“Jeremiyah Love (ankle) trying to get right after a high-ankle sprain, will miss another game this week. He’s been ruled out by coach Mike LaFleur,” as reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Love sustained a high ankle sprain in Week 4, when the Cardinals were blown out by the Detroit Lions in a 45-21 rout. Then, Love was limited to 12 carries and managed just 22 yards on the ground. It’s been that kind of season so far for the rookie out of Notre Dame, who has yet to find his footing in Glendale. Against the Broncos, Love will be out with the ankle injury for a second straight game.

Love’s numbers in 2026

So far in the 2026 NFL season, Love has totaled 67 carries for 245 yards (an average of 3.7 yards per carry) and a touchdown. Love has also caught 11 passes for 36 yards and a touchdown.

He has yet to surpass the 100-yard rushing mark in a game this season, with his season (and career) best being his 90-yard rushing (109 total) outing against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3.

Broncos face another team missing RB1

With the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft ruled out for Sunday’s game against Denver, the Broncos will face yet another weakened running back room. In Week 6, the Broncos took down the Seattle Seahawks. Love’s fellow Fighting Irish teammate Jadarian Price didn’t play for the Seahawks against the Broncos. Neither did Zach Charbonnet.

Cardinals’ RB depth chart

With Love’s injury leaving Arizona’s No. 1 RB slot up for grabs, the Cards’ ground game will fall on the shoulders of Tyler Allgeier and Bam Knight. As it stands, James Conner remains on Injured Reserve (IR). During last week’s 18-16 win over the Rams, Knight made the most of his touches, even though Allgeier had the most carries.

Allgeier finished the day with 18 carries for 38 yards (an average of 2.1 yards per carry), as well as a catch for a 10-yard gain. Knight, on the other hand, recorded 15 carries for 80 yards (an average of 5.3 yards per carry) and two catches for 18 yards.

In Love’s absence, the Cardinals failed to score a single touchdown and watched kicker Chad Ryland carry them to victory as he scored six field goals, including the game-winner from 43 yards as time expired. Incredibly enough, in the only game this season in which Arizona didn’t score a touchdown, it still secured its second win of the season—and did so against an offseason Super Bowl LXI favorite.

Key takeaways

• Jeremiyah Love was ruled out by the Arizona Cardinals for Week 7 against Denver.
• A high ankle sprain has sidelined Jeremiyah Love for a second straight game.
• Jeremiyah Love totals 245 rushing yards on 67 carries in the 2026 season.

Garrett’s absence has been a significant setback for a Rams defense that expected to rely on his pass-rushing ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks. The team has also been unable to see the anticipated partnership between Garrett and Aaron Donald, a combination that could have created major problems for opposing offensive lines.

With Los Angeles struggling to keep pace in the NFC West, Garrett’s eventual return remains an important storyline. The Rams need their defense to find consistency while the veteran edge rusher works his way back from surgery, but his recovery timeline will determine when he can rejoin the lineup.

When will Myles Garrett return from injury?

Myles Garrett was placed on injured reserve following his knee procedure and already missed for games. So far, there’s no specific date for his return as the expected timeline was at least of six weeks.

His absence also affects how Los Angeles can generate pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Without Garrett, the Rams must look to other defensive linemen and pass rushers to create disruption, while the rest of the defense works to limit explosive plays. The challenge becomes even greater against division opponents, where every result can affect the NFC West race.

For the Rams, getting Garrett back healthy could provide a major boost during the second half of the season. His ability to win one-on-one matchups and disrupt passing plays makes him a valuable piece of the defensive plan, but the team will need to be patient as he recovers. Until he is cleared to return, Los Angeles must find a way to remain competitive without its injured star.

Key takeaways

• Myles Garrett is sidelined after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery.
• The Rams placed Garrett on injured reserve after Week 1.
• Los Angeles needs its defensive star back as it fights to keep pace in the NFC West.

The first-round pick has been dealing with ankle issues throughout his rookie campaign, and the discomfort has continued to affect him in recent weeks. After playing against the Detroit Lions in Week 5, Love did not practice during the week leading up to the Rams game. The Cardinals ultimately decided that giving him time to recover was the best option.

Although his absence is a setback for Arizona, there is a positive update regarding the rookie’s status moving forward. Head coach Mike LaFleur said the team has not discussed placing Love on injured reserve, offering some encouragement that the organization is not currently preparing for an extended absence.

When will Jeremiyah Love return?

Matt LaFleur confirmed that Jeremiyah Love will miss the Week 6 matchup against Los Angeles, emphasizing the importance of allowing the running back’s ankle to heal.

The Cardinals are taking a cautious approach rather than risking further aggravation, especially given the importance of Love’s explosiveness and ability to make sharp cuts as a runner. “No. There’s no discussion of IR or anything like that. Got to really reevaluate his ankle injury. I mean, really every single day. Not enough right now to go.” For now, Arizona has not committed to a specific return date.

Cardinals RB depth chart

With Jeremiyah Love sidelined, veteran Tyler Allgeier is expected to take on a larger role, with Bam Knight also available in the backfield. The Cardinals will need their other running backs to contribute against the Rams while Love focuses on recovery. His status during the coming week will be worth monitoring, but the lack of injured reserve discussions provides a reason for optimism as Arizona looks ahead to its next game.

Key takeaways

• Jeremiyah Love is out against the Rams with an ankle injury.
• Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur said there have been no discussions about placing Love on injured reserve.
• Arizona will reassess Love’s ankle as he works toward a potential return.

Arizona has allowed at least 30 points in four consecutive games, and its 162 total points allowed are the most in the NFL. Despite growing calls for changes, including at defensive coordinator, LaFleur made it clear on Monday that nobody will be stripped of play-calling duties. He believes the problem centers on consistency, not talent.

“I’ve seen it, I just haven’t seen it consistently,” LaFleur said. “And again, I know we can help them with that consistency by providing the clarity, calling the right plays, both offense, defense, special teams.”

LaFleur expresses faith in roster

The coaching staff will not change, but the roster is shifting. Arizona traded wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans during Sunday’s loss. LaFleur added that he believes the right pieces are already in the building, somewhat contradicting the front office’s latest move.

“I do believe we have the right guys on defense to play better, and I told them that today,” he said. “But we gotta help them with that, whether that’s providing the clarity, whether it’s making it easier, what have you.”

Arizona’s ongoing slump

The Cardinals, after winning in Week 1 at the Chargers, have now lost four in a row. The Cardinals last won at home on September 14, 2025. Next week, they face the Rams in L.A., followed by the Broncos coming to town. After that, the Cardinals visit the Cowboys, travel to Seattle, host the Rams, and face the Chiefs in Kansas City.

That 1-4 record could end up being 1-10 before the Commanders arrive in Week 12. With Arizona’s bye not coming until Week 14, the time could be coming for a flip from Brissett to rookie Carson Beck, if only to let the Cardinals evaluate whether they should ride with Beck in 2027 or target a quarterback with what could be a top-five pick in the 2027 draft.

Key takeaways

• A 1-4 record was reached by the Arizona Cardinals after losing to Detroit.
• 162 total points allowed by the Arizona Cardinals lead the NFL.
• Marvin Harrison Jr. was traded by the Arizona Cardinals to the Houston Texans.

The move, reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN, also includes Arizona sending a 7th-round pick to the Texans. Now, the Texans have the wideout reuniting with former Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud.

As for the Cardinals, they’ve been preparing for this move for quite a while. Now, they’ll rely on other weapons to keep the passing game moving. After all, it was an underwhelming stint for Harrison in Arizona.

Texans updated WR depth chart

Harrison thrived in College Football with Stroud as his quarterback. In 2022, Harrison racked up 77 catches for 1,263 yards and 14 touchdowns with Stroud. The chemistry is there, now the Texans need to unlock Harrison’s potential.

• Nico Collins
• Marvin Harrison Jr.
• Kayshon Boutte
• Tank Dell
• Jaylin Noel
• Xavier Hutchinson
• Jayden Higgins (to return in 2027)

Cardinals updated WR depth chart

Now that Harrison Jr. is gone, new wideouts will have to step up into the WR2 role for the team. Arizona is a pass-happy offense. So, the new WR2 is likely to have plenty of opportunities.

• Michael Wilson
• Kendrick Bourne
• Devin Duvernay
• Jalen Brooks
• Simi Fehoko
• Reggie Virgil

Key takeaways

• Arizona traded Marvin Harrison Jr. and a 2027 seventh-round pick to Houston.
• Houston traded 2027 second-round and sixth-round picks to acquire Marvin Harrison Jr.
• Marvin Harrison Jr. reunited with former Ohio State teammate CJ Stroud in Houston.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, “the Arizona Cardinals are finalizing a deal to trade WR Marvin Harrison… The team informed Harrison this morning that he will be inactive for Sunday’s game vs Detroit as details of the trade are finalized.” This would be Arizona’s WR depth chart without Harrison:

• Michael Wilson
• Kendrick Bourne
• Jalen Brooks
• Simi Fehoko
• Reggie Virgil

Marvin Harrison never fulfilled the expectations on him

When the Cardinals selected Harrison as the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, all parties involved were hyped. Harrison was one of the best prospects after an outstanding stint in Ohio State. Also, his father is one of the best wideouts of all time.

However, all the traits he dominated in college never showed at the NFL level. He now struggles with routes, separation, and having safe hands. In three years, he has 10 drops, no 1,000-yard seasons and just three broken tackles.

The Cardinals already have a clear WR1

It’s not like the Cardinals relied on Harrison. All the contrary, they have an absolute stud in Michael Wilson. The four-year receiver already reached a 1,000 yards last year, and he is averaging a career-high 64.5 yards per game right now. He is a volume machine and a premier route artist.

Also, the Cardinals have an incredible tight end in Trey McBride. Arguably the best in the NFL, McBride is virtually unguardable. He has two-straight 1,000-yard seasons and scored 11 touchdowns in 2025.

Key takeaways

• Arizona informed Marvin Harrison Jr. he will be inactive while finalizing a trade.
• Harrison recorded 10 drops and zero 1,000-yard seasons over three years in Arizona.
• Tight end Trey McBride scored 11 touchdowns for the Cardinals in 2025.

“I’m heating up,” Winston admitted, via Jordan Raanan of ESPN, during his postgame press conference. “And I’m starting to get better, better and better. Last week I was questioning if I can even throw. This week I got people talking about the Jameis Winston experience again.”

Timing is no coincidence. Last week, after Winston and the Giants barely moved the ball down the field well enough to defeat the Tennessee Titans, New York tested the market and completed a trade for McCarthy. In his first game serving as backup in New York, Winston put him in check. For the time being, it’s Winston’s job to lose, and he won’t give it up without putting up a fight.

“I’m just grateful for the opportunity I have now. Right now, I get to smile and say, ‘I’m the starting QB for the New York Football Giants.’ I’m still so curious and so inspired to be the best me every single day. That alone pushes me. Not another man, not another teammate. Just my desire to be what I would love,” Winston said, via SNY.

NY Giants have a QB competition

With the young quarterback awaiting his call behind Winston, the former first overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft can sense the ice underneath him getting thinner, just when the temperatures start to drop in the Big Apple and the ice should actually grow thicker at the Wollman Rink in Central Park.

Although Harbaugh and the coaching staff have been reassuring, Winston knows there is a real competitor vying to take his QB1 spot in New York, and that led to adrenaline kicking in and a much better showing against the Cardinals. It wasn’t always pretty, though. Winston struggled to find his footing, but once he did, he produced just enough for the Giants to win and improve to 3-1.

Of course, once again, the G-Men needed a heroic goal-line stand from their defense to hold off the visitors at MetLife Stadium, and added the cherry on top as Deonte Banks called game with a time-expiring pick-six.

Winston’s stats in Week 4

Winston finished Week 4 18-for-19 (94.7%) for 250 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. Just like Winston himself put it, it was the Jameis Winston experience for the fans in East Rutherford on the day the organization celebrated the 1986 Super Bowl-winning team, the first in franchise history, 40 years later.

Based on the interview Bolavip had with Carl Banks before the season, he is confident in Harbaugh’s team, and he got to watch the Giants clear a big hurdle live. It was a special game for everybody in New York, and Winston didn’t want to lower the bar.

Key takeaways

• Jameis Winston said he “is heating up,” subtly warning JJ McCarthy.
• New York Giants defeated the Arizona Cardinals 36-24 in Week 4.
• Jameis Winston recorded 250 passing yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions.

Beckham’s return initially generated plenty of excitement after he earned a roster spot following his comeback attempt with the Giants. However, that momentum quickly faded as opportunities became limited and his performances failed to establish him as a consistent part of New York’s offensive plans.

John Harbaugh’s decision ultimately came down to roster construction. With the Giants choosing not to dedicate as many roster spots to wide receivers, Beckham became the player who was let go as the coaching staff determined that the roster spot could provide more value elsewhere.

Why did the Giants release Odell Beckham Jr.?

John Harbaugh explained that the Giants simply did not believe Odell Beckham Jr. was doing enough to justify keeping him on the 53-man roster. The decision was not about one isolated moment, but rather an overall evaluation of what the team needed and how it wanted to allocate its roster spots.

The Giants also recognized that Beckham had not received as many opportunities as the coaching staff initially hoped. Harbaugh took responsibility for that part of the situation, acknowledging that the coaching staff could have done more to get the veteran receiver involved before ultimately deciding to move on.

That made the decision particularly difficult after the excitement surrounding Beckham’s return. The Giants had given fans a reason to believe that OBJ could contribute in his second stint with the franchise, but the reunion never developed into the type of storyline many expected.

New York ultimately decided that carrying fewer wide receivers would give the roster more flexibility at other positions. Beckham was the casualty of that decision, despite his history with the organization and the attention his return generated.

Beckham is now a free agent and can sign with another team that believes it has a role for him. His Giants reunion may not have worked out as hoped, but the veteran wide receiver could still have an opportunity to continue his NFL career elsewhere.

Key takeaways

• Odell Beckham Jr. was released before the Giants’ Week 4 game against Arizona.
• John Harbaugh decided to cut him to free up 53-man roster space.
• He is now a free agent and eligible to sign with another team.

Dart suffered damage to his meniscus, MCL and PCL, although fortunately his ACL remained intact. The severity of the injury forced the Giants to rule him out for the remainder of the regular season and ultimately send him to surgery. The procedure addressed the damaged meniscus as well as the associated ligament damage, putting Dart on a lengthy rehabilitation timeline.

The Giants initially left open a small possibility that Jaxson Dart could make a return during the playoffs if the team qualified. However, that possibility has become increasingly unrealistic as more information about his recovery has emerged. With Jameis Winston now leading the offense and the Giants recently acquiring J.J. McCarthy, Dart’s focus has shifted toward making a full recovery rather than attempting to return during the 2026 postseason.

When is Jaxson Dart coming back?

John Harbaugh provided a positive update after Jaxson Dart’s surgery, saying the procedure went as expected and that doctors found the damage they anticipated before repairing it. The Giants coach also indicated that the surgery did not significantly alter the projected recovery timeline, which remains approximately four to six months.

That timeline immediately made a playoff return extremely difficult, even though Harbaugh initially refused to completely close the door on the possibility. With the postseason beginning in January, Dart would have to recover at the very fastest end of the projection and then be cleared to play at the highest level after a major knee injury. Harbaugh has since acknowledged that the idea of Dart returning for the playoffs may be too ambitious.

As a result, the Giants should be planning on having Dart back for the 2027 NFL season rather than expecting him to return this year. The priority will be allowing the young quarterback to complete his rehabilitation and regain full strength in his left knee before returning to the field. For now, Jameis Winston remains the Giants’ starter, while J.J. McCarthy gives the team another option as it moves forward without its injured quarterback.

Who is the Giants backup QB?

Jake Haener is the Giants backup quarterback for the game against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 4. J.J. McCarthy will be QB3 in the depth chart after his surprising trade from the Minnesota Vikings.

Key takeaways

• Jaxson Dart is out for the regular season after sustaining a serious left knee injury.
• Tests showed damage to his meniscus, MCL, and PCL, but his ACL remained intact.
• Coach John Harbaugh stated Dart’s surgery was successful with a 4 to 6 month timeline.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Evans is dealing with a rib injury and will be evaluated again tomorrow. For now, the 49ers must deal with the fact that he will probably be sidelined for weeks depending on the severity of the heat.

Before exiting the game against the Cardinals, Evans had three catches in six targets for 34 yards and a touchdown. Evans is a focal point of the offense. Without him, the 49ers must adapt heavily.

That is not the only injury suffered by the 49ers during game vs Cardinals

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, left tackle Trent Williams, who left the game carted out, is dealing with a stinger. That complicates things for the 49ers during this game as Williams is a soon-to-be first-ballot Hall of Famer. However, the positive news is stingers tend to last a day or two, and he shouldn’t miss any games.

The 49ers have dealt with huge injuries for years now, even starting a full investigation to see if the electrical substation in front of their facility was causing tissues to soften or causing injuries. It seems like they are injury-plagued year after year.

Mike Evans is the undoubted WR1 of the team

Replacing Evans is no easy feat. He is an elite receiver, a Super Bowl champion, and has reached the 1,000-yard mark in all but one season in his career. Given that the 49ers lost Ricky Pearsall for all season, and they won’t count with Brandon Aiyuk for extra curricular reasons, Evans is a need not a luxury.

Without him, Deebo Samuel will turn into the WR1. However, Samuel, who is a veteran, is more of a gadget player than a volume, go-to receiver. This could mean that tight end George Kittle becomes the primary pass-catcher of the team.

Key takeaways

• Wide receiver Mike Evans suffered a rib injury against the Arizona Cardinals and was ruled out.
• Before exiting the game, the wideout recorded three catches for 34 yards and one touchdown.
• Left tackle Trent Williams left the game after suffering a stinger.

The 49ers have dealt with several availability concerns, and losing their star pass rusher creates another challenge for a defense that depends heavily on his ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks.

The injury also raises questions about how long San Francisco will have to play without Bosa. Although the defensive end is expected to miss multiple weeks, the team has not placed him on injured reserve, leaving open the possibility of a return before the minimum absence that designation would require.

What happened to Nick Bosa?

Nick Bosa suffered a calf injury during Thursday’s practice, leaving the 49ers without their defensive leader for the matchup against Arizona. The injury occurred during preparations for Week 3, and the team has not provided a specific timetable for his return. For now, San Francisco will have to adjust its defensive rotation while monitoring his recovery.

The biggest question is how many games Bosa will miss. The current expectation is that the defensive star will be sidelined for several weeks, although his exact recovery timeline remains uncertain. His absence could significantly affect the 49ers’ pass rush, particularly as the team continues dealing with injuries across the roster.

Despite the expected absence, San Francisco has not placed Bosa on injured reserve. ESPN insider Adam Schefter confirmed that decision. “49ers have decided not to place DE Nick Bosa on injured reserve, per league source. Bosa pulled his calf muscle at Thursday’s practice and now is expected to miss few weeks – but avoid IR.”

Key takeaways

• Nick Bosa will miss Week 3 against Arizona after suffering a calf injury.
• The defensive end pulled a muscle during Thursday’s practice preparing for the game.
• San Francisco chose not to place him on injured reserve, avoiding IR.