LB Jordan Hicks is nursing a calf injury as the Cardinals get set to play the Seahawks on Sunday.

Analysis: Arizona played relatively well versus Cleveland in Week 15 with one sack and two takeaways, and it was a garbage-time touchdown away from allowing only 17 points. Still, that performance didn't lead to significant fantasy production, which has been the case for much of the season for Arizona. The Seahawks have a clear offensively identity with their run game that is complemented by QB Russell Wilson's incredible efficiency, leaving the Cardinals D/ST as an avoidable option for Week 16.

The Cardinals allowed 275 yards and 23 points during the Week 14 loss to Steelers and play the Browns on Sunday.

Analysis: Arizona put in a solid defensive performance with three sacks and two takeaways, which is one of its better outings of the season. The Cardinals rank near the bottom of the league in total defense (414.7 YPG), scoring (28.8 PPG) and takeaways (14), and are middle of the pack in sacks (33). Cleveland certainly hasn't enjoyed the offensive season it expected, but Arizona hasn't shown enough defensive to warrant fantasy consideration in Week 15.

The Cardinals surrendered 27 offensive points and 549 yards to the Rams in Week 13 and face the Steelers on Sunday.

Analysis: Los Angeles hadn't exceeded 17 points in their previous three games, but it passed that total by halftime in Arizona. The Cardinals D/ST provided minimal value with one sack and zero takeaways. OLBs Chandler Jones and Terrell Suggs have combined for 18.5 sacks and nine forced fumbles, yet Arizona ranks middle of the pack in sacks (30) and tied-26th in takeaways (12). Pittsburgh seems likely to be without RB James Conner (shoulder) and WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) in addition to having a…read more

The Cardinals come out of their bye week allowing 415.2 YPG and 28.8 PPG and will play the Rams on Sunday.

Analysis: Both marks rank bottom three in the league, while Arizona also struggles to force turnovers (12). OLBs Chandler Jones and Terrell Suggs have combined for 18 sacks and nine forced fumbles, but there's little playmaking to be found elsewhere on the defense. The Rams have only scored 35 points over the last three games, but the Cardinals are too reliant on splash plays from Jones/Suggs to be a reliable fantasy option.

The Cardinals surrendered 457 yards during the 30-27, Week 11 loss to the Buccaneers and will play the 49ers on Sunday.

Analysis: This game went almost exactly to script, as Tampa Bay was consistently able to move the ball despite Arizona posting four sacks and three takeaways. The Cardinals D/ST provided minimal fantasy production in Week 9 against the 49ers (28 points allowed, one sack and zero takeaways), but the potential absences of WR Emmanuel Sanders (ribs) and TE George Kittle (knee) could make this a more favorable matchup. Still, Arizona remains a risky play in Week 11 having allowed 89 points over the last…read more

Arizona surrendered 411 yards and 28 points to San Fran in Week 9 and will play Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Analysis: The Cardinals provided minimal value in the loss with only one sack and zero takeaways. Arizona does rank in the top half of the league in sacks (23), but the lack of turnovers (seven) has been an issue all season. QB Jameis Winston and the Buccaneers are 31st in the league with 18 giveaways, but they still have a propensity to put up points. The Arizona D/ST should be a streaming option due to the turnover potential of the matchup, but it remains a high-risk option with Tampa Bay featuring one…read more

Arizona surrendered 510 yards and 31 points to New Orleans in Week 8 and will play San Francisco on Thursday.

Analysis: Drew Brees (thumb) returned from injury and sliced up the Cardinals for 373 passing yards, while RB Latavius Murray totaled 157 scrimmage yards in the absence of Alvin Kamara (ankle). Arizona ranks 29th in total defense (407.1 YPG) and scoring (27.9 PPG) and 28th in takeaways (seven) this season. Meanwhile, the 49ers just put up 51 points on the Panthers and have the second-best rushing offense in the league (181.1 YPG) and third-best scoring offense (29.6 PPG). The Cardinals haven't shown…read more

The Cardinals had eight sacks and three takeaways in Sunday's win over the Giants and will play the Saints in Week 8.

Analysis: Arizona held RB Saquon Barkley to 72 rushing yards in his return and terrorized rookie QB Daniel Jones all afternoon, with the eight sacks pushing its season total to 22, which ranks third in the league. The takeaways were also significant, as the Cardinals entered the game with only three all season. The unit still isn't an every week fantasy option and should return to obscurity in Week 8, as the Saints just put up 36 points on the Bears without QB Drew Brees (thumb) or RB Alvin Kamara…read more

The Cardinals allowed 33 points and 444 yards to the Falcons in Week 6 and will play the Giants on Sunday.

Analysis: Atlanta and QB Matt Ryan moved the ball at will for most of the afternoon, as Arizona mustered only two sacks and didn't have a takeaway. The Cardinals rank bottom five in total defense (414.0 YPG), scoring (28.5 PPG) and takeaways (three) through six games and aren't worth fantasy consideration most weeks, but they will be getting back top cornerback Patrick Peterson from suspension. However, the Giants missed Saquon Barkley (ankle), Sterling Shepard (concussion), Evan Engram (knee) and Wayne…read more

Arizona allowed 23 points and 370 yards during the Week 5 win over Cincinnati and will face Atlanta on Sunday.

Analysis: The Cardinals surrendered only nine points through the first three quarters, but the Bengals rallied for a pair of 80-yard touchdown drives in the final five minutes to sour the defensive performance. Arizona did not force a turnover and had only one sack. QB Matt Ryan has already thrown seven interceptions this season while Arizona is still looking for its first pick of the season. The Falcons have been error-prone offensively early in 2019, but the Cardinals (408.0 YPG and 27.3 PPG) haven't…read more

The Cardinals gave up 20 offensive points and 340 yards during their Week 4 loss to the Seahawks and will face the Bengals on Sunday.

Analysis: Arizona didn't play terrible versus Seattle as it brought down Russell Wilson four times, but it was unable to come through with any turnovers. Week 5 presents a better opportunity for the Cardinals, as the Bengals totaled less than 200 yards and allowed eight sacks Monday against the Steelers. Arizona ranks near the bottom of the league in total defense (417.5 YPG) and scoring (28.8 PPG) in 2019, but they'll have some high-risk/high-reward streaming value against Cincinnati's woeful pass…read more

The Cardinals have allowed the third-most yards per game (443.3) in addition to the fourth-most points per game (29.3) in the league and are set to face the Seahawks on Sunday.

Analysis: Seattle is coming off a Week 4 loss that saw Russell Wilson complete 32 of 50 pass attempts for 406 yards and two touchdowns while adding seven rushes for an additional 51 yards and two scores. One area were the Seahawks haven't gained much traction is in the running game, as they've managed 110.7 rushing yards per game, good for 15th-most in the league. Unfortunately for Arizona, their defensive unit has yielded 157.0 rushing yards per game, the third-highest average in football. The…read more

The Cardinals gave up 440 total yards to the Ravens in Week 2 and will face the Panthers at home on Sunday.

Analysis: Arizona has given up 917 yards through two games this season, the second-most of any defense in the league. One thing that the Cardinals' defense may have going for it Sunday would be the fact that Cam Newton may sit with a foot injury or would likely be limited to some degree if he plays. The Cardinals are a decent fantasy option this week, as the Panthers have been a fairly average offense through two games this season, but they would turn into a pretty viable option if Newton decides to sit…read more

The Cardinals gave up 477 yards in Week 1 and will face the Ravens at home Sunday.

Analysis: Arizona held Detroit's top options in check but gave up 235 combined receiving yards to WR Danny Amendola and TE T.J. Hockenson. Meanwhile, the Ravens absolutely slaughtered the Dolphins, putting up 59 points and 643 yards. Baltimore averaged 8.8 yards per play (5.8 per rush) in Week 1, which should keep most fantasy players away from Arizona's defense.

LB Haason Reddick (knee) is likely to be questionable for Sunday's season opener against the Lions.

Analysis: The Cardinals don't have much depth at inside linebacker, so it would be a notable absence should Reddick be unable to suit up. In 2018 Arizona ranked 20th in total defense (358.8 YPG), 26th in scoring defense (26.6 PPG) and 28th in takeaways (16). The absence of CB Patrick Peterson (suspension) will make things much easier on Lions top WR Kenny Golladay, and RB Kerryon Johnson could have a big day as the Cardinals allowed the most rushing yards in the league last season (154.9 YPG).

Hassan Reddick won't be ready until Week 1 of the regular season due to a knee injury.

Analysis: Under Al Holcomb's lead as defensive coordinator in 2018, Arizona gave up 154.9 rushing yards per game, the most of any team in the league. In response, the Cards parted ways with Holcomb and brought on former Broncos head coach Vance Joseph to lead the defense while signing OLB Terrell Suggs and ILB Jordan Hicks to help bolster the linebacking corps. Joseph faces his first preseason test against a Chargers offense that amassed a 10th-best 255.6 passing yards per game and features veteran…read more

The Cardinals rank 32nd in the league with 153.1 rushing yards allowed per game. They play the Seahawks in Week 17.

Analysis: The Seahawks can secure the No. 5 seed in the postseason with a win, so they won't be resting starters. In fact, they may have rookie RB Rashaad Penny (knee) returning to provide further depth to their already dominant backfield. The Seahawks lead the league in both rushing attempts (33.3) and rushing yards per game (158.5), and they've ran for at least 158 yards in all but one game dating back to Week 3. Chris Carson leads that backfield, and the Cardinals simply don't have the talent to…read more

The Cardinals have forced two turnovers in the last seven games. They play the Rams in Week 16.

Analysis: The Cardinals surprised by holding the Packers and Lions to 17 points apiece in Weeks 13 and 14, but they were brought back to reality when the Falcons torched them for 40 points in Week 15. The Rams offense has struggled lately compared to its usual high standard, combining for 29 points over the last two weeks and coughing up the ball seven times. Still, they are a top offensive unit and may be kicked into gear by their recent slips, especially since they're in danger of losing a first-round…read more

The Cardinals have held their last two opponents to just 17 points. They play the Falcons in Week 15.

Analysis: These two teams are an even matchup, as the Cardinals pass defense ranks fourth in the league while the Falcons pass offense ranks fourth as well. The Cardinals may look poised to stand their own as they've held their last eight opponents under 240 passing yards while the Falcons have failed to post more than 20 points in any of their last five games. Arizona D/ST suffers from just two turnovers since its Week 9 bye, but they rank seventh with 39 sacks and are up against an offensive line that…read more

The Cardinals rank third in the league with 38 sacks. They play the Lions in Week 14.

Analysis: Their strong suit of the Cardinals defense is a secondary headed by CB Patrick Peterson which should have no problem shutting down the Lions passing game, which has lost its top-two wideouts this year. Therefore, the Lions would benefit greatly if Kerryon Johnson (knee) returned after missing the last two weeks, but that's not likely since he hasn't been practicing. Besides WR Kenny Golladay, the lone weapon on the Lions' offense is QB Matthew Stafford, who has been dropped 36 times this year…read more

The Cardinals have allowed over 107 rushing yards in all but one game this year. They play the Packers in Week 13.

Analysis: The Cardinals have capped their potential lately with just two takeaways in the last five games and will be hard-pressed to reverse the trend against a turnover-averse Packers squad -- QB Aaron Rodgers has thrown just one pick this year. Although the Packers' offense has struggled lately, it still ranks eighth in the league with 279 passing yards per game and RB Aaron Jones has found his groove with six scores in the last five contests. To gain fantasy value the Cardinals, who rank second in…read more

The Cardinals failed to force a turnover in the last three games. They play the Chargers in Week 12.

Analysis: Two of those matchups were against the Raiders and the 49ers, so it's troubling that the Cardinals couldn't manage a takeaway. The Chargers are frugal with the ball and only turned it over nine times this season. They also lower the Cardinals' floor since they've scored at least 20 points in every game this year, and now they're unleashing RB Melvin Gordon, who has racked up 444 total yards in the last three games despite finding the paydirt just twice. The Cardinals rank 29th in the league…read more

The Cardinals kept the Chiefs to their lowest scoring output (26 points) of the season in Week 10. They play the Raiders in Week 11.

Analysis: The Cardinals go from facing one of the league's best offenses to one of its worst. The Raiders have been held to single digits in three of the last four games and turned the ball over four times in that span. Contributing to the scoring woes is the fact that Oakland has converted on just 42.3 percent of its red-zone trips, ranking 29th in the league. The Raiders offensive line has broken down of late, too, allowing QB Derek Carr to be dropped 11 times in the last two contests. Arizona ranks…read more