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Arizona Cardinals Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

9.3
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
121
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Cardinals

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

#1 Target 🎯
Puka Nacua
LAR
28.2
avg pts vs Cardinals (3 games)
#2 Target
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
SEA
18.2
avg pts vs Cardinals (4 games)
#3 Target
Mike Evans
SF
18.1
avg pts vs Cardinals (3 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Xavier Smith
LAR
1.6
S2025 Wk18 Puka Nacua
LAR
26
S2025 Wk17 Andrei Iosivas
CIN
8.1
S2025 Wk17 Ke'Shawn Williams
CIN
1.5
S2025 Wk17 Tee Higgins
CIN
9.9
S2025 Wk17 Ja'Marr Chase
CIN
25
S2025 Wk16 Olamide Zaccheaus
ATL
5.3
S2025 Wk16 Jahan Dotson
ATL
4.3
S2025 Wk16 Drake London
ATL
5.7
S2025 Wk15 Jayden Higgins
HOU
1.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arizona Cardinals defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The Arizona Cardinals allow an average of 9.3 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (121 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the Arizona Cardinals?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the Arizona Cardinals: Puka Nacua (28.2 avg pts in 3 games), Jaxon Smith-Njigba (18.2 avg pts in 4 games), Mike Evans (18.1 avg pts in 3 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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