Arizona Cardinals push to shore up interior line depth after Hayden Conner's preseason knee injury. They hosted tryouts for Brady Latham and Dohnovan West, signaling a plan to add guard- or center-depth before final cuts. A released receiver, Kelly Akharaiyi, opened a roster spot as the team evaluates options that can contribute in the barrage of August exhibitions.

Brady Latham, undrafted in 2024 from Arkansas, carries NFL stints with the Jets and Browns. Dohnovan West, a center from Arizona State and undrafted in 2022, spent time with the 49ers but didn’t stick. With Conner sidelined, the Cardinals pursue a reliable interior piece who can slot at guard or center, aiming to stabilize the line for the regular season and maintain roster flexibility through cuts.

CeeDee Lamb lands at No. 35 in the NFL Top 100 as the Cowboys meet the Cardinals in Week 9 on Monday Night Football. Lamb’s 2024 numbers—101 receptions for 1,194 yards and 6 TDs in 15 games—came with Dak Prescott missing nine games, underscoring Lamb’s elite volume even without a perfect QB. He’s 0-3 versus Arizona in his career, a narrative that adds pressure to Dallas’s passing attack on the road. The Cardinals’ list of top opponents this season features Lamb prominently, marking a flagship fantasy matchup in 2025.

Across the league’s Top 100 reveals, Arizona faces an array of star names and playmakers, highlighting a formidable slate for its defense and a prime chance for Lamb to push fantasy output. Week 9 on prime time should spotlight Lamb’s route-running and target share, with Prescott’s health and the Cards’ coverage being pivotal factors for fantasy managers.

Six offenses are pegged as potential busts this fantasy season in a brand-new Yahoo Fantasy Forecast, with the discussion centering on ADP versus Wisdom of Crowd projections and what that means for the top fantasy names on those teams. The Raiders, Cardinals, Vikings, Falcons, Seahawks, Dolphins, and Jets loom as high-draft risks, while the conversation zeroes in on the plausible paths these units could take to underperform and how that shapes decisions for Week 1 and beyond. The chat keeps a critical eye on efficiency, pace, and matchup turbulence that could mute expected ceilings for star skill players.

Raiders, Cardinals, and the Vikings plus Falcons come into focus as the clearest risk clusters, where coaching decisions, quarterback health, or architectural shifts could curb big-play upside. Seattle and Miami are questioned for tempo and play-calling, while the Jets are scrutinized for how quickly their upgraded offense might gel. Fantasy managers are reminded not to chase ADP blindly and to consider safer pivots and smarter rostering moves as the season unfolds.

Arizona Cardinals waived Kelly Akharaiyi after signing him just last week, signaling another shuffle as they pare the roster ahead of the final preseason game. With 53-man cuts looming, the team is poised to address depth questions, particularly after Akharaiyi didn’t see action in the Broncos game. The move underscores the Cards’ focus on tight competition at receiver while also keeping an eye on fortifying the interior line as Hayden Conner deals with a knee injury.

Two interior offensive linemen reportedly auditioned for the Cardinals, a clear sign they’ll be adding protection and depth up front if Conner’s knee limits his availability. The WR depth is sufficient for preseason reps, so Akharaiyi’s exit doesn’t immediately sting the rotation. The 53-man decision timeline looms large, and Cards coverage via Rise Up, See Red will continue to track who survives and who lands elsewhere after Tuesday’s roster finalization.

New Orleans is slicing the quarterback competition down to the wire, with Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler splitting first-team reps as a Denver preseason clash looms. Both have flashed at different angles in camp, leaving the Week 1 decision as a true coin flip and giving fantasy managers plenty to monitor in the final days of camp.

Rattler has delivered 71.4% accuracy for 252 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception, while Shough has gone 70.6% for 231 yards, 1 TD and 1 interception; sacks have highlighted offensive-line and schematic questions. The tight gap in reps and results keeps the outcome fluid and the Saints' passing volume uncertain early in the season.

Moore indicated the decision will come after three days of practice and a game, joking about a deadline tied to facing the Cardinals. The winner’s control over cadence, play-action and shot plays will shape the Saints’ fantasy upside in September, with targets and volume swinging based on who wins the job.