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DeeJay Dallas DeeJay Dallas Questionable due to illness
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 2:23 PM
Dallas didn't practice Friday due to an illness and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Carolina, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Cardinals placed running back Emari Demercado (back) on injured reserve last week and now won't have position mate Trey Benson (ankle) available for Week 16. That left Dallas as the only other RB on the active roster aside from starter James Conner, but the former now is under the weather two days before a game. If Dallas isn't able to suit up Sunday, Michael Carter and Tony Jones are eligible to be elevated from the practice squad, but such transactions will need to occur by Saturday afternoon. |
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DeeJay Dallas DeeJay Dallas Set for backup role behind Conner
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 10:59 AM
Dallas is one of two healthy running backs on Arizona's 53-man roster as of Friday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Dallas stepped in as the backup last week with Emari Demercado (back) on injured reserve and Trey Benson then suffering an ankle injury. Benson has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Carolina, leaving only Dallas on the active roster behind workhorse starter James Conner. Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon didn't say Friday if he plans to call up Michael Carter and/or Tony Jones from the practice squad Saturday. Either way, Dallas doesn't figure to get many touches on offense unless Conner suffers an injury or the game becomes a blowout. |
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Trey Benson Trey Benson Ruled out
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 10:16 AM
Benson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Carolina, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Benson hasn't practiced this week after exiting early from Arizona's Week 15 win over the Patriots. With fellow backup running back Emari Demercado (back) on injured reserve, DeeJay Dallas figures to step in behind James Conner, who projects for a huge share of Arizona's backfield snaps and touches. |
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Trey Benson Trey Benson Misses practice
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 4:15 PM
Benson (ankle) didn't practice Thursday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Benson injured his ankle during Sunday's win over the Patriots and never returned. He's now missed consecutive practices and likely would need to participate Friday to have a shot at playing Sunday at Carolina. With Benson in danger of missing the game and Emari Demercado (back) on injured reserve, the Cardinals may give James Conner an even larger workload than usual. |
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Trey Benson Trey Benson Misses practice Wednesday
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 3:53 PM
Benson (ankle) didn't take part in Wednesday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Benson was bounced in the second half of this past Sunday's win against the Patriots due to an ankle injury, which so far is keeping him off the practice field to begin Week 16 prep. With Emari Demercado (back) on injured reserve, DeeJay Dallas is the only other RB on the Cardinals' active roster aside from starter James Conner, while Michael Carter and Tony Jones are on the practice squad. |
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DeeJay Dallas DeeJay Dallas Earns four carries Sunday
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 9:09 PM
Dallas turned four carries into 15 yards during Sunday's 30-17 victory against the Patriots.
Analysis: Emari Demercado's (back) placement on injured reserve Saturday set up Dallas for his third outing of the season with offensive snaps, and rookie third-round pick Trey Benson also exited early due to an ankle injury, allowing Dallas to double up his touch count so far on the campaign. Overall, though, Dallas is averaging 3.4 yards on his eight rushes and hasn't been targeted in 14 appearances. Even if Benson is inhibited or inactive this coming Sunday at Carolina, Dallas likely wouldn't see much work behind workhorse RB James Conner. |
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Greg Dortch Greg Dortch Tallies 66 yards from scrimmage
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 9:01 PM
Dortch hauled in all three of his targets for 60 yards, recorded one carry for six yards and had two punt returns for 13 yards during Sunday's 30-17 win versus the Patriots.
Analysis: Dortch missed out on his second touchdown of the season when he fumbled on his only carry at New England's two-yard line, but fortuitously the ball was recovered by Cardinals offensive lineman Jonah Williams in the back of the end zone for Arizona's first TD of the game. In the passing game, Dortch's 39-yard catch in the second quarter actually surpassed all but two of his single-game tallies through 14 appearances on the campaign, and his 60 receiving yards marked a season high. Prior to this Week 15 matchup, Dortch had strung together seven straight outings with less than 10 total yards, so he can't be counted on for a repeat performance this coming Sunday in Carolina. |
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Michael Wilson Michael Wilson Little output on two catches
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 8:52 PM
Wilson caught both of his targets for nine yards during Sunday's 30-17 win against the Patriots.
Analysis: Wilson's 74 percent snap share Sunday was in the range of his norm this season, but TE Trey McBride (10 targets), WR Marvin Harrison (six) and RB James Conner (five) continue to dominate the attention of QB Kyler Murray. Wilson has recorded multiple receptions in five consecutive contests, a span in which he's accrued a 14-199-1 line on 20 targets. He'll continue on in his modest role in the Cardinals offense this coming Sunday at Carolina. |
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Marvin Harrison Marvin Harrison Quiet day with two receptions
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 9:50 PM
Harrison had two receptions on six targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 30-17 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: It was an inefficient day at the office for Harrison, who recorded just 32 receiving yards on a 33 percent catch rate. A one-sided game script in favor of Arizona also hurt the wideout's fantasy potential Sunday, as this contest was never close despite the 13-point difference once the game clock hit zero. Harrison owns a 47-687-7 receiving line through 14 starts as a rookie, with his next chance to play coming in a road tilt against Carolina next Sunday. |
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Trey McBride Trey McBride Leading receiver on 10 targets
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 9:04 PM
McBride corralled nine of 10 targets for 87 yards in Sunday's 30-17 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: McBride continued his dominance in between the 20s with another big PPR effort that resulted in no touchdowns. The 24-year-old has shockingly recorded 89 receptions for 938 yards with zero trips to the end zone in 13 starts this season. It will be curious to see if the budding tight end will reach the 1,000-yard receiving mark or score his first touchdown of 2024 first. We could find out the answer when McBride and the Cardinals face the Panthers next Sunday. |
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James Conner James Conner Big game Sunday
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 7:00 PM
Conner rushed 16 times for 110 yards and two touchdowns while catching all five of his targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 30-17 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: Conner was the star on offense for Arizona on Sunday, punching in a pair of short touchdowns while cracking the century mark in rushing yards for the fifth time this season. The bruising tailback combined for 21 touches, finishing well ahead of backup Trey Benson's five against New England. Conner remains the bell cow for a 7-7 Cardinals squad that will hit the road in Week 16 to face Carolina next Sunday. |
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Kyler Murray Kyler Murray Leaves game briefly Sunday
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 6:52 PM
Murray completed 23 of 30 pass attempts for 224 yards and no touchdowns or interceptions while taking five carries for 11 yards in Sunday's 30-17 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: Murray left the contest briefly to be examined for a potential head injury after a late hit in the second half of Sunday's lopsided win. Backup Clayton Tune replaced Arizona's starter for the remainder of the drive before Murray retook the reins on the ensuing drive. While the dual-threat QB didn't throw any touchdowns for fantasy mangers Sunday, his only potential interception was erased by a roughing the passer penalty on the play during which he was injured. Murray escaped the win in good health, putting the signal-caller on track to start next Sunday's tilt against Carolina. |
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Trey Benson Trey Benson Done for rest of Sunday
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 6:08 PM
Benson (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's matchup with the Patriots.
Analysis: Benson suffered an ankle injury in the second half, bringing his day to a close after he turned five carries into 22 yards against New England. In his absence, James Conner will continue to handle the lion's share of touches at running back in Week 15. |
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Emari Demercado Emari Demercado Moves to IR
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 3:47 PM
The Cardinals placed Demercado (back) on injured reserve Saturday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
Analysis: Demercado has been dealing with a back injury since late November, though he had been able to play through the issue until this week. He was ruled out Friday for Sunday's matchup against New England, and one day later the 25-year-old running back has landed on IR. Demercado isn't eligible to return during the regular season, so Arizona would need to get hot and make the playoffs in order for him to have a chance of suiting up again during the current campaign. |
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Trey McBride Trey McBride Good to go for Week 15
Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 2:45 PM
McBride (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Analysis: A limited practice participant earlier in the week, McBride upgraded to full participation Friday, suggesting he should be ready for his usual, target-hogging role in a matchup with New England's subpar defense. He still hasn't scored a receiving TD this season but ranks top two among tight ends in catches, yards and targets. |
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Trey McBride Trey McBride Good to go for Week 15
Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 2:45 PM
McBride (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Analysis: A limited practice participant earlier in the week, McBride upgraded to full participation Friday, suggesting he should be ready for his usual, target-hogging role in a matchup with New England's subpar defense. He still hasn't scored a receiving TD this season but ranks top two among tight ends in catches, yards and targets. |
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Emari Demercado Emari Demercado Out for Week 15
Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 2:45 PM
Demercado (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Analysis: Demercado played just eight offensive snaps last week against Seattle, and he's been passed on the depth chart by rookie Trey Benson in recent games. DeeJay Dallas will handle RB3 duties behind James Conner and Benson. |
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Emari Demercado Emari Demercado Still not practicing
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 4:09 PM
Demercado (back) didn't practice Thursday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Demercado has yet to take part in drills this week due to a lingering back injury that limited him during the entirety of Week 13 prep. His lack of activity this time around may be maintenance related, but his status is one to monitor to see if he could be in danger of missing Sunday's game versus the Patriots. If Demercado is inhibited or sidelined this weekend, rookie Trey Benson would be the Cardinals' unquestioned No. 2 RB behind starter James Conner. |
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Trey McBride Trey McBride Stays limited Thursday
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 3:22 PM
McBride (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
Analysis: McBride so far is operating with a cap on his reps during Week 15 prep, and he'll have one more chance Friday to get back to full participation before the Cardinals potentially give him a designation for Sunday's contest against the Patriots. Since Arizona's Week 11 bye, he's been running on all cylinders over the last three games, gathering in 31 of 41 targets for 299 yards, but he hasn't yet recorded a receiving TD through 12 outings this season. |
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Emari Demercado Emari Demercado Doesn't practice Wednesday
Wed, Dec 11, 2024, 4:21 PM
Demercado (back) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: For a second time in three weeks, Demercado is being listed with a back injury on Arizona's practice report. During Week 13 prep, Demercado was able to practice in a limited fashion all three days, so his lack of activity Wednesday is somewhat concerning. As such, Demercado's status is one to monitor as the week goes on to see if fellow reserve back Trey Benson may be in line for a bigger role behind starter James Conner on Sunday versus the Patriots. |
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