The Arizona Cardinals just landed a prototypical pocket passer at No. 65 overall in Carson Beck, a massive 6-foot-4, 233-pound field general who brings elite processing and a 72.2-percent Completion Percentage to the desert. Beck displayed an 83.5 College QBR (83rd-percentile) and 8.8 Yards Per Attempt, proving he can slice up defenses with accuracy while with five seasons of college football under his belt.
In dynasty formats, Beck is a high-upside stash likely to sit behind Jacoby Brissett where his 7.07 Yards Per Play and pro-style pedigree make him a savvy mid-round rookie target with the potential to emerge as a high-floor Superflex starter once he claims the throne in an offense featuring Jeremiyah Love, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson.
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The Arizona Cardinals just secured a nuclear-powered elite rusher at No. 3 overall, pairing Jeremiyah Love’s track-star speed with a massive 214-pound frame that screams high-volume bell-cow and immediate NFL dominator. Love is a complete metric darling, boasting a scorching 4.36-second 40-yard dash that translates to a 98th-percentile 118.4 Speed Score, alongside a versatile 20% Target Share that proves he is a dual-threat weapon of mass destruction.
In dynasty formats, Love is the undisputed, locked-and-loaded 1.01 with immediate high-end RB1 upside, as his elite 93.1 PFF Rushing Grade and historic efficiency make him a “set-it-and-forget-it” cornerstone in the Cardinals’ offense along with Marvin Harrison Jr.
While Jacoby Brissett’s prolific 2025 season and proven ball distribution skills would provide a more stable 2026 floor for Trey McBride, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson, a developmental rookie could lead to inconsistent targets and lower immediate efficiency. The Cardinals’ have expressed interest in Alabama’s Ty Simpson, though veteran bridge options like Brissett and Gardner Minshew make more sense for a rebuilding roster.
Brissett under center is best case scenario for fantasy football. However, if Simpson goes to Arizona, dynasty leaguers could be presented with a strategic “buy-low” opportunity on McBride/Wilson/Harrison if their market value dips due to rookie-year growing pains. Their long-term value remains insulated regardless of the short-term quarterback volatility.
Per reports, MHJ hurt his other foot in Week 17– putting his Week 18 game status in question. Harrison has caught 1 pass over the last two weeks since returning from injuring his first foot. These injuries have coincided with Brissett’s play at quarterback.
After starting the season with three top-24 finishes in the first five weeks, MHJ has dealt with injuries and quarterback changes, leading to fewer receptions, yards, and Touchdowns in his second season. Pedigree, draft capital, and past production should prove reasons for optimism in 2026, even if the Cardinals move on from Kyler Murray.
Author: Bradley Stalder (@FFStalder)
The two top playmakers in Trey Benson and Marvin Harrison Jr won’t be suiting up on Sunday for Arizona. To make matters worse, coach Jonathan Gannon would not set a timeline for either player. The Cardinals (3-9) will host the Los Angeles Rams (9-3) on Sunday afternoon.
Harrision Jr suffered a heel injury, severely affecting his mobility. He attempted to play through the pain, but only exacerbated the setback further. He’ll try to rest and possibly “give it a go” in practice next week, though current optimism is lackluster. He will be replaced in snaps and routes by Michael Wilson, who has become a fantasy darling in point-per-reception leagues over the last couple of weeks. He’s developed a second-nature chemistry with quarterback Jacoby Brissett.
For Benson, the news is more concerning. He practiced the week heading into last Sunday’s tilt early in the week before being a no-show at Friday’s final practice. Not only was he not activated to the roster in time for Week 13, but he also missed practice this entire week. Gannon has said little more in speaking to the media than “(Benson) is taking it day by day. ”
This is a sore spot for the second-year back. It is already Week 14, and the team has nothing to play for down the stretch. The smart money is that the running back won’t be activated by Wednesday’s (Dec. 10) deadline. That would cause him to revert to IR and be shut down for the remainder of the season. At this point, there is simply no need to rush him back as he preps to likely take over the bellcow role for the Cards in 2026.
Fantasy lowdown: Fantasy managers across the country were counting on Benson returning in time to give their teams an extra stiff-arm in the playoffs and perhaps be a league-winning difference-maker. Instead, it appears that Bam Knight will continue to carry the load and then split reps with Emari Demercado (high ankle sprain) returns. Knight is only rostered in well below the 50 percent mark and would be a must-add to rosters. For Week 14, however, managers can look elsewhere as Knight takes on the Los Angeles front.
Author: Samwise (@BuyAndSellYou)
The Cardinals can’t seem to catch a break on the injury front. Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emari Demercado will miss Week 12 versus the Jaguars.
While this isn’t the best news, the 21-day practice window has opened up for running back Trey Benson. Fire up Michael Wilson in fantasy football while Trey McBride will challenge for TE1 overall on the week. Should Benson return, it will be tough to keep him out of lineups due to injuries across the NFL.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
