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Arizona Cardinals Defense vs Flex (RB/WR/TE)

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Cardinals allow to flex (rb/wr/te). Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

9.5
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to flex (rb/wr/te)
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs FLEX
311
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Cardinals

Players who have historically scored most against the Arizona Cardinals defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Jahmyr Gibbs
DET
27
avg pts vs Cardinals (2 games)
#2 Target
Christian McCaffrey⚠
SF
26.9
avg pts vs Cardinals (3 games)
#3 Target
Chuba Hubbard
CAR
25.6
avg pts vs Cardinals (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games flex (rb/wr/te) faced the Arizona Cardinals (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 George Pickens
DAL
6.8
S2026 Wk8 Brevyn Spann-Ford
DAL
7.1
S2026 Wk8 CeeDee Lamb
DAL
12.8
S2026 Wk8 Ryan Flournoy
DAL
13.1
S2026 Wk8 Javonte Williams
DAL
6.7
S2026 Wk8 Tyler Goodson
DAL
5.3
S2026 Wk8 James Mitchell
DAL
6
S2026 Wk7 RJ Harvey
DEN
14
S2026 Wk7 Courtland Sutton
DEN
7.5
S2026 Wk7 Jonah Coleman
DEN
8.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arizona Cardinals defense good or bad for fantasy flex (rb/wr/te)?
The Arizona Cardinals allow an average of 9.5 fantasy points per game to flex (rb/wr/te), ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (311 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which flex (rb/wr/te) should I start against the Arizona Cardinals?
Historically, flex (rb/wr/te) who have scored most against the Arizona Cardinals: Jahmyr Gibbs (27 avg pts in 2 games), Christian McCaffrey (26.9 avg pts in 3 games), Chuba Hubbard (25.6 avg pts in 2 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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