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Matt Prater - Heavily involved in Week 17 Prater went 4-for-5 on field-goal tries and made his only PAT attempt in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Prater was busy again Sunday, making multiple field goals for the fourth consecutive game. The 38-year-old was able to convert a 38-yard field goal in the first quarter, a 36-yarder in each of the second and third quarters before later adding a 57-yard boot in the final period. His only miss came late in the third, sailing a 43-yard try wide left. Prater has gone 12-for-14 on field-goal attempts over the last four contests, raising his season total to 22 makes over 25 tries while appearing in 12 games.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

David Blough - Moderate success in spot start Blough completed 24 of 40 passes for 222 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Blough got a spot start with Colt McCoy sidelined by a concussion. He showed some competence even without the benefit of targeting DeAndre Hopkins (knee), and he connected regularly with Trey McBride and Marquise Brown. Blough threw his lone touchdown of the game early in the second quarter on a four-yard toss to Trey McBride. It remains to be seen who will be under center for Arizona in Week 18 for a matchup against the 49ers.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Trey McBride - First career touchdown McBride recorded seven receptions on 10 targets for 78 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Falcons.

Impact McBride showed immediate rapport with David Blough and tied for the team lead in targets. He turned that into career-high marks in receptions and yards, highlighted by long gains of 26, 16 and 14 yards. In addition to the big plays, McBride hauled in his first career touchdown on a four-yard catch early in the second quarter. McBride had a slow start to his rookie season, but he now has at least three receptions in five of his last six games.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Greg Dortch - Does little with 10 targets Dortch recorded four receptions on 10 targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Coming off a career-high 10-catch performance in Week 16, Dortch tied for the team lead in targets. However, he was unable to convert that opportunity into any type of production as his longest reception went for just 11 yards. So long as DeAndre Hopkins (knee) remains sidelined, Dortch should continue to see expanded opportunity, though the overall state of the Arizona offense could hold back his numbers.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Marquise Brown - Six catches in loss Brown recorded six catches on nine targets for 61 yards in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Brown didn't see an uptick in opportunity in the absence of DeAndre Hopkins (knee), though he did command at least eight targets for the fourth time in his last five games. Brown was overshadowed by Trey McBride, but he still managed lengthy receptions of 19 and 17 yards. That helped him surpass 60 receiving yards in a game for the first time since Week 6.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals come up short again going with 4th QB in 4 weeks

For the first time in three years, David Blough trotted on the field as a starting quarterback

JANUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Koo kicks short field goal, Falcons edge Arizona 20-19

Younghoe Koo made a 21-yard field goal on the final play, lifting the Atlanta Falcons over the Arizona Cardinals 20-19 to end a four-game skid

JANUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robbie Anderson - Ruled out of Sunday's game Anderson (back) won't return to Sunday's contest in Atlanta.

Impact Anderson's Week 17 was abbreviated due to a back injury, resulting in one catch (on one target) for 13 yards. With DeAndre Hopkins (knee) inactive and Rondale Moore (groin) and Antoine Wesley (quadriceps) on IR, Marquise Brown, Greg Dortch, A.J. Green, Pharoh Cooper and Andre Baccellia are the available wide receivers on the Cardinals' active roster.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

James Conner - Picks up injury Sunday Conner sustained a shin injury during Sunday's game in Atlanta, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Prior to his departure in the fourth quarter, Conner had 16 carries for 79 yards and three catches (on three targets) for 31 yards. With Conner sidelined, the Cardinals are down to Keaontay Ingram and Corey Clement as options out of the backfield.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Ledbetter - Done for the day Ledbetter (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Ledbetter now finishes the afternoon having collected three tackles before his departure due to a knee injury. Michael Dogbe and Manny Jones are currently in line for expanded defensive line roles along with J.J. Watt.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Robbie Anderson - Questionable to return Sunday Anderson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons with a back injury.

Impact Anderson caught his lone target for 13 yards before exiting Sunday's contest. While the nature and severity of this back issue are still unclear, the 29-year-old was seen heading to the locker room before the end of the first half, according to Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site. With No. 1 wideout DeAndre Hopkins (knee) already inactive, Arizona will likely rely on Marquise Brown, Greg Dortch and A.J. Green to buoy the team's passing attack for the time being.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Ledbetter - Departs Sunday's matchup Ledbetter (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Ledbetter amassed three tackles before being knocked out of this weekend's contest versus Atlanta due to a knee injury. If he's unable to return for the rest of the afternoon, Michael Dogbe and Manny Jones should both handle more snaps along with J.J. Watt.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Anderson - Not playing Sunday Anderson (illness) is out Sunday against the Falcons, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Anderson was a late scratch for Week 17 and not on the team's inactive list. In his absence, Maxx Williams may see a slight uptick in snaps.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Wilson - Won't play Week 17 Wilson (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Wilson suffered a neck stinger last week against Tampa Bay and was deemed by Arizona head coach Kliff Kingsbury to be day-to-day. The cornerback logged a limited practice session Thursday, but that was sandwiched around Wednesday and Friday DNPs. Jace Whittaker appears in line to start in Wilson's place Sunday.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Baccellia - Signed to active roster The Cardinals signed Baccellia to their active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Baccellia has already played in six games for Arizona this season, including in each of the team's first five contests. He was waived in late November and subsequently re-signed to the Cardinals' practice squad, and he now re-joins the active roster. Most of his opportunity during the campaign has come with DeAndre Hopkins out of action, and that will again be the case Sunday with Hopkins out due to a knee injury. Still, Baccellia has just five catches for 32 yards on the campaign, so he isn't likely to play a key role against Atlanta.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DeAndre Hopkins - Not playing Sunday Hopkins (knee) has been downgraded and will not play in Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Considering Hopkins left Friday's practice early, it certainly appeared as if the knee injury was relatively serious and Saturday's designation confirms the notion. It's entirely possible Hopkins could be shut down for the rest of the season considering Week 18 means nothing in terms of the Cardinals' playoff hopes, but the team has yet to make anything official in that regard. Marquise Brown and Greg Dortch figure to get more opportunities with Hopkins out, although the prospect of third-stringer David Blough throwing the duo the ball might be an unenviable situation for fantasy managers.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game Trailer: Arizona Cardinals vs. Atlanta Falcons | Week 17

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • YOUTUBE

NBC's 'Sunday Night Football' rolls with new broadcast crew

Although NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” featured new faces in the booth and production truck before the season started, the broadcasts continue to deliver at a high level

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Containing J.J Watt, finishing the season on a positive | Cardinals vs. Falcons | FOX 5 Early Birds

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Marco Wilson - Questionable to play Sunday Wilson (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Falcons, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Wilson was forced out with a stinger in his neck during the Week 16 loss to Tampa Bay, and he was deemed day-to-day by Arizona coach Kliff Kingsbury heading into Week 17 prep. The second-year cornerback then logged one limited session Thursday sandwiched between DNPs on Wednesday and Friday, so his official availability will come down to the pregame inactives list released 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 1 pm E.T. kickoff. With fellow starter Antonio Hamilton (hip) ruled out, the Cardinals' secondary could be left with three available cornerbacks if Wilson ultimately sits out.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Allen - Remains out Week 17 Allen (hand) will not suit up for Sunday's game versus the Falcons, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Allen will now miss his third game in a row due to a left hand injury sustained against New England in Week 14. The 25-year-old defensive end also underwent surgery for this issue Dec. 14, and with the Cardinals already eliminated from playoff contention, it's unclear if he'll return for the regular-season finale against San Francisco on Sunday, Jan. 8. With Allen still sidelined, expect Jonathan Ledbetter to once again step up into a starting role opposite J.J. Watt.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Ridder's first start at Mercedes-Benz stadium | Cardinals vs. Falcons hype

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Antonio Hamilton - Won't play against Atlanta Hamilton (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Hamilton was unable to practice to begin the week due to his hip injury, and the issue will force him to sit out in Week 17. His final chance to take the field this year will be Jan. 8 against the 49ers.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James Conner - Good to go Conner (illness) returned to practice Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact His return as a full participant after back-to-back missed practices sets Conner up for another large workload, though at some point the Cardinals might consider giving their backups some playing time with a playoff berth out of the equation. Conner topped 90 percent snap share in four of the past five games, and he should get plenty of touches Sunday in Atlanta even if he fails to match that number again.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE