Category: Cardinals vs. Dolphins

Dolphins WR Preston Williams carted off; Cardinals CB Kevin Peterson leaves game

Arizona is down another cornerback in Week 9.

The Arizona Cardinals and Miami Dolphins have had players exit the game with injuries in the first half of their Week 9 matchup.

Dolphins receiver Preston Williams, who had four catches for 60 yards and a touchdown in the half, apparently injured his foot on the scoring play.

He had to be carted off the field. It was announced in the press box it was a foot injury and he is questionable to return.

The Cardinals suffered another loss at cornerback. Kevin Peterson, playing in place of both Dre Kirkpatrick, who is injured, and Byron Murphy, who contracted COVID-19, also exited the game.

He was picked on during the drive that Williams scored and was twice flagged for pass interference. On the second play, he hit the ground hard. He left the game to be evaluated for a concussion and it was announced his return is questionable.

Update:

Both Williams and Peterson have been ruled out for the rest of the game.

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Cardinals could take over NFC West lead in Week 9

A win over the Dolphins paired with Seattle losing to Buffalo would put the Cardinals atop the best division in the NFL.

The Arizona Cardinals seek their fourth straight victory Sunday afternoon at home against the Miami Dolphins. If things go their way, not only will they get the win and improve to 6-2 on the season, they could end the week as division leaders in the tough NFC West.

The Seattle Seahawks face the Buffalo Bills on the road and trail in that game 41-20 in the fourth quarter. If the Seahawks lose, they will be 6-2. If the Cardinals defeat the Dolphins, they will also be 6-2.

They would be tied in the standings in terms of overall record. However, due to the Cardinals’ head-to-head win over Seattle in Week 7, Arizona would hold the tiebreaker and technically be in first place.

The Cardinals are favored over the Dolphins by six points and Miami is on a three-game winning streak of their own, but if Arizona takes care of business, they could be the best team in the league’s best division by the end of the night.

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Kenyan Drake, Eno Benjamin inactive; Jordan Phillips active for Cardinals vs. Dolphins

Rookie RB Eno Benjamin still will not dress for a game.

The Arizona Cardinals are al set to take on the Miami Dolphins and have announced their list of players who will not dress for the game. As expected, starting running back Kenyan Drake and starting cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick are inactive, as they were ruled out of the game with injuries.

However, they will have defensive linemtives are the following players:

an Jordan Phillips, who entered the weekend questionable for the game.

The announced inactive players are the following:

  • QB Brett Hundley
  • RB Kenyan Drake
  • RB Eno Benjamin
  • WR KeeSean Johnson
  • OL Josh Miles
  • CB Dre Kirkpatrick

Hundley and Benjamin have been inactive all season so far. Johnson has not dressed the last few games.

In Drake’s place, Chase Edmonds will start at running back. At cornerback, it is expected to be Kevin Peterson and De’Vante Parker in the rotation.

Linebacker Devon Kennard and cornerback Byron Murphy are not playing because they are on the COVID-19 reserve after testing positive last week.

The Dolphins have only three players in active — running back Matt Breida, cornerback Jamal Perry and tackle Adam Pankey.

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3 keys to a Cardinals victory over the Dolphins in Week 9

We break down what the Cardinals must do to win their fourth straight game.

After what seems to be a full offseason since they last played, the Arizona Cardinals gets back on the field today sporting a 5-2 record. Their opponent, the Miami Dolphins, after winning their last three games, are a surprising 4-3.

The Cardinals though, are riding their own three-game win streak as well. So, what will it take today for Arizona to continue their winning ways?


Cardinals cut 1, add 4 to roster on eve of game vs. Dolphins

Maxx Williams makes his return after missing since Week 1 with an ankle injury.

The Arizona Cardinals made a few roster moves on Saturday to prepare for their Week 9 battle against the Miami Dolphins. They activated one player from injured reserve, brought three players up from the practice squad and released a player.


Dueling expert picks for Cardinals-Dolphins in Week 9

See the predictions from Cards Wire and Dolphins Wire.

The Arizona Cardinals hope to win their fourth straight game this season as they take on the Miami Dolphins at home. The Cardinals are favored but the Dolphins have won three in a row and are 2-1 this season against the NFC West.

How will the game play out? Dolphins Wire managing editor Kyle Crabbs and I both make our expert picks.


Cardinals-Dolphins Week 9 preview video

Check out some key stats and predictions.

The Arizona Cardinals and Miami Dolphins will face one another Sunday in Week 9. Both teams have won three games in a row.

What is some key information to know about the matchup?

The above video breaks it down.

Miami’s pass defense is fourth in the league in passer rating allowed at 81.7 and allow the sixth-lowest completion percentage in the league at 61.1%.

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has nine touchdown passes and only two interceptions in his last four games.

Arizona is second in the league in both rushing yards per game and rushing yards per attempt. Miami allowed 4.9 yards per carry and is 21st in the league in rushing yards allowed, giving up 125.1 per game.

In the predictions, all three panelists pick the Cardinals to win a close game.

Colleen Wolfe: Cardinals 21, Dolphins 16

Marcas Grant: Cardinals 24, Dolphins 19

Adam Rank: Cardinals 25, Dolphins 22

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Behind Enemy Lines: Cardinals-Dolphins Q&A preview with Dolphins Wire

Find out more about the Cardinals’ Week 9 opponent from Dolphins Wire managing editor Kyle Crabbs.

The Arizona Cardinals and Miami Dolphins are set to face each other Sunday afternoon at State Farm Stadium. The two teams only face one another once every four years, so it is particularly useful to get to know the opponent a little better.

To help us do that, Dolphins Wire managing editor Kyle Crabbs answers a few questions for us.

Read on to find out more about the Cardinals’ next opponent.


Dolphins to face Cardinals without RBs Myles Gaskin, Matt Breida

Myles Gaskin was placed on injured reserve and Matt Breida was ruled out of the game with a hamstring injury.

The Miami Dolphins released their final injury report of the week for their Week 9 road game against the Arizona Cardinals. They will be without their two top running backs this weekend.

Starting running back Myles Gaskin was placed on injured reserve earlier this week after suffering a knee injury last weekend against the Los Angeles Rams. Matt Breida would have started in his place this week, but he missed practice all week with a hamstring and was ruled out in the final injury report.

With both players out, it would appear the running game will be shouldered by Jordan Howard, who has 14 carries for 18 yards this season, and Patrick Laird.

Reserve cornerback Jamal Perry is questionable for the game. He was limited all week with a foot injury.

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RB Kenyan Drake, CB Dre Kirkpatrick ruled out for Cardinals vs. Dolphins

The Cardinals will be without two of their three top cornerbacks in Week 9.

The Arizona Cardinals released their final injury report of the week for their Week 9 matchup this weekend against the Miami Dolphins. They will be missing three defensive starters with another who is questionable.

They were already down linebacker Devon Kennard and slot cornerback Byron Murphy, as they were both placed on the COVID-19 reserve this week after testing positive last weekend. They will be without starting cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick, who was unable to practice all week with a thigh injury.

With Murphy and Kirkpatrick both out, Kevin Peterson and newly signed De’Vante Bausby are expected to fill in. Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph also suggested that safety Jalen Thompson, who was activated off injured reserve and returns to the starting lineup after missing the last seven weeks, could also have a role in the slot as well.

Starting running back Kenyan Drake, who suffered an ankle injury against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7, was also ruled out. He did not practice at all this week. Chase Edmonds will start in his place.

Two players are listed as questionable. One is defensive tackle Jordan Phillips, who missed Wednesday’s practice and was limited on Thursday and Friday with a hamstring injury. The other is special teamer Zeke Turner, who was limited all week with a toe injury.

Linebacker Jordan Hicks, who was limited on Wednesday and Thursday with both wrist and ankle injuries, was a full participant on Friday and is good to go for Sunday.

Tight end Maxx Williams, who has been designated for return off injured reserve, could be activated this weekend and have a role.

Ruled out:

  • RB Kenyan Drake (ankle)
  • CB Dre Kirkpatrick (thigh)

Questionable:

  • DT Jordan Phillips (hamstring)
  • LB Ezekiel Turner (toe)

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