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Bam Knight Bam Knight Abysmal showing Sunday
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 10:24 PM
Knight was held to 16 yards on seven carries while catching three of six targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 45-17 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Knight failed to take advantage of lead-back duties with both Trey Benson (knee) and Emari Demercado (ankle) still missing in action Sunday. The 24-year-old Knight struggled to generate much running room early on, falling victim to the blowout game script in the second half. The journeyman backup failed to mask his poor production with a trip to the end zone like we saw in Weeks 11 and 12. With the aforementioned teammates potentially nearing returns, Knight's brief run of fantasy utility could come to a close in short order, assuming it hasn't run dry already. |
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Jacoby Brissett Jacoby Brissett Throws two TDs in blowout loss
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 9:03 PM
Brissett completed 25 of 44 pass attempts for 271 yards, two touchdowns and one interception while adding 22 rushing yards on four attempts in Sunday's 45-17 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Brissett got off to a hot start when he drove his team down the field for a touchdown pass on the game's opening possession, but that's where the good news dries out. The veteran signal-caller was clamped down from there on out, salvaging his day from a fantasy perspective with a garbage-time touchdown in the fourth quarter. Brissett's three-game streak of reaching 300 passing yards came to an end Sunday, but he is still posting voluminous passing numbers while starting for the fledgling Cardinals. Kyler Murray (foot) has still not been reinstated off of injured reserve, leaving Brissett to handle a rough road matchup against the Texans next Sunday. |
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Trey McBride Trey McBride Modest totals in losing effort
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 8:14 PM
McBride had five receptions on nine targets for 58 yards in Sunday's 45-17 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: McBride was held in check -- by his own lofty standards set -- in a matchup against a tough defense Sunday. The 25-year-old still finished with modest receiving numbers while catching at least five passes in every game this season. McBride continues to operate as one of the top fantasy tight ends in football, producing a 93-937-8 receiving line through 13 starts. The Texans present another tough matchup on paper next Sunday, but McBride's talent overrides any potential downgrade for Week 15. |
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Michael Wilson Michael Wilson Thriving in No. 1 receiver role
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 7:55 PM
Wilson corralled 11 of 16 targets for 142 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 45-17 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Wilson resumed the top wideout role for Arizona with Marvin Harrison (heel) back on the sidelines, and the results were the same as we saw in Weeks 11 and 12. The 25-year-old Wilson elevated his game for the third time in Harrison's absence, finishing with double-digit receptions in all three contests. Wilson completed the fantasy explosion with a pair of trips to the end zone, doubling the season total he entered Sunday's loss with. Harrison's Week 15 status is still uncertain, but one thing is, Wilson should be treated as a WR1 in fantasy if the former misses next Sunday's matchup against Houston. |
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Xavier Weaver Xavier Weaver Inactive in Week 14
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 2:05 PM
Weaver (hamstring) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Rams.
Analysis: In a receiving corps that already was trending toward being without Marvin Harrison (heel) and Greg Dortch (chest) in Week 14, Weaver showed up on Thursday's injury report as limited due to a hamstring issue and then wasn't able to practice at all Friday, leaving him questionable for Sunday's game. Adam Schefter of ESPN then reported Saturday evening that Weaver wasn't in line to play this weekend, which now has come to pass. With Harrison also inactive and Dortch placed on injured reserve Saturday, the Cardinals will be rolling with Trent Sherfield, Andre Baccellia and Jalen Brooks at wide receiver behind clear-cut No. 1 option Michael Wilson. |
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Kyler Murray Kyler Murray Cardinals future in doubt
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 11:17 AM
Murray (foot) might never play for the Cardinals again, with the team treating him like the Broncos did with Russell Wilson a couple of seasons ago, Jay Glazer reported on Fox NFL Sunday.
Analysis: Many have speculated that this might be Murray's fate, given that he wasn't initially expected to have a lengthy absence and then ended up on IR. The Cardinals will have an interesting offseason discussion, to say the least. Will they use a potential top-10 pick on a quarterback, shop for another veteran, or even bring back Jacoby Brissett? Meanwhile, Brissett will remain the starter the rest of this season. |
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Xavier Weaver Xavier Weaver Looking unlikely for Week 14
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 9:51 PM
Weaver, who is officially questionable to suit up against the Rams on Sunday due to a hamstring issue, isn't expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Cardinals No. 1 wideout Marvin Harrison (calf) and depth wideout Greg Dortch (chest, IR) have already been ruled out for Sunday's matchup, so Weaver could have a big role if he's able to suit up. However, he's not trending in the direction of being able to do so after logging an FP/LP/DNP practice progression during the week. Needless to say, Arizona's wide-receiver corps is going to be severely depleted, especially if Weaver is indeed inactive. Michael Wilson should get all the targets he can handle, while the team's other WR options will include Andre Baccellia along with practice-squad elevations Trent Sherfield and Jalen Brooks. |
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Jalen Brooks Jalen Brooks Elevated for Sunday
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 5:15 PM
The Cardinals elevated Brooks from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The absence of wide receivers Marvin Harrison (heel), Greg Dortch (chest) and potentially Xavier Weaver (hamstring) give Brooks a huge opportunity in Sunday's contest. The 2023 seventh-rounder was elevated alongside Trent Sherfield to be a starting wide receiver for quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Brooks has received zero targets with only four offensive snaps played this year, but he ended the 2024 season with 12 receptions for 177 yards and a touchdown on 30 targets. |
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Trent Sherfield Trent Sherfield Elevated for Week 14
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 5:08 PM
The Cardinals elevated Sherfield from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: With Marvin Harrison (heel) ruled out, Greg Dortch (chest) placed on IR, and Xavier Weaver (hamstring) listed as questionable, Sherfield is in line to be the second wide receiver behind Michael Wilson for Sunday's contest. This marks the 29-year-old's first practice squad elevation of the season, so the Cardinals would be able to elevate him twice more before needing to sign him to the active roster. |
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Greg Dortch Greg Dortch Placed on injured reserve
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 3:23 PM
The Cardinals placed Dortch (chest) on injured reserve Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Dortch thus will miss at least the next four games due to the chest injury that didn't allow him to practice at all during Week 14 prep, meaning his next possible chance to play this season is Week 18 at the Rams. With Marvin Harrison (heel) out for Sunday's game against the Rams and all of Dortch, Zay Jones (Achilles) and Simi Fehoko (wrist) on IR, Arizona's available wide receivers will be Michael Wilson, Andre Baccellia and practice-squad elevations Trent Sherfield and Jalen Brooks, while Xavier Weaver (hamstring) is questionable to suit up. |
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Michael Wilson Michael Wilson Heads injury-riddled WR corps again
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 4:20 PM
Wilson's teammates Marvin Harrison (heel) and Greg Dortch (chest) have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Analysis: Wilson and Dortch both enjoyed spikes in production during Harrison's two-game absence, followed by steep declines in both targets and fantasy points when Harrison returned for last Sunday's 20-17 loss at Tampa Bay. With Harrison now out again, and Dortch joining him this time, the Cardinals are painfully thin at wide receiver behind Wilson. Even Xavier Weaver (questionable - hamstring) may not end up playing, in which case Andre Baccellia and various practice-squad promotions would be the favorites to take WR snaps alongside Wilson. It's a great situation to pile up targets, albeit against a tough defense that won't take Wilson lightly after his massive numbers in Weeks 11-12. |
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Xavier Weaver Xavier Weaver Questionable after DNP
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 3:37 PM
Weaver (hamstring) didn't practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Cardinals added Weaver to the injury report midweek, listing him as a limited participant Thursday. An absence Friday supports the notion that Weaver was injured during Thursday's session, leaving him uncertain to play ahead of a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday. With Marvin Harrison (calf) and Greg Dortch (chest) already ruled out, the Cardinals will need help from the practice squad behind Michael Wilson and Andre Baccellia. |
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Emari Demercado Emari Demercado Ruled out after Friday DNP
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 3:34 PM
Demercado (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After missing the past two games, Demercado returned to practice Wednesday and Thursday as a limited participant. He was then held out Friday and ruled out on the injury report, leaving Bam Knight and Michael Carter in charge of Arizona's backfield for another week. There is still a decent chance for Demercado to contribute later in December, especially after Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said Friday that Trey Benson (knee) may not return this season. |
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Greg Dortch Greg Dortch Ruled out with chest injury
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 11:19 AM
Dortch (chest) and Marvin Harrison (heel) have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Dortch would've been in line for a significant role in Harrison's absence, which means the Cardinals are instead left with the likes of Andre Baccellia and Xavier Weaver (hamstring) behind Michael Wilson. It helps that TE Trey McBride is a de facto No. 1 receiver, but the lack of depth could make things tricky for QB Jacoby Brissett against a tough Rams defense. |
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Trey Benson Trey Benson Out Week 14, may not return in 2025
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 11:14 AM
Benson (knee) won't play in Sunday's game against the Rams and isn't certain to return this season, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon didn't go into detail but did acknowledge the possibility of Benson missing the rest of the season. The team opened his 21-day practice window two weeks ago, with Benson initially logging limited practices before downgrading to non-participation last Thursday. He hasn't practiced since, leaving Bam Knight and Michael Carter to handle backfield reps, with Emari Demercado (ankle) perhaps now set to reenter the mix after missing Weeks 12-13. In order for Benson to play again this season, he'd need to be activated from injured reserve by the middle of next week (even if he's not ready to play). |
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Kyler Murray Kyler Murray Won't return this year
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 11:09 AM
Murray's foot injury isn't improving and he won't play again this season, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon made the announcement Friday, confirming what many already expected. He didn't say if Murray will need surgery, nor did the coach comment on expectations for Murray's future (or lack thereof) with the Cardinals. Jacoby Brissett will continue making starts for Arizona, to the delight of anyone relying on TE Trey McBride or WR Michael Wilson in fantasy. |
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Marvin Harrison Marvin Harrison Ruled out for Sunday
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 11:06 AM
Harrison (heel) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Harrison hasn't been practiced since injuring his heel in the second half of a Week 13 loss to Tampa Bay. It was his first game back from a two-week absence following an appendectomy, during which WR Michael Wilson caught 25 of 33 targets for 303 yards. |
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Xavier Weaver Xavier Weaver Pops up on injury report
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 7:21 PM
Weaver (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: It appears to be a new issue for the wide receiver, as he was not listed on Wednesday's report. Weaver stands behind Marvin Harrison, Michael Wilson and Greg Dortch on the depth chart, but Harrison (heel) and Dortch (chest) haven't practiced yet this week. If both end up missing Sunday's game, Weaver could see significant playing time. |
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Greg Dortch Greg Dortch No practice again Thursday
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 5:28 PM
Dortch (chest) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Both Marvin Harrison (heel) and Dortch haven't been able to mix into drills this week, giving them one more chance Friday to do so or else be at risk of being unavailable Sunday against the Rams. Dortch served as the No. 2 WR when Harrison was sidelined Weeks 11 and 12 following an appendectomy, a span in which he hauled in 12 of 15 targets for 119 yards and two touchdowns. If Dortch is able to practice Friday, he could put himself in a position to fill in for Harrison along with Michael Wilson, assuming Harrison is trending toward more missed time. |
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Emari Demercado Emari Demercado Stays limited Thursday
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 5:21 PM
Demercado (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Demercado now has cobbled together back-to-back capped session to begin Week 14 prep as he attempts to put the high-ankle sprain that sidelined him the last two games in the rearview mirror. Fellow RB Trey Benson (knee), who remains on injured reserve, has yet to practice this week and has only six days remaining in which to be activated. The Cardinals may make rulings on both players' statuses on Friday's injury report, but if one receives a designation, it seems more likely to be Demercado at this point. If Demercado is able to rejoin the backfield mix Sunday versus the Rams, he'll be an option along with Bam Knight and Michael Carter. |
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