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Arizona Cardinals Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

9.7
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
141
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Cardinals

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

#1 Target 🎯
Puka Nacua
LAR
24.7
avg pts vs Cardinals (4 games)
#2 Target
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
SEA
23
avg pts vs Cardinals (5 games)
#3 Target
Mike Evans⚠
SF
18.1
avg pts vs Cardinals (3 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games wide receivers faced the Arizona Cardinals (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 CeeDee Lamb
DAL
12.8
S2026 Wk8 Ryan Flournoy
DAL
13.1
S2026 Wk8 George Pickens
DAL
6.8
S2026 Wk7 Jaylen Waddle
DEN
8.8
S2026 Wk7 Lil'Jordan Humphrey
DEN
1.5
S2026 Wk7 Marvin Mims Jr.
DEN
7.6
S2026 Wk7 Courtland Sutton
DEN
7.5
S2026 Wk6 Puka Nacua
LAR
14
S2026 Wk6 Konata Mumpfield
LAR
3.5
S2026 Wk5 Jameson Williams
DET
18.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arizona Cardinals defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The Arizona Cardinals allow an average of 9.7 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (141 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the Arizona Cardinals?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the Arizona Cardinals: Puka Nacua (24.7 avg pts in 4 games), Jaxon Smith-Njigba (23 avg pts in 5 games), Mike Evans (18.1 avg pts in 3 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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