NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

Arizona Cardinals Defense vs Running Backs

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

11.2
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
74
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
Chuba Hubbard
CAR
25.6
avg pts vs Cardinals (2 games)
#3 Target
Zach Charbonnet
SEA
16.8
avg pts vs Cardinals (4 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Kyren Williams
LAR
11.1
S2025 Wk18 Blake Corum
LAR
7.9
S2025 Wk17 Chase Brown
CIN
29.1
S2025 Wk17 Tahj Brooks
CIN
2.9
S2025 Wk17 Samaje Perine
CIN
8.3
S2025 Wk16 Brian Robinson
ATL
2
S2025 Wk16 Bijan Robinson
ATL
29.8
S2025 Wk15 David Montgomery
HOU
9.2
S2025 Wk15 Evan Hull
HOU
1.2
S2025 Wk15 Dare Ogunbowale
UNK
7.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arizona Cardinals defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The Arizona Cardinals allow an average of 11.2 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (74 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the Arizona Cardinals?
Historically, running backs who have scored most against the Arizona Cardinals: Christian McCaffrey (29.6 avg pts in 2 games), Chuba Hubbard (25.6 avg pts in 2 games), Zach Charbonnet (16.8 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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