on their bye week.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
2 weeks agoArizona Cardinals quarterback
Kyler Murray was sensational in the Cardinals' 31-6 victory over the New York Jets. Murray's official stat line was 22/24 for 266 passing yards and one passing touchdown while adding 21 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. Murray had very few negative plays and operated the Cardinals' offense with elite efficiency, helping to end the game early. Murray and rookie wide receiver
Marvin Harrison Jr. got back on track, connecting for a 9-yard touchdown reception. With the Cardinals' offense firing on all cylinders and a favorable upcoming schedule, Kyler Murray is a must-start for the foreseeable future. However, fantasy managers must look to other options in Week 11, when the Cardinals are on a bye.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
2 weeks agoArizona Cardinals offensive guard Isaiah Adams (back) exited during the first quarter of Sunday's game against the New York Jets. He is officially questionable to return. Adams has been operating as a backup guard this season, so his absence won't have much impact on the Cardinals' starting lineup. Trystan Colon and Evan Brown will continue to handle the bulk of Arizona's guard snaps.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Craig Morgan
2 weeks agoArizona Cardinals running back
James Conner (finger) is a high-end RB2 in Week 10 when the Cardinals host the New York Jets. Conner has been dealing with a finger injury that limited his practice participation earlier in the week; however, he practiced in full on Friday and appears to be good to go for Sunday. Conner is a workhorse back, and his volume has translated into a high number of touchdown opportunities. While there are concerns that his volume might decrease due to the injury and the emergence of rookie running back
Trey Benson, his snap count should remain high enough to warrant RB2 consideration. Conner still possesses significant touchdown upside and should receive enough volume to remain a solid RB2 in Week 10 against the Jets.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 weeks agoArizona Cardinals tight end
Trey McBride remains at the top of tight end rankings as the Cardinals host the New York Jets in Week 10. McBride finally broke through and scored his first offensive touchdown of the season on a 2-yard jet sweep rush. It's clear that McBride remains the focal point of the Cardinals' passing attack, even though he has not yet recorded an end-zone reception this season. McBride is one of the premier tight ends in fantasy football, and that is likely to remain the case as the Cardinals host the Jets.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 weeks agoArizona Cardinals wide receiver
Marvin Harrison Jr. is a boom-or-bust wide receiver when the Cardinals host the New York Jets in Week 10. Harrison Jr. led the team in targets in the Week 9 victory over the Chicago Bears; however, he only caught two of his targets. The Cardinals shifted to a run-first game plan and cruised to victory, not needing much production from the passing game to secure the win. In Week 10, the Cardinals will be underdogs against the Jets and will likely have to throw the ball more to get a victory, which creates a better game script for Harrison Jr. and the rest of the Cardinals' pass-catchers. Harrison Jr.'s inconsistency has made him a boom-or-bust player, but he could be due for a boom. Unless your roster has better options, Harrison Jr. will likely be a wide receiver two or flex in Week 10 when the Cardinals host the Jets.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 weeks agoArizona Cardinals quarterback
Kyler Murray is valued as a mid-tier QB1 when the Cardinals host the New York Jets in Week 10. Murray delivered a quiet fantasy outing last week in the 29-9 victory over the Chicago Bears, but that shouldn't concern fantasy managers, as he is still playing his best football of the season recently. The Cardinals took an early lead and shifted to a run-first approach en route to victory, which was the primary contributor to Murray's low fantasy output. However, the Cardinals are currently underdogs to the Jets, and a closely contested matchup will likely lead to higher fantasy numbers for Murray. The Cardinals' offensive line has been great in pass protection and will be equipped to handle the Jets' solid pass rush. There is no reason to bench Murray heading into the Week 10 matchup against the Jets.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
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