Arizona Cardinals

Jacoby Brissett→ his ranking

At age 32, Brissett came into 2025 with a game-manager quarterback profile. He went 19-34 over his 53 starts and 87 games, with weakness in his completion rate (61.1%) and yards per pass attempt (6.5). Over this span, Brissett delivered 53 touchdowns and 24 interceptions, with success in the run game (245/977/15).

An injury to Kyler Murray last year led to Brissett having the best passing opportunity of his career. Across his 12 starts, he averaged 40.3 passes per game, leading to 3,532 combined yards (294 per game) with 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions. His completion rate (65.1%) came in well above his career path, along with a bump in his yards per pass attempt (7.0). From a fantasy perspective, Brissett scored 283.30 fantasy points in four-point passing touchdown formats and had a top-tier quarterback ranking in fantasy points per game (23.60).

The development of Brissett came with the trust of Michael Wilson in tight one-on-one situations, and he responded with an impressive eight games (56/775/6 on 88 targets). Despite his development, Brissett went 1-11.

Carson Beck→ his ranking

Over five seasons at Georgia, Beck was a member of two National Championship rosters, but never as the starter. In 2023, he paced the SEC in completions (302), attempts (417), and passing yards (3,941) while completing 72.4% of his throws, an impressive mark of efficiency. His downside was a modest 24 touchdown passes against six interceptions.

Beck went 37-6 as a college starter, but his biggest moments came up short: a 27-24 loss in the 2023 SEC Championship Game and a 23-10 defeat to Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl the following season. He followed those disappointments with a transfer to Miami, where he finally got his shot at a title as a starter in 2025. Beck delivered statistically (3,813 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 72.4% completion rate), but the Hurricanes fell just short in the championship game, losing to Indiana 27-21.

Physically, Beck closely mirrors Fernando Mendoza at 6'5" and 235 pounds. He processes the field quickly, showing the ability to work through multiple levels of his progressions with a compact, efficient release. Where Beck can get into trouble is on deeper throws — his eyes can tip off safeties, giving help coverage time to rotate and close. Defenses that apply pressure and disrupt his timing will look to force him off his first read and generate mistakes.

Worth noting is a torn ACL suffered in 2024 that appeared to sap some velocity from his throws; the hope is that arm strength returns to its prior level this season. Beck is also a minimal factor in the run game, having rushed for just 288 yards on 189 career carries with seven scores.

His concern at the next level is context. Beck operated in polished, talent-rich offensive environments throughout college, and a step back in line play or receiving weapons could expose some early growing pains as a pro.

Jeremiyah Love→ his ranking

Over his final two seasons at Notre Dame, Love carved out a rotational role in the backfield while consistently making an impact when called upon. Across 28 games, he flashed genuine big-play ability (averaging 6.9 yards per carry and 9.4 yards per reception) and proved to be a reliable finisher near the goal line, accounting for 40 touchdowns. Love arrives at the combine measuring 6'0" and 210 pounds, with a 4.36 40-yard dash that confirms what the tape already shows.

For a team looking to add a dynamic playmaker late in the offensive puzzle, Love is one of the more intriguing backs in this class. He runs with his eyes up and a natural patience behind his blockers, capable of setting up blocks before exploding through creases with a burst that very few backs can match. Once Love reaches the second level with space to operate, he's a home-run threat, the kind of player who can turn a modest gain into a highlight-reel score. Love's also not afraid of contact, finishing runs with physicality and competitive effort. His one habit to monitor is a tendency to leave his feet early when trying to hurdle defenders, which could expose him to some punishing hits in the NFL.

As a receiver and pass protector, Love projects well to the professional game. His ability in the passing game, in particular, was underutilized at the college level. There's a legitimate reason to believe his ceiling as a receiving back expands considerably once he's in an NFL system built to deploy his skillset.

Tyler Allgeier→ his ranking

In his rookie season with the Falcons, Allgeier earned a legitimate featured-back workload, seeing 47.3% of the RB1 snaps. He made the most of it, producing 1,174 combined yards, four touchdowns, and 16 receptions on 226 touches. Allgeier saved his best football for last, closing the year with a dominant four-game stretch (70 carries, 431 yards, two scores, and six catches for 52 yards). He finished 29th among running backs in PPR scoring at 161.40 points.

The 2023 season was a step backward despite a similar volume. Atlanta handed Allgeier 204 touches, but the results were underwhelming (876 combined yards, five touchdowns, and 18 catches). His yards-per-carry dropped sharply from 4.9 to 3.7, a decline that looks even more significant when accounting for the fact that three runs of 40-plus yards inflated his 2022 average. His best performance came in Week 1 (94 combined yards, two touchdowns, three catches), and he only once more cracked 100 combined yards (21 carries for 59 yards with three catches for 53 more). Down the stretch, Allgeier faded badly, averaging just 9.5 touches over his final six games (51 carries, 217 yards, one score with six catches for 110 yards and another touchdown).

Even with Bijan Robinson commanding a heavy workload in 2024, Allgeier still managed 150 touches despite playing on 25.1% of Atlanta’s offensive snaps, limiting his fantasy viability considerably. He delivered just three usable outings all season (10.00, 19.80, and 12.30 points), while posting fewer than 6.00 fantasy points in 11 of his appearances.

A stellar season by Bijan Robinson last year led to Allgeier gaining a career-low 3.6 yards per rush. He set a new top in touchdowns (8), with another 156 touches (610 combined yards with 14 catches). Allgeier scored fewer than 10.00 PPR fantasy points in 12 matchups. His best two showings came in Week 2 (16/76/1 with one catch for four yards) and Week 10 (11/57/2).

James Conner→ his ranking

Conner played 13 games in 2022 due to a rib injury that sidelined him for three weeks early in the season and a shin issue that ended his year in Week 18. Despite the lost time, he finished 19th among running backs in PPR scoring with 201.20 points. His most productive stretch came between Weeks 10 and 17, where Conner strung together seven strong fantasy PPR performances (23.60, 13.40, 22.00, 23.40, 18.10, 25.00, and 14.00 points), including one 100-yard rushing game (25 carries, 120 yards, three catches for 20 yards, and a score).

He took another step forward in 2023, posting arguably his best season as a rusher. Conner averaged 5.0 yards per carry, broke off 11 runs of 20 or more yards, and surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career (208 carries, 1,040 yards, and seven touchdowns) across 13 games before a right knee injury cost him four weeks midseason. He closed the year on a tear, with Arizona feeding him 23.4 touches per game over his final five outings:

25/105/2

14/86/1 with three catches for three yards

112 combined yards, one touchdown, and five catches

26/128/2 carries with a catch for five yards

204 combined yards, one touchdown, and four catches

Conner finished 18th in PPR running back scoring at 201.50 points.

Coming off two seasons with a combined eight missed games, Conner answered durability concerns in 2024 by playing a career-high 16 games and setting new personal bests in carries (236), rushing yards (1,094), and total touches (283). The result was an 11th-ranked running back season at 254.80 PPR points, highlighted by four outings of 20.00 or more fantasy points (22.30, 22.20, 30.80, and 26.60). Three of those explosive performances landed between Weeks 14 and 16 — prime time for fantasy playoff managers. His season ended on a familiar sour note, as Conner exited Week 17 after just 12 plays with another knee injury, followed by him sitting out the final games of the year.

After a slow start to 2025 (32/95/1 – 3.0 yards per rush with eight catches for 38 yards and one score), Conner suffered a season-ending ankle injury that required surgery.

Trey Benson→ his ranking

Over his final two seasons at Florida State, Benson accumulated 2,267 combined yards, 24 touchdowns, and 33 receptions on 343 touches, averaging an efficient 6.1 yards per carry and 11.2 yards per reception. His 2023 season had its limitations, topping 100 rushing yards just once (11/200/2) while averaging only 12 touches per game, and 80 of his 227 receiving yards came on a single scoring play against Wake Forest. His college career began at Oregon, where a right knee injury ended his freshman season before it started. Arizona then invested a third-round pick in him in the 2024 Draft, signaling their belief in him as the franchise's long-term lead back.

As a runner, Benson is built for the interior. He has the wiggle and contact balance to generate yards in tight spaces, and his 4.39 40-yard dash at the combine confirms Benson can take it the distance once he clears the second level. His workhorse projection is real. He profiles as a goal-line threat and should contribute as a receiver with a dependable floor in the passing game. The areas to watch are his vision in traffic, which needs refinement, and his burst, which reads more as built-up speed than immediate explosion. Pass protection should not be a significant issue at the next level.

His rookie season in Arizona brought a slow start. Benson appeared in 13 games, sitting out Week 5 and missing the final three with an ankle injury — but rarely factored into the offense in a meaningful way. His only two usable outings came back-to-back in Week 9 (8/37/1 with one catch for 18 yards) and Week 10 (10/62 with two catches for 25 yards). In eight of his appearances, the Cardinals handed him five touches or fewer.

2025 should have been a great opportunity for Bensen after James Conner went down with an injury in Week 3. Over his first four games, he gained 224 combined yards with 13 catches on 42 touches. His value in the run game (5.5 yards per carry) was highlighted by two 20-yard runs or more. A torn meniscus in his left knee in Week 4 ended his year.

Marvin Harrison→ his ranking

Over his final two seasons at Ohio State, Harrison was as consistent as any receiver in college football, catching 144 passes for 2,532 yards and 29 touchdowns on 236 targets. His production was remarkably balanced year over year (77 catches, 1,295 yards, and 14 touchdowns; then 67 catches, 1,237 yards, and 15 touchdowns), and he topped 100 receiving yards in 15 separate games, often doing so by scoring and big plays rather than volume. Harrison averaged 17.2 yards per catch across both seasons, a figure that underscores his ability to generate chunk plays on a consistent basis.

His college resume made the projection easy. Harrison combines elite size (6'3" and 210 pounds) with exceptional hands and route-running polish that should translate immediately at the NFL level. His ability to win at all three levels of the field, paired with a natural feel for the red zone, drew comparisons to franchise cornerstones like Larry Fitzgerald, Brandon Marshall, and Andre Johnson. Arizona made the bet official, selecting him fourth overall in the 2024 Draft with the expectation of locking in a true WR1 for the next decade.

His rookie season came with some growing pains. Despite being drafted as the ninth wide receiver off the board in PPR leagues, Harrison finished 30th at the position in fantasy scoring with 197.50 points, a notable gap between expectation and reality. The primary culprit was a 53.4% catch rate, which ranked poorly given his 118 targets (21st among receivers). He cracked 100 yards in just two games (4/130/2 and 6/111/1) and posted mid-range fantasy scores in six others (17.40, 15.50, 16.40, 17.00, 15.60, and 17.30 points). The net result was a receiver who was a losing fantasy start roughly half the time. The building blocks were there (eight touchdowns and 14.3 yards per catch), but the floor remains a work in progress.

Last year, with five games with Kyler Murray, Harrison had 20 catches for 306 yards and two touchdowns (12.52 PPR fantasy points per game). His scoring average put him on pace for a top 15 wide receiver finished if repeated across his final 12 matchups. Over his next four starts, Harrison caught 14 of his 30 targets (46.7%) for 219 yards and two scores (11.98 FPPG).

The back half of Harrison’s season didn’t go well due to missed time with appendicitis, a heel issue, and a late-season foot injury. The Cardinals only had him on the field for 85 plays over their last eight games, leading to seven catches for 83 yards on 11 targets. His catch rate climbed to 56.2%.

Michael Wilson→ his ranking

Arizona invested a third-round pick in Wilson in the 2023 NFL Draft, betting on a receiver with an intriguing physical profile (6'2" and 215 pounds) who wins more through strength and physicality than speed. His 4.58 40-yard dash reflects a player who relies on leverage and effort over athleticism. His concerns coming in were a thin college resume and some vulnerability against press coverage, but he brings a workable route-running floor and plays with consistent effort on every snap. His hands were perceived as average rather than a strength.

His college backstory adds important context. After a promising 2019 breakout at Stanford (56/672/5 on 84 targets), Wilson managed just 14 games over the following three seasons due to a pair of foot injuries, finishing that stretch with 64 catches, 911 yards, and five touchdowns on 95 targets. His standout moment in that span came against Washington in 2022, when he went off for six catches, 176 yards, and two scores.

His rookie season in Arizona was an encouraging start. Over 13 games (missing four weeks with neck and shoulder issues), Wilson hauled in 38 of 58 targets for 565 yards and three touchdowns while playing 62.6% of offensive snaps. He averaged a healthy 14.9 yards per catch and recorded seven receptions of 20 or more yards, showing up as a legit big-play threat. His three best fantasy performances (7/76/2, 4/35/1, and 6/95) demonstrated his ceiling when targeted with purpose.

In 2024, Arizona deployed Wilson closer to the line of scrimmage, and it showed in his numbers — his yards per catch dipped from 14.9 to 11.7 while his catch (47) and target (71) totals both ticked up. Fantasy production barely moved, settling at 125.50 PPR points. He delivered six mid-range performances (8/64, 5/78, 2/21/1, 5/31/1, 5/55, and 2/57/1), but was held to three catches or fewer in 11 of his appearances, a consistency problem that capped his weekly value. A hamstring injury cut his season short in Week 18.

Last year, Wilson only had 22 catches for 231 yards and one score on 38 targets across nine games. He flashed in Week 11 (15/185 on 18 targets), followed by a WR1 down the stretch due to injuries to Marvin Harrison. His season ended with starting fantasy stats in six (10/118, 11/142/2, 5/54/1, 2/52/1, 5/89/1, and 5/99/1) over his final seven starts. Wilson averaged 11 targets over his final eight games, lifting him to 11th in PPR wide receiver scoring (220.60) and setting career highs in catches (78), receiving yards (1,006), touchdowns (7), and targets (126).

Despite his progression, his 2026 ADP (75) in the National Fantasy Football Championship ranks him 38th at wide receiver, which requires about 170.00 PPR fantasy points to payoff. I believe in his 60/800/5 floor, but 100 fewer passing attempts would lead to a 15% drop in his fantasy opportunity.

Kendrick Bourne→ his ranking

Despite seeing just 144 combined targets across 2020 and 2021, Bourne quietly carved out value as a backend fantasy receiver during that stretch. His 2021 season was a career-best across the board (55 catches, 800 yards, and five touchdowns), with a bonus contribution in the run game (12 carries for 125 yards). New England leaned on him as a deep ball threat, resulting in 14.5 yards per catch and 10 receptions of 20 or more yards, five of which went for at least 40. When the ball came his way, he was reliable, catching 78.6% of his targets.

That momentum stalled in 2022 as Bourne appeared to lose the trust of the New England coaching staff. He finished with a quietly productive catch rate (72.9%) but was barely involved, managing just 35 catches for 434 yards and one touchdown. The target distribution told the story. His only game with more than five looks came in Week 16, when Bourne finally broke out for 6 catches, 129 yards, and a score.

His 2023 season offered a fresh start, and through eight games, Bourne was on pace for career highs across the board (47 catches, 406 yards, and four touchdowns projected over a full season). He delivered starting fantasy value in three appearances (6/64/2, 10/89, and 6/63/1) before a torn ACL in his right knee ended his season prematurely for the second time in his career.

His recovery from knee surgery led to an empty 2024 season over 12 games (28/305/1 on 38 targets). Bourne only had one playable outcome (5/70/1). Last season, he flashed in Week 5 (10/142) and Week 6 (5/142) with the 49ers due to some wide receiver injuries. He failed to score a touchdown, and Bourne had one catch or fewer in seven of his 16 games.

Trey McBride→ his ranking

McBride's rookie year was spent largely in a complementary role behind Zach Ertz, and he made the most of his limited opportunities — catching 29 of 39 targets for 265 yards and a touchdown. He saved his best work for late in the season, with a four-catch, 55-yard performance in Week 15 and a seven-catch, 78-yard, one-touchdown breakout in Week 17.

The 2023 fantasy market presented a coin flip between Ertz and McBride, and the younger option proved to be the right call. McBride was relatively quiet through the first seven weeks (15 catches, 170 yards on 21 targets), but once he took over the starting role in Week 8 (announcing himself with a 10/95/1, 95-yard performance), the Cardinals’ offense ran through him. Over his final 10 games, McBride caught 66 of 85 targets for 655 yards and three touchdowns, with three additional standout outings (8/131, 8/89/1, and 10/102) and a floor of six catches in seven of those starts.

That second-half surge proved to be a preview of what was coming. McBride turned in a monster 2024 campaign, catching 111 of 147 targets for 1,146 yards and finishing as the second-best fantasy tight end in PPR formats with 249.80 points. The lingering limitations were a lack of touchdowns. He didn't find the end zone until Week 17 and finished with just two scores and modest big-play production at 10.3 yards per catch. Still, his volume and reliability were elite. Over his final 10 starts (78/824/2 on 102 targets — 17.86 fantasy points per game), McBride topped 15.00 points six times (9/124, 12/133, 12/96, 9/87, 12/123/1, and 7/65/1). A concussion sidelined him for Week 4, his only missed game of the season.

McBride soared in the Cardinals’ passing attack last year by setting new highs in catches (126), receiving yards (1,239), and targets (169). More importantly. He became an elite scoring threat (11 TDs). His yards per catch (9.8) regressed slightly. Arizona gave him double-digit targets in eight matchups, which led to six impact tight end games (8/72/1, 10/74/2, 9/127/1, 10/115/1, 12/134/2, and 10/76/1). He had a floor of six catches in 12 of his 17 starts.

Despite his elite outlook and previous success, McBride is the 27th-ranked player drafted (2nd tight end) in the National Fantasy Football Championship. His ADP (26) puts him in the early third round in that format. His edge at tight end is massive, creating a fantasy advantage even with some pullback in his stats. I’ll set his bar at 110 catches for 1,100 yards and seven touchdowns.

Chad Ryland

Over two seasons at Eastern Michigan and Maryland, Ryland developed into a top-tier kicker. He made 38 of his 45 field goals (84.4%) while missing one of his 87 extra-point tries. The Patriots added him in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Over 30 games with Arizona, Ryland made 53 of his 65 field goal attempts (81.5%) while going 10-for-14 from 50 yards or more. He has two missed extra points in his 88 tries since arriving in the NFL.