Game Overview ::
By papy324 >>
- Kyler Murray could miss this game, which would change the dynamic of the Cardinals’ offense. The Cardinals are relatively healthy outside of Murray.
- CB Kenny Moore missed practice on Wednesday with an Achilles injury, but other than him, the Colts are relatively healthy.
- The Colts’ offense has been one of the biggest surprises of the year. They are tied with the Lions for the most red-zone drives per game.
- Jonathan Taylor rarely leaves the field and would likely be the RB1 if we were redrafting today.
- All the Colts pass catchers are affordable, but Taylor does so much of the scoring, they are all starting to feel like floor rather than ceiling plays.
- This is an important game for the Cardinals to stay alive in a tough division after one of the worst loses a team can experience last week.
- Michael Carter was the clear lead back last week, and after Emari Demarcado’s end-zone antics, he could see an even bigger role.
- Is Marvin Harrison Jr. good at football? Your answer to that question should dictate if you consider him for DFS. He probably benefits if Murray sits.
- Trey McBride’s price has been falling as he fails to post a big game, but his usage metrics remain strong.
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How arizona Will Try To Win ::
The 2-3 Cardinals are entering Week 6 after one of the most disappointing losses of the year. The Redbirds were up, 21-6, in the fourth quarter, with Demercado strolling into the end zone at the end of a 52-yard run. Sadly, Demercado, as so many have before him, decided to hit the Griddy before taking care of the technicality of scoring a touchdown. It was all downhill from there, as the 0-4 Titans ripped off 17 straight fourth-quarter points to steal the win. Johnathan Gannon was fined $100,000 for his “altercation” (in my day this was called getting chewed out by a coach for being stupid) with Demercado on the sidelines. This is the type of game you should never lose, and one you can’t lose if you’re going to be a contender. The Cardinals have been playing slowly (29th in second per play), but they’ve also been aggressive (seventh in PROE). Favoring the pass makes sense when you consider the state of their RB room. Carter was on the practice squad two weeks ago, Demercado can’t be trusted, and most of us thought Bam Knight was a Batman villain before last week. The Cardinals’ O-line has also been good (No. 7-ranked by PFF), but had a rough week, falling three spots in the rankings after giving up 12 pressures against a previously lackluster Titans pass rush.
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The Colts have been below average (18th in DVOA) against the run and middling (15th in DVOA) against the pass. The Colts’ defense doesn’t stand out based on DVOA, but they have been hard to score against (fifth-fewest points allowed) and are generating pressure (2.8 sacks per game). It’s worth noting that while the Colts limited the three weaker offenses (MIA/TEN/LV) they’ve faced to a combined 34 points, they haven’t been as good against the two better offenses (DAL/LAR) they’ve faced, allowing 55 combined points in those games. Drew Petzing hasn’t shown himself to be an adaptable coordinator, and the Colts’ defense doesn’t present a clear path of least resistance. The Cardinals have been leaning into a pass-heavy approach and with the state of their RBs, they are going to try and win through Harrison and McBride. Expect another pass-heavy gameplan.
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