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Arizona Cardinals Defense vs Quarterbacks

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Cardinals allow to quarterbacks. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

15.7
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to quarterbacks
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs QB
42
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Cardinals

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

#1 Target 🎯
Bryce Young
CAR
24.7
avg pts vs Cardinals (2 games)
#2 Target
Jordan Love
GB
20
avg pts vs Cardinals (2 games)
#3 Target
Sam Darnold
SEA
19.4
avg pts vs Cardinals (4 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games quarterbacks faced the Arizona Cardinals (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Matthew Stafford
LAR
26.7
S2025 Wk17 Joe Flacco
CIN
1.2
S2025 Wk17 Josh Johnson
CIN
8.9
S2025 Wk17 Josh Johnson
CIN
8.9
S2025 Wk17 Joe Burrow
CIN
20.4
S2025 Wk17 Josh Johnson
CIN
8.9
S2025 Wk17 Josh Johnson
CIN
8.9
S2025 Wk15 C.J. Stroud
HOU
23.4
S2025 Wk14 Matthew Stafford
LAR
23.2
S2025 Wk13 Baker Mayfield
TB
14.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arizona Cardinals defense good or bad for fantasy quarterbacks?
The Arizona Cardinals allow an average of 15.7 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (42 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which quarterbacks should I start against the Arizona Cardinals?
Historically, quarterbacks who have scored most against the Arizona Cardinals: Bryce Young (24.7 avg pts in 2 games), Jordan Love (20 avg pts in 2 games), Sam Darnold (19.4 avg pts in 4 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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