The Arizona Cardinals will be without receiver Christian Kirk when they take on the Lops Angeles Rams Sunday afternoon. They might be without Larry Fitzgerald, who, if he tries to play, will most certainly be far less than 100%. They might be without Chase Edmonds, who is questionable for the game.
That means an increased role for receivers KeeSean Johnson and Andy Isabella. Isabella has 21 catches this season. Johnson has 13.
Fitzgerald has 54, Kirk has 48 and Edmonds has 51.
If the Cardinals are going to make up the production in the passing game, they will need Isabella and Johnson to be better. They do not need to have a dominant game, but they must be enough of a threat that if DeAndre Hopkins is handled, they can get something.
Tight end Dan Arnold also enters the equation. He has scored three touchdowns in two career games against the Rams.
The Cardinals need Hopkins to do his thing, but it won’t matter if there isn’t production elsewhere.
Isabella had a good game against the Detroit Lions when he was given a bigger role when Kirk was out injured. Johnson has played more and better as of late, but has not exactly shone in any game.
The Cardinals need a win to move on to the postseason. It would be nice to know these players can be relied upon as we look ahead to 2021.
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