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Pharaoh Brown Pharaoh Brown Healthy scratch Week 17
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 10:55 AM
Brown (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Brown hasn't been used heavily in the offense this season, and he will observe Sunday's game from the sidelines while the Cardinals go with three active tight ends in Trey McBride, Elijah Higgins and Josiah Deguara. Brown's last opportunity to play this season is Week 18 against the Rams. |
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Marvin Harrison Marvin Harrison Suiting up again Sunday
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 10:34 AM
Harrison (heel) is listed as active Sunday at Cincinnati, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: For a second week in a row, Harrison wasn't able to progress beyond a limited participant in practice as he tends to the heel injury that sidelined him Weeks 14 and 15. He entered the weekend listed as questionable, and while Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Saturday evening that Harrison was expected to play, the second-year wide receiver again is slated to have his workload managed. Harrison logged a 51 percent snap share last Sunday against the Falcons en route to one catch (on three targets) for 14 yards, which was well behind fellow WR Michael Wilson's 86 percent share and 2-52-1 line on three targets. |
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Marvin Harrison Marvin Harrison Expected to play against Cincinnati
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 9:40 PM
Harrison (heel) is expected to play Sunday against Cincinnati but will have his snaps managed for the second straight contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Harrison returned to the lineup last week against the Falcons but played just 51 percent of the offensive snaps, turning in an unusable 1-14-0 receiving line on three targets. With Harrison again expected to play and have his snaps limited, it's a downgrade to both Harrison and Michael Wilson for a fantasy matchup against a stingy Cincinnati secondary that has shut down opposing wide receivers for the most part this season. |
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Steven Sims Steven Sims Back with active roster
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 3:46 PM
The Cardinals elevated Sims from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Analysis: The 28-year-old has been elevated to Arizona's active roster for the second consecutive week ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals. In the Week 16 loss to the Falcons, Sims tallied 55 kick-return yards but failed to haul in his lone target. He's expected to play another depth role in the Cardinals' receiving corps while contributing on special teams in Week 17. |
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Marvin Harrison Marvin Harrison Status in question for Sunday
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 3:30 PM
Harrison (heel) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest at Cincinnati, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Harrison was listed as limited on all three of Arizona's Week 17 practice reports due to a heel injury, which, according to the wide receiver, feels "solid" and should allow him to play Sunday. His status will be confirmed about 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but even if he does suit up, it stands to reason he may not be available for much more than the 51 percent snap share he handled this past Sunday against the Falcons. |
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Marvin Harrison Marvin Harrison Limited again Thursday
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 5:43 PM
Harrison (heel) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Harrison maintained his activity level from Wednesday's walkthrough, but he now has just one chance remaining during Week 17 prep to prove the health of his lingering heel injury. Friday's practice report will reveal if he carries a designation into Sunday's contest at Cincinnati, but even if he's able to suit up again, he may not be as featured in Arizona's passing attack after handling just a 51 percent snap share en route to one catch (on three targets) for 14 yards this past Sunday against the Falcons in his return from a two-game absence. |
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Marvin Harrison Marvin Harrison Limited Wednesday
Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 3:30 PM
Harrison (heel) was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: In his return from a two-game absence due to a heel injury this past Sunday against the Falcons, Harrison played just 29 of 57 offensive snaps and gathered in one of three targets for 14 yards. The workload was a significant departure from most of his appearances this season, but it's not a total surprise considering Adam Schefter of ESPN reported late Saturday that Harrison was expected to be eased back in. Harrison's limitations to begin Week 17 prep indicate his health still is compromised, and how he fares in drills Thursday and Friday likely will play into the Cardinals' decision to tag him with a designation (or not) ahead of Sunday's game at Cincinnati. |
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Emari Demercado Emari Demercado Fares well in change-of-pace role
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 2:32 PM
Demercado carried five times for 30 yards and failed to haul in his lone target in Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: After playing just seven snaps on offense in last week's loss to the Texans, Demercado saw increased playing time in Week 16 with the Cardinals placing Bam Knight (ankle) on injured reserve ahead of the game. Demercado ended up playing 18 of the Cardinals' 57 offensive snaps and ripped off gains of at least five yards on four of his carries, but he still played second fiddle to Michael Carter out of the backfield. Carter (11 carries for 65 yards, zero receptions on two targets) ended up logging 30 snaps and appears poised to lead the Arizona backfield in opportunities over the final two weeks of the season. |
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Pharaoh Brown Pharaoh Brown No targets in Week 16
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 2:25 PM
Brown went without a target while playing seven of the Cardinals' 57 snaps on offense in Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: Quarterback Jacoby Brissett targeted tight ends on 17 of his 31 pass attempts Sunday, but the bulk of those looks went to Trey McBride (4-27-0 receiving line on eight targets) and Elijah Higgins (7-91-0 on eight targets). Brown and Josiah Deguara (no catches on one target), meanwhile, remained afterthoughts on offense, which is expected to remain par for the course over the final two games of the season, barring an injury to either McBride or Higgins. |
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Josiah Deguara Josiah Deguara Fails to corral target in Week 16
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 2:21 PM
Deguara was unable to haul in his lone target while playing eight of the Cardinals' 57 snaps on offense in Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: Quarterback Jacoby Brissett targeted tight ends on 17 of his 31 pass attempts Sunday, but Trey McBride (4-27-0 receiving line on eight targets) and Elijah Higgins (7-91-0 on eight targets) did the heavy lifting for the position group. Deguara, meanwhile, will continue to function mainly as a blocker and special-teams contributor for Arizona. Through 10 appearances, Deguara has drawn just three targets, turning them into one catch for six yards. |
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Steven Sims Steven Sims No catches in season debut
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 2:15 PM
Sims failed to haul in his lone target while playing seven of the team's 57 snaps on offense in Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Falcons. He also returned two kickoffs for 55 yards.
Analysis: Elevated from the practice squad for the first time all season ahead of the Week 16 contest, Sims ended up sharing the No. 4 receiver role with Jalen Brooks, as both players logged single-digit snaps in the loss. Sims made his greatest impact on special teams, where he should continue to be a factor as a return man if the Cardinals elevate him again for either or both of their final two games of the season. |
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Jalen Brooks Jalen Brooks Role shrinks in Week 16
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 2:12 PM
Brooks went without a target while playing three of the Cardinals' 57 snaps on offense in Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Falcons. He returned two kickoffs for 56 yards on special teams.
Analysis: After drawing three targets in both of the Cardinals' previous two contests, Brooks saw his role on offense diminish while Arizona welcomed Marvin Harrison back from a heel injury. Unless Arizona is missing one of Harrison, Michael Wilson or Xavier Weaver for one of its final two games of the season, Brooks doesn't look as though he'll be in line for many snaps on offense. |
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Xavier Weaver Xavier Weaver Two grabs in return
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 12:59 PM
Weaver caught both of his targets for 19 yards during Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: The Colorado product had missed the Cardinals' two games due to a hamstring injury, but he returned and tallied the fourth-most receiving yards on the team during Sunday's loss. Weaver has appeared in eight games this season, catching five of 10 targets for 43 yards. He's expected to remain a depth option in Arizona's receiving corps in the Week 17 matchup against the Bengals. |
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Elijah Higgins Elijah Higgins Puts together career-best performance
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 10:41 PM
Higgins recorded seven catches (on eight targets) for 91 yards during Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: Higgins surprisingly matched standout TE Trey McBride (4-27-0) for the team lead in targets, and the former easily paced the Cardinals in both receptions and receiving yards. Additionally, Higgins more than doubled his previous career high in yards (45 in Week 2 of this season) Sunday. He did all of this with No. 1 WR Marvin Harrison (1-14-0 on three targets) back in action and Michael Wilson (2-52-1 on three targets) in the midst of a recent hot stretch. Higgins likely will take a step back in the pecking order for targets in Arizona's final two games of the campaign, especially as Harrison gets healthier. |
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Michael Carter Michael Carter Gains 65 yards as starter Sunday
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 10:11 PM
Carter rushed 11 times for 65 yards while failing to collect either of his two targets in Sunday's 26-19 loss to Atlanta.
Analysis: Carter was officially named the starter after Bam Knight (ankle) was placed on injured reserve following the latter's early exit in last week's loss to Houston. The 26-year-old Carter logged seven fewer touches in Sunday's start than he did taking over mid-game for the starter in Week 15. The North Carolina product still commanded the lion's share of backfield carries, finishing well ahead of backups Corey Kiner (6-32-0) and Emari Demercado (5-30-0). Carter should continuing seeing enough volume as Arizona's fill-in starter to warrant fantasy consideration for Saturday's road tilt against the Bengals. |
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Jacoby Brissett Jacoby Brissett Struggles in loss to Falcons
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 9:31 PM
Brissett completed 16 of 31 pass attempts for 203 yards, one touchdown and one interception while taking his only carry for five yards in Sunday's 26-19 loss to Atlanta.
Analysis: Brissett barely completed 50 percent of his pass attempts in his worst start since taking over for Kyler Murray (foot) back in Week 6. The 27-year-old Brissett recorded his lowest passing yardage total through 10 starts while being held to a single touchdown scored for just the second time this year. Brissett had been a revelation over his previous nine appearances with the Cardinals, so fantasy managers can hold out hope for a bounce-back effort in a soft matchup against Cincinnati in Week 17. |
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Marvin Harrison Marvin Harrison Just one grab in return Sunday
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 9:22 PM
Harrison (heel) had one reception on three targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: Harrison returned from his second two-game layoff since Week 10 -- the first was due to a concussion -- to reclaim his spot in Arizona's starting lineup. The 22-year-old may have been limited by the nagging heel that sidelined him in the first place after finishing Sunday's contest with new single-game lows for receptions (one) and yards (14) this season. All three of Arizona's top receiving options experienced dips in production against Atlanta in Week 16, so Harrison's dud may also have been the result of a poor matchup for the Cardinals as a whole. Harrison will make another attempt at a return to form in next Sunday's road matchup against the Bengals. |
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Trey McBride Trey McBride Lowest yardage total of 2025
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 8:13 PM
McBride had four receptions on eight targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: McBride had a rough go of things Sunday, recording his lowest reception and yardage totals of the season against Atlanta. His 50 percent catch rate also checked in as the worst mark through 15 starts in 2025. The star tight end still finished in a tie for the team lead in targets (eight) in what turned out to be a down day for most of Arizona's top receiving options. The dud did little to thwart McBride's stellar fantasy campaign (109-1,099-10), and he needs just 48 receiving yards against the Bengals next Sunday to set a new high-water mark for his career in that category. |
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Michael Wilson Michael Wilson Makes most of decreased role
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 7:49 PM
Wilson finished with two receptions on three targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-19 loss to Atlanta.
Analysis: WR Marvin Harrison (heel) returned to the starting lineup in Week 16 and pushed Wilson back into his usual No. 2 role on offense. The former saw only three targets in his return to the field while backup TE Elijah Higgins (7-91-0) surprisingly finished as Arizona's leading receiver Sunday. Wilson -- who was averaging 15.0 targets in games Harrison has missed this year -- made the most of his reduced opportunities by scoring a touchdown in the first quarter with the assistance of replay review. The 25-year-old Wilson's three targets are a concerning sign looking forward because the wideout has struggled to find the end zone with just two TDs (including Sunday's) in games Harrison has been active for. Wilson's upside takes a huge hit for Week 17, but he is still producing enough alongside Harrison to warrant starting consideration against the Bengals next Sunday. |
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Xavier Weaver Xavier Weaver Returns in Week 16
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 1:45 PM
Weaver (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Weaver has missed the last two contests due to a hamstring injury, but his return to action coincides with Marvin Harrison's (heel), meaning the former likely will remain a tertiary player in the Cardinals' passing game in Week 16. Fellow WRs Michael Wilson, Jalen Brooks and Steven Sims also are available to the offense. |
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