Cardinals will decide about making QB Carson Beck active on game days

Oct 13, 2026

During his media availability, LaFleur said the Cardinals will have conversations on Tuesday about whether to make Carson Beck active against the Rams.

“If we think that’s what is best, [then that’s what we’ll do],” LaFleur said, via Darren Urban of the team website.

Related players: Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew

Fantasy Impact:

We reported Monday the Cards are planning to stick with Brissett has their starter. He struggled in the first half before a great second half to finish with 292 yards passing and three TDs. As we said, the writing could be on the wall for Brissett as the Cards have no real reason to continue to play the veteran. The story mentioned Brissett is 2-15 as the starter, but in terms of fantasy, Brissett's been a nice option most weeks. At some point, however, a switch to Beck seems to be inevitable. But, Beck hasn't been active on game days. If that changes, Brissett fantasy owners may have to rethink inserting him in lineups, because if he struggles like he did in the first half this past week, and Beck is active, the Cards have more reasons than not to give Beck a chance.

yesterday

Bills WR D.J. Moore inactive for MNF

Pro Football Talk

yesterday · 7:22 PM EDT

The Bills will not have wide receiver D.J. Moore for Monday Night Football.

Moore is among the team’s inactives, sitting out after aggravating an AC sprain in his left shoulder.

Fantasy Impact:

Coleman and Shakir likely operate as the top WR targets but the TEs could also get involved. There could be a lot of points scored in this contest.

Eagles hope to have WR DeVonta Smith, RB Saquon Barkley back for Week 6

Mike Garafolo on X

yesterday · 4:43 PM EDT

Indications are one, if not both, DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley have a shot to return against the Panthers.

Fantasy Impact:

It will depend on how the practice week goes, of course. In Barkley's case, with Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley out, will the Eagles have to bring in more backs to fill a void? If they do at some point this week, it could be a sign Barkley isn't ready to go, so that's something to keep an eye on. The Eagles passing game has really struggled this season but would be boosted by the return of Smith.

Rams Beat: RB Kyren Williams is de facto third pass catching option

Nate Atkins on X

yesterday · 4:21 PM EDT

Kyren Williams has emerged so much as a receiver that he’s this team’s de facto No. 3 option behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, with 21 catches for 173 yards.

Related players: Blake Corum, Matthew Stafford

Fantasy Impact:

The story went on to say between that and his immense value as a pass protector to keep a 38-year-old Stafford upright, the Rams feel challenged to give Williams 20-plus carries in a game. That's why Williams is averaging just over 13 carries a game. In Week 4 against the Eagles he collected 10 catches. Williams also had 16 carries in Week 4, which was a season high for him. Meanwhile Corum has just 11 carries over the past two weeks after getting 10 and 12 in Weeks 1 and 2. Ideally the Rams would like more of a balance with carries between their backs while Williams gets the edge catching passes. Owners are hoping Williams is in store for another big game on Monday night in what could bet a high-scoring affair against the Bills.