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Arizona Cardinals Defense vs Running Backs

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Cardinals allow to running backs. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

10.9
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
91
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 running backs faced the Arizona Cardinals (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Tyler Goodson
DAL
5.3
S2026 Wk8 Javonte Williams
DAL
6.7
S2026 Wk7 RJ Harvey
DEN
14
S2026 Wk7 Jonah Coleman
DEN
8.9
S2026 Wk7 J.K. Dobbins
DEN
8.3
S2026 Wk6 Blake Corum
LAR
14
S2026 Wk6 Kyren Williams
LAR
9.7
S2026 Wk5 Jahmyr Gibbs
DET
37.7
S2026 Wk5 Sione Vaki
DET
1.1
S2026 Wk4 Najee Harris
NYG
3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arizona Cardinals defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The Arizona Cardinals allow an average of 10.9 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (91 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the Arizona Cardinals?
Historically, running backs 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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