The Arizona Cardinals are facing significant challenges as they prepare for Week 6 of the NFL season. After starting with two consecutive wins against the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers, the team has experienced a three-game losing streak. This series of defeats has included a disappointing loss to the Tennessee Titans, who entered the game without a victory.
Offensive Changes for the Cardinals
In light of their recent struggles, the Cardinals are implementing notable changes on offense. Jacoby Brissett will step in as the starting quarterback due to Kyler Murray’s foot injury. Additionally, running back Bam Knight is expected to assume a more prominent role in the upcoming game.
Bam Knight’s Increased Role
Reports from ESPN indicate that Knight will be a key player as the Cardinals face the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday. Last week, Knight had limited action, rushing four times for 11 yards and scoring one touchdown. His performance comes following a tough outing from Michael Carter, who managed just 51 yards with an average of less than three yards per carry.
Running Back Production
- Emari Demercado led the team in rushing last week with 81 yards, though most of that came from a single play.
- The Cardinals need more consistent production from their running backs, especially with Murray out.
- So far this season, Murray has been the team’s leading rusher with 173 yards.
This weekend against the Colts, Knight will be looking to improve upon his previous career stats. In his rookie season with the New York Jets, he logged 85 rushing attempts for 300 yards and one touchdown. However, his activity has since declined due to frequent changes among practice squads and active rosters.
Fantasy Impact
With Knight starting against the Colts, Michael Carter’s fantasy value has sharply declined. FantasyPros reported that Carter scored 13.3 fantasy points last week, but his role will be diminished this week. There is a possibility for Knight to be a viable flex option for fantasy managers in need of running back support, particularly given the Cardinals’ tendency to involve running backs in the passing game.
The game between the Cardinals and Colts is set to commence at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET. As the Cardinals aim to bounce back from a difficult stretch, all eyes will be on their reshaped offensive lineup and the performance of Bam Knight.
