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Arizona Cardinals Defense vs Flex (RB/WR/TE)

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Cardinals allow to flex (rb/wr/te). Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

9.3
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to flex (rb/wr/te)
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs FLEX
261
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Cardinals

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

#1 Target 🎯
Christian McCaffrey
SF
29.6
avg pts vs Cardinals (2 games)
#2 Target
Puka Nacua
LAR
28.2
avg pts vs Cardinals (3 games)
#3 Target
Chuba Hubbard
CAR
25.6
avg pts vs Cardinals (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games flex (rb/wr/te) faced the Arizona Cardinals (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Blake Corum
LAR
7.9
S2025 Wk18 Colby Parkinson
LAR
19.6
S2025 Wk18 Tyler Higbee
LAR
20.1
S2025 Wk18 Xavier Smith
LAR
1.6
S2025 Wk18 Kyren Williams
LAR
11.1
S2025 Wk18 Puka Nacua
LAR
26
S2025 Wk17 Andrei Iosivas
CIN
8.1
S2025 Wk17 Mike Gesicki
CIN
6.7
S2025 Wk17 Chase Brown
CIN
29.1
S2025 Wk17 Drew Sample
CIN
1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arizona Cardinals defense good or bad for fantasy flex (rb/wr/te)?
The Arizona Cardinals allow an average of 9.3 fantasy points per game to flex (rb/wr/te), ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (261 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which flex (rb/wr/te) should I start against the Arizona Cardinals?
Historically, flex (rb/wr/te) who have scored most against the Arizona Cardinals: Christian McCaffrey (29.6 avg pts in 2 games), Puka Nacua (28.2 avg pts in 3 games), Chuba Hubbard (25.6 avg pts in 2 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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