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Cardinals vs Saints Gameday Live | 2022 NFL Week 7
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Robbie Anderson - May play bigger role than expected Anderson may play "more than you'd expect" in his Cardinals debut Thursday against the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Following his trade from Carolina to Arizona on Monday, Anderson has had only two days to get up to speed with the Cardinals' playbook. While he initially was expected to get "15-to-20 snaps," per Rapoport, Anderson has acclimated quickly in his new home and could play a decent role Week 7. Anderson is helped by the fact that Marquise Brown (foot) is on injured reserve, but in any case the former will be a part of the team's options at wide receiver Thursday along with DeAndre Hopkins, Rondale Moore, A.J. Green and Greg Dortch.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rodrigo Blankenship - Subbing for Prater on Thursday Blankenship will serve as the Cardinals' placekicker Thursday versus the Saints with Matt Prater (hip) sidelined, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Impact With Prater out for a third consecutive contest, Blankenship will be the second kicker to stand in for him after Matt Ammendola handled those duties Weeks 5-6. In parts of three seasons with the Colts, Blankenship made 45 of 53 field-goal attempts and 52 of 55 point-after tries, which amounted to 8.5 points per game in his 22 appearances.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trayvon Mullen - Sidelined for TNF Mullen (hamstring) was ruled inactive ahead of Thursday's game against the Saints.
Impact Mullen managed to log three consecutive limited practices this week, but he'll ultimately be ruled out for the third consecutive game against New Orleans. The fourth-year cornerback played just 18 defensive snaps in two games against the Rams and Panthers this season, so his absence won't have much of an impact on Arizona's defense. With Mullen sidelined, expect Antonio Hamilton and Christian Matthew to slot in behind starters Byron Murphy and Marco Wilson.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Eno Benjamin - Another start on tap Benjamin will be the Cardinals' No. 1 running back Thursday versus the Saints with both James Conner (ribs) and Darrel Williams (knee) inactive, Darren Urban of the team's official...
Impact While Benjamin tended to a foot injury this week, following an LP/LP/FP practice regimen Monday through Wednesday, the road has been cleared for him to earn a second straight start in place of Conner. This past Sunday in Seattle, Benjamin handled 87 percent of the offensive snaps on his way to 18 touches for 65 yards from scrimmage. Meanwhile, rookie sixth-rounder Keontay Ingram handled the other 13 percent and earned three carries.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lecitus Smith - Not playing Thursday Smith (coach's decision) is ruled inactive for Thursday's game against the Saints,
Impact Smith won't play Thursday night against New Orleans due to a coach's decision. The rookie has suited up for just two games in 2022 and continues to serve as added depth on Arizona's offensive line.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Thompson - Good to go Thursday Thompson (hamstring) is active for Thursday night's game against the Saints.
Impact After practicing in a limited fashion this past week due to a hamstring injury, Thompson will be good to go against New Orleans. As one of Arizona's top tacklers, Thompson has logged 40 tackles, one interception and four pass breakups through his six games.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Prater - Missing third straight game Prater (hip) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Saints.
Impact Prater thus will miss a third contest in a row as he tends to a right hip injury. This time around, Rodrigo Blankenship instead of Matt Ammendola will handle placekicking duties for the Cardinals. Prater will look to rest up for the Cardinals' next outing Sunday, Oct. 30 in Minnesota.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
James Conner - Not suiting up Thursday Conner (ribs) is listed as inactive Thursday against the Saints.
Impact Conner thus will miss a second game in a row along with Darrel Williams (knee), leaving the Cardinals backfield in the hands of Eno Benjamin (foot) and, to a lesser extent, rookie sixth-round pick Keaontay Ingram. After Thursday's contest, Arizona doesn't play again until Sunday, Oct. 30 at Minnesota, so Conner will have extra time to get healthy ahead of Week 8 action.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Corey Clement - Joins active roster Thursday The Cardinals elevated Clement to their active roster Thursday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Impact With fellow running backs James Conner (ribs) currently listed as questionable and Darrel Williams (knee) ruled out for Thursday's contest versus the Saints, Clement could find himself operating as Arizona's third backfield option in Week 7 behind Eno Benjamin and Keaontay Ingram. The 27-year-old suited up for Sunday's game against the Seahawks but saw just 15 special teams snaps.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rodrigo Blankenship - Joins 53-man roster Thursday The Cardinals elevated Blankenship from their practice squad Thursday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Impact Blankenship was signed to Arizona's practice squad Tuesday, and he could serve as the team's top kicker for Thursday night's matchup against the Saints if Matt Prater (hip) -- who's currently questionable to play -- is eventually ruled inactive for a third consecutive contest. The 25-year-old was let go by Indianapolis after going 2-for-3 on field-goal attempts and 2-for-2 on extra-point tries in Week 1.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cody Ford - Returns to active roster Ford (ankle) was activated from IR on Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Ford will provide depth on the offensive line for the Cardinals now that he is healthy. However, with Justin Pugh (knee) out for the season, he could also bypass Max Garcia for the starting left guard job, if he proves worthy of the spot.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Pugh - Moves to IR Pugh (knee) was placed on IR on Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Pugh tore the ACL in his right knee during Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, and he will be out for the remainder of the season. In his absence, Max Garcia should take over at left guard, although Cody Ford (ankle) was activated from IR on Thursday and will work to try and unseat Garcia from that role.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marquise Brown - Officially goes to injured reserve The Cardinals placed Brown (foot) on injured reserve Thursday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Impact This move was expected after Brown sustained a foot injury this past Sunday in Seattle that's slated to keep him sidelined for at least one month. He'll thus miss at least the Cardinals' next four games and perhaps more considering the aforementioned timeline. With Brown joining Antoine Wesley (hip) on IR, Arizona's receiving corps now consists of DeAndre Hopkins, Rondale Moore, A.J. Green, Robbie Anderson and Greg Dortch.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE
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Justin Pugh - Officially out Thursday Pugh (knee) was ruled out for Thursday's game against the Saints, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Pugh's season may be over after he suffered a knee injury during Sunday's loss to the Seahawks. While the results of his subsequent MRI test are unknown, the 32-year-old will remain sidelined for this quick turnaround to Thursday's game. In Pugh's absence, Max Garcia should draw the start at right guard versus New Orleans.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rodney Hudson - Out again Thursday Hudson (knee) was ruled out for Thursday's game against the Saints, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Hudson will miss his third straight game with a lingering knee injury, which kept him sidelined during each practice this week. With the 33-year-old out, Sean Harlow will once again start at center. Hudson's next opportunity to play will come against Minnesota on Sunday, Oct. 30.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dennis Gardeck - Won't play Thursday Gardeck (ankle) was ruled out for Thursday's game against the Saints, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Gardeck was forced out with an unspecified ankle issue during Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, leaving him sidelined in each practice this week. With the fifth-year outside linebacker inactive, expect Victor Dimukeje to step in opposite Markus Golden.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 19, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
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Zaven Collins - Ready for Thursday Night Football Collins (shoulder) doesn't have a designation for Thursday's contest versus the Saints, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact After being listed as limited on Monday's practice estimate, Collins had a cap on his reps at Tuesday's session and handled every rep at Wednesday's walkthrough. With his availability confirmed ahead of Thursday, he'll again serve as one of Arizona's top producers of tackles along with safeties Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson (hamstring, questionable), assuming the latter is active.
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Thompson - Questionable for Week 7 Thompson (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Thursday's contest against the Saints, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Thompson opened Week 7 prep as a non-participant on Monday's estimated report, but he followed it up with limited showings at both Tuesday's practice and Wednesday's walkthrough. Still, his status for Thursday will have to wait until 90 minutes before an 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. Assuming he's active, Thompson can continue to be relied upon as one of Arizona's top tacklers alongside fellow safety Budda Baker and inside linebacker Zaven Collins.
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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