No one envisions the Arizona Cardinals being a legitimate threat in 2026, as evidenced by their NFL-low expected win total (3.5). That doesn't mean they can't be a profitable fantasy football offense; we saw them do it.
Jacoby Brissett was a top-10 quarterback by total scoring and average fantasy points per game for roughly three months last year. The veteran's 12-game stint as the starter coincided with Michael Wilson being one of the most productive wide receivers in the league. Star tight end Trey McBride was also the top player at his position en route to an All-Pro nod.
There's a lot to like about the Cardinals' skill group between McBride, Wilson and third-year receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. Their revamped backfield, headlined by this year's No. 3 overall draft pick, running back Jeremiyah Love, is also interesting. How it all coalesces in Mike LaFleur's first season as head coach could be exciting to see.
As training camp and the preseason get into full swing, we'll provide the latest updates that every fantasy manager should know regarding the Cardinals.
Note: This story will be updated regularly throughout the Arizona Cardinals' training camp and preseason.
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Jeremiyah Love and notable Cardinals camp battles
Love will be jostling with a trio of veteran tailbacks, Tyler Allgeier, James Conner and Trey Benson, for opportunities. This is a crowded room, to put it mildly.
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Both Love and Allgeier "alternated reps with the first-team offense," per ESPN's Josh Weinfuss.
Harrison was the clear top receiver when the Cards had him and Wilson in the lineup. The latter clearly had a strong rapport with Brissett, however, and there's a new system/play-caller.
Notable Cardinals injuries and updates
Arizona activated standout offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. His status is quietly vital to the entire operation.
Conner, whose ninth pro season was cut well short due to a gruesome ankle injury, fortunately avoided the PUP. It feels safe to say he won't be stepping back into his typical bell-cow role with Love and Allgeier (plus Benson) in the mix.
Actionable Cardinals fantasy takeaways
What's understood doesn't need to be spoken, as the saying goes. McBride's coming off back-to-back 110-plus reception, 1,100-yard efforts and is a locked-in top-two TE in all formats.
Love's ceiling is worth chasing. He has league-winning potential, assuming his average draft position (ADP) doesn't get exorbitant like it can with high-profile rookie backs — cough, Ashton Jeanty, cough.
Which of the aforementioned Cardinals wideouts emerges as the preferred option is yet to be determined. The uncertainty is generously baked into MHJ and Wilson's respective price tags, making them both intriguing WR3/4s.
Sleepers, dynasty names and under-the-radar Cardinals players to know
Benson is worth monitoring. Not necessarily because of his value in Arizona, but in case the front office realizes keeping four RBs on the roster is easier said than done. He profiles as the most logical trade candidate of the bunch.
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