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Kenyan Drake, David Johnson to share playing time after Johnson’s best week of practice

“It will be by committee,” Kingsbury explained. “Both guys will have packages and do certain things and we’ve talked to them about that.”

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Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson had one of his worst games as a pro last week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He had only six touches, carrying the ball five times for two yards and catching one pass for eight yards. He also had a critical second-half fumble that led to his being benched.

How did he respond this week as the team prepared to take on the San Francisco 49ers?

“He’s responded well,” coach Kliff Kingsbury told reporters Friday. “He’s had the best week of practice he’s had and I’ve been proud of his effort and his focus. I like where his head is at.”

However, playing time isn’t just going to go back to his being the workhorse. He and Kenyan Drake will both play and share snaps.

“It will be by committee,” Kingsbury explained. “Both guys will have packages and do certain things and we’ve talked to them about that.”

Last week, against the Buccaneers, both were in the starting lineup, lined up beside one another in the backfield. If that doesn’t happen, it looks like Drake will technically get the start. ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss noticed that Drake was out on the field during practice when the presumed starters were getting reps, while Johnson followed with the next personnel grouping.

However, Kingsbury doesn’t really believe that have the starting designation matters much. “We change personnel groups a ton,” he said.

It sounds like there might not be as much of both on the field at the same time. We will see how the snaps get divided up this weekend. Will Johnson become a complementary back for the first time since his rookie season?

It is one of the storylines to watch as the game unfolds Sunday afternoon.

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RB David Johnson still a starter for Cardinals on latest depth chart

He had been benched in the second half of the team’s game in Tampa Bay last week.

The Arizona Cardinals released their depth chart for Week 11. There some small changes with recent roster additions. However, nothing changed with running back David Johnson.

Johnson was benched in the team’s 30-27 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after he fumbled in the second half. However, that did not change his status on the team’s depth chart.

He is still listed as a starter at running back. Kenyan Drake, who played more and got more touches than Johnson against the Bucs, is still listed third on the depth chart at running back behind both Johnson and the injured Chase Edmonds.

There were changes, just not to the running back position.

Guard Max Garcia, recently activated from PUP, is the backup right guard, which moves rookie Lamont Gaillard to third string at both center and right guard.

With Zach Allen landing on injured reserve, Jonathan Bullard is now listed as a starter on the defensive line. Michael Dogbe moves up to No. 2 behind him. Recently promoted Miles Brown is listed third at nose tackle.

Cornerback Chris Jones is listed on the depth chart behind both Patrick Peterson and Tramaine Brock.

Pete Robertson replaces Brooks Reed as the backup to Chandler Jones as the SAM linebacker.

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Cardinals injury report: RB David Johnson off report; Patrick Peterson limited

David Johnson did not have any injury designation to start the week.

The Arizona Cardinals began their week of practice for Week 11 to prepare for the San Francisco 49ers and released their first injury report. For the first time in several weeks, running back David Johnson did not appear on it.

However, seven players did not practice. Five were because of injuries.

Did not practice

  • DL Jonathan Bullard (foot)
  • RB Chase Edmonds (hamstring)
  • WR Larry Fitzgerald (day off)
  • LB Chandler Jones (day off)
  • DL Zach Kerr (knee)
  • LB Terrell Suggs (hamstring, back)
  • TE Maxx Williams (illness)

Suggs has been on the injury report for several weeks and still has played. The day off was probably a mix of being a day off and dealing with his injuries. With both Kerr and Bullard unable to practice, it makes more sense now why the team placed rookie Zach Allen on injured reserve. If even one is unable to play on Sunday, they would need someone else available. Miles Brown becomes that guy.

Edmonds is still unlikely to play this week but should be good for after the bye, per Kliff Kingsbury.

Another six were limited.

Limited

  • CB Tramaine Brock (hamstring)
  • OL Lamont Gaillard (thumb)
  • LB Dennis Gardeck (ankle)
  • DL Rodney Gunter (calf)
  • OL Justin Murray (knee)
  • CB Patrick Peterson (calf)

Safety Deionte Thompson, who missed the game on Sunday with a knee injury, was a full participant on Wednesday. The fact that Peterson was limited should be optimistic. Murray practiced for the first time in a couple of weeks.

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Studs and duds in Cardinals’ 30-27 loss to Bucs

Christian Kirk had a huge game. David Johnson struggled in his return.

The Arizona Cardinals had some solid performances from players on Sunday when they lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-27. Some players did not perform as well.

Who were the studs and duds in the game?

Stud: WR Christian Kirk

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Kirk was huge. He had six receptions for 138 yards and three touchdowns. It was the first time a player had three receiving touchdowns since Larry Fitzgerald did it in 2015. He had not had a touchdown all season. He doubled his career touchdown total. Based on his production in his seven games played so far this season, he is on pace for 75 catches and 867 yards. Not bad for a 13-game season.

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