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| Defensive end/linebacker Travis LaBoy limped off the field late in the fourth quarter of the Week 6 win over the Cowboys. |
Our View: We'll update his status when more is known. LaBoy has had a couple big afternoons this year, but he is too inconsistent for most IDP owners. |
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| Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald caught five balls for 79 yards and a touchdown in the Week 6 win over the Cowboys. |
Our View: Fitzy has either at least 120 yards or a touchdown in all six games this season, and he is making a strong case to be considering the No. 1 fantasy wideout. |
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| Quarterback Kurt Warner completed 22-of-30 passes for 236 yards, two scores, and one interception in the Week 6 win over the Cowboys. |
Our View: Warner has thrown for multiple touchdowns in five straight games and in 13 of the last 14 contests. He is an every-week fantasy starter regardless of the matchup. |
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| Wide receiver Steve Breaston caught eight passes for 102 yards and a touchdown in the Week 6 win over the Cowboys. |
Our View: Breaston has been doing his best Anquan Boldin impression and showing us that the Cardinals will be in good hands if they ever decide to trade the star wideout. This backup's fantasy value obviously hinges on whether or not Boldin is able to return after the Week 7 bye. |
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| QB Brian St. Pierre (3rd), DB Oliver Celestin, FB Tim Castille, T Elliot Vallejo, T Brandon Keith, DT Alan Branch, WR Anquan Boldin, TE Ben Patrick.
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Our View: Steve Breaston makes his second straight start in place of Anquan Boldin, who is out with a head injury. On the defensive side of the ball, strong safety Adrian Wilson (hamstring) is active. |
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| The Arizona Cardinals are thrilled with the play of fullback Terrelle Smith, specifically his blocking, accoridng to Pro Football Weekly. |
Our View: Smith is not relevant to fantasy rosters, as he has just one catch for six yards and no carries this season, but he is to fantasy owners who depend on him to open up holes for Edgerrin James and Tim Hightower. |
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| Bertrand Berry is expected to return from his groin injury this weekend against Dallas, according to the East Valley Tribune. |
Our View: Berry has been a strong contributor to the Cardinals' pass rush with three sacks so far this season, and will provide a boost this weekend while battling Tony Romo and the Cowboys. |
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| Adrian Wilson intends to appeal his $25,000 fine for driving Bills' quarterback Trent Edwards to the ground, according to the East Valley Tribune. But he said, "It’s kind of hard to appeal something when you’ve got 15 personal fouls in your career, and numerous fines for hits like that. It’s kind of the reputation."
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Our View: He also pointed out the head-to-head hit the previous week on teammate Anquan Boldin has heightened awareness of player safety.
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| Updating an earlier report, Anquan Boldin has been ruled out for Week 6, according to the AP. |
Our View: Steve Breaston will take his place in the starting lineup opposite Larry Fitzgerald. Arizona has a bye in Week 7. |
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| Cardinals safety Adrian Wilson was fined $25,000 for unnecessarily driving the quarterback to the ground in the team's game against Buffalo last week, according to NFL.com. |
Our View: Wilson laid one on Bills quarterback Trent Edwards, which knocked him out with a concussion. It was his third fine for an illegal hit in the last two seasons. |
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| The chances that Cardinals wideout Anquan Boldin will play on Sunday against the Cowboys are extremely slim, even though he has not been ruled out for the game, according to the Arizona Republic. |
Our View: Boldin was at the team's practice, yet did not participate and left early. He had surgery on his sinus to fix a fracture just a week ago. |
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| Roderick Hood will try and be back for Sunday's matchup against Dallas, according to the AP. "I definitely want to play, man," cornerback Rod Hood said. "You just know this is going to be a big game for us, and it's a big game for them." |
Our View: He was limited in practice on Thursday but will probably make an appearance. He does not hold much IDP value. |
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| The East Valley Tribune reports that coach Ken Whisenhunt says safety Adrian Wilson "is better than he was last week." |
Our View: Wilson played exclusively on third downs last week, but could be a more active part of the defense this week against Dallas. |
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| Tight end Leonard Pope was a full participant in practice on Thursday according to the team's website. He should be ready to go for Week 6. |
Our View: Pope has only three receptions in five games this season and does not hold any fantasy value, with or without Anquan Boldin in the lineup. |
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| The Cardinals' website reports that Anquan Boldin returned to the team's practice facility on Thursday but was not able to practice. There's a chance he could practice tomorrow. |
Our View: He is returning from a fractured sinus cavity and it would surprise us if he was ready to go on Sunday. Once he does return, he will still be one of the top wideouts in the game. |
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| Kurt Warner says he will seriously consider hanging up his cleats at the end of the 2008 season after witnessing the devastating hit to teammate Anquan Boldin, according to the Associated Press. Warner sent a text message to his wife immediately after the hit on Boldin last week in which he apparently expressed his desire to consider the quality of life he will have with his family when he is done playing football. |
Our View: The surprise isn't that these thoughts went through Warner's mind, the surprise is that they became public knowledge. The 37 year old QB can still bring it on game day, though you can't down a guy for wanting to be there for his family after taking a beating during his career. He will remain the starter, and a good one at that, for now. |
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| The Arizona Republic suggests that Anquan Boldin could miss Week 6 against Dallas. |
Our View: The Cardinals do not intend to rush him back, which is reasonable since the team is 3-2 at the top of the NFC West and Steve Breaston is performing well in Boldin's absence. |
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| Ben Patrick sustained a knee injury while being tackled in Sunday's win over Buffalo, according to the East Valley Tribune. |
Our View: He was in and out of the lineup following the injury. He was previously recovering from a high ankle sprain. |
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| Roderick Hood was forced out of Sunday's game against Buffalo due to a groin injury, according to the East Valley Tribune. |
Our View: Rookie Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie saw extensive playing time in Hood's absence, but only registered one solo tackle. Hood holds little fantasy value, but is a solid starting cornerback for Arizona, and their secondary will take a hit if he is forced to miss time. Terrell Owens and the Cowboys' aerial attack will be coming to town in Week 6. |
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| Adrian Wilson played through his hamstring injury Sunday, but did not register any tackles while limited to third-downs, according to the East Valley Tribune. |
Our View: He did cause Trent Edwards' concussion however, when he drilled the young quarterback just a moment after releasing a pass. The Cardinals have a big game against Dallas in Week 6, and it will be hard to keep Wilson off the field. |
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| Cardinals nose tackles Gabriel Watson made his 2008 season debut in the Cardinals Week 5 win over the bills and had a sack and a forced fumble. |
Our View: Watson was recovering from a fractured kneecap and with his return he has added depth to the Cardinals defensive line. |
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| Larry Fitzgerald had a streak of three straight games with at least 100 yards receiving coming into Week 5. That streak ended in the Cardinals' 41-17 win over the Bills but Fitzgerald visited the end zone twice. |
Our View: Fitzgerald only had 52 yards receiving in Week 5 but the he has not tallied four touchdown receptions in 2008. |
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| Kurt Warner continued his stellar start to the 2008 season with 250 yards passing and two touchdown in the Cardinals' 41-17 win over the Bills. |
Our View: The two touchdown passes was good news for the Cardinals but the best news was that Warner didn't turn the ball over at all. |
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| Safety Adrian Wilson (hamstring) is active for the Week 5 game against the Bills. |
Our View: IDP fantasy owners may still want to choose another option. Wilson seems risky after missing Week 4 and being limited throughout the practice week. |
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| Week 5 inactives: QB Brian St. Pierre (3rd), FB Tim Castille, OT Elliot Vallejo, OT Brandon Keith, DT Alan Branch, TE Jerame Tuman, DE Bertrand Berry, WR Anquan Boldin. |
Our View: We already knew Boldin was out, and we figured the doubtful Berry would not play. Steve Breaston will start in Boldin’s place. Adrian Wilson will return after missing Week 4. |
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| Adrian Wilson did not practice Friday but Whisenhunt said he was improving and will be a game time decision according to azcardinals.com. |
Our View: Wilson has a sore hamstring and is a very risky start this weekend. Although he remains one of the better safeties in the game, you IDP players are better off with someone else this Sunday. |
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| Tight end Leonard Pope is listed as questionable with a bum ankle according to the team's website. |
Our View: Pope has been largely ineffective through four games with just two catches for 20 yards and no touchdowns. |
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| Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin had surgery on Thursday to repair a facial fracture, according to the East Valley Tribune. |
Our View: Boldin will definitely be out on Sunday, and it remains a distinct possibility that he will be out the following week as well. |
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| Cardinals third-round draft pick, receiver Early Doucet, will likely see his first action of the year when the team takes on the Buffalo Bills, according to the Arizona Republic. |
Our View: Doucet will be suiting up due to the injury suffered by Anquan Boldin. He holds very little fantasy value, as he is the No. 4 option behind Larry Fitzgerald, Steve Breaston and Jerheme Urban. |
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| Leonard Pope was unable to practice Thursday due to his ankle ailment, according to the Arizona Republic. |
Our View: Even if he is able to play, he should not be considered for fantasy lineups against a tough Bills' defense. Pope only registered two receptions for 20 yards so far this season. |
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| Adrian Wilson must practice Friday in order to play in Week 5 against the unbeaten Bills, according to the Arizona Republic. |
Our View: He sat out Wednesday and Thursday while nursing a hamstring ailment. The Bills' offense, namely Lee Evans, would benefit if the elite strong safety is unable to play this weekend. |
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| Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner was seen wearing a wrap around his right index finger after the game against the Jets, and it may be hurting him, according to Mike Sando of ESPN.com. |
Our View: Warner has had problems with his throwing hand for many seasons, dating back to a thumb injury he sustained in St. Louis. Warner fumbled on four occasions against the Jets, and he has had problems holding onto the ball in the past. |
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| Cardinals nose tackle Gabriel Watson is expected to make his 2008 season debut in the Cardinals Week 5 game, according to the Arizona Republic. |
Our View: With Watson coming back into the fold, he will add some much needed depth on the Cardinals defensive line. |
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| Adrian Wilson is sitting out Wednesday's practice while nursing his hamstring ailment, according to the Cardinals' official website. |
Our View: He is considered day-to-day. When healthy, Wilson is among the very best safeties in the NFL. The Bills' offense, namely Lee Evans, would benefit if Wilson is unable to play this weekend. |
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| Bertrand Berry, who is dealing with a groin tear, was absent from the start of Wednesday's practice, according to the Cardinals' official website. |
Our View: The source does not expect Berry back this week. Berry was off to a solid start with three sacks and a forced fumble prior to getting hurt. |
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| Anquan Boldin missed the opening portion of Wednesday's practice, according to the Cardinals' official website. He is suffering from a fractured sinus membrane. |
Our View: Boldin is slated to meet with the media after the workout. We will keep you posted on his status for this weekend's game against Buffalo. |
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| Ryan Moats has been released by the Cardinals, according to the Arizona Republic. Wide receiver Onrea Jones was signed to the practice squad as the corresponding move. |
Our View: He held no fantasy value while working on the practice squad. Jones was added for practice depth at receiver with both Anquan Boldin and Sean Morey nursing injuries. |
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| Scout.com indicates that Steve Breaston is likely to start in Week 5 in place of the injured Anquan Boldin. |
Our View: Breaston has fared well this season while operating as the slot receiver, with 13 receptions for 194 yards over the first four weeks. He would be worth fantasy consideration, but has a tough match-up against the still unbeaten Bills. |
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