Tyler Allgeier lead back for 4 weeks after Love to IR
Jeremiyah Love goes to IR, making Allgeier Arizona's No. 1 running back for at least four weeks.
Update: Jeremiyah Love goes to IR, making Allgeier Arizona's No. 1 running back for at least four weeks.
Tyler Allgeier is set for lead-back duties for the Arizona Cardinals. Jeremiyah Love was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with an ankle injury, according to Darren Urban of the team’s official site.
What happened
Love was placed on injured reserve Tuesday due to an ankle injury. Allgeier is slated to work as Arizona’s No. 1 running back for at least the next four weeks.
Context
Allgeier has 84.1 PPR points this season, averaging 10.5 PPR points per game. He has 72 carries for 323 rushing yards and two touchdowns, along with 21 receptions on 22 targets for 128 receiving yards. In Week 8, he rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries, adding five receptions for 44 yards and another touchdown.
Timeline
- Nov. 3: Allgeier broke out in Week 8 with 147 rushing yards and a touchdown on 11 carries, and five receptions for 44 yards and another touchdown in the Cardinals’ 33-30 overtime win over the Cowboys.
- Oct. 30: Allgeier produced a breakout game without Jeremiyah Love, rushing for 147 yards and a touchdown. Love was reported headed to injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain that would knock him out 4-5 weeks. Love was ruled out for that game against the Cowboys due to an ankle injury, sustained at the end of a first-half run.
- Oct. 21: Love would not practice Wednesday because of an ankle injury, coach Mike LaFleur said, according to Underdog NFL. LaFleur said Love’s right ankle sprain from the preseason had healed but the left ankle had bothered him the past two weeks.
Depth chart
Zonovan Knight sits as the RB2 on Arizona’s depth chart. He has 25.1 PPR points this season, with 28 carries for 168 rushing yards and six receptions for 43 receiving yards. James Conner, listed as RB3, is on injured reserve with a foot injury and has not played this season. Evan Hull and Trey Benson are also on the depth chart, with Benson on injured reserve for a knee injury.
What’s next
The Cardinals travel to face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, November 8.
Allgeier is projected for 11.9 PPR points in Week 9.
🏈 Fantasy impact
Allgeier is a clear add if available, given he’s the lead back for at least four weeks. He’s added in 1,525,985 leagues in the last 24 hours and posted 36.1 PPR points in Week 8. His projected 11.9 points are solid, but with volume against Seattle, he’s a flex play with upside. Knight becomes the primary backup, though his 3.1 PPR points per game will keep him to deep-league consideration. Jeremiyah Love can be dropped in redraft leagues with an IR stint ahead. Start Allgeier this week.
Quick answers
Will Tyler Allgeier be the Cardinals' starting running back in Week 9?
Yes. Jeremiyah Love is on injured reserve, making Allgeier the lead back for at least the next four weeks, per RotoWire.
What is Jeremiyah Love's injury status?
Love was placed on injured reserve Tuesday due to an ankle injury.
Who is Tyler Allgeier's backup?
Zonovan Knight is the RB2 on Arizona's depth chart, with 28 carries for 168 rushing yards this season.