Arizona opened Week 1 with a 20-13 win over New Orleans, leaning into a stout rushing attack while Kyler Murray delivered two touchdowns and kept mistakes at bay. The ground game piled up 146 yards at 5.4 per carry, led by Benson’s 69 yards on eight carries and a 52-yard burst that accounted for a large share of the team’s rushing yards. Murray went 21 of 29 for 163 with two scores, and the duo of Harrison Jr. and McBride dominated the receiving workload, pairing for the bulk of the yardage and catches.

Receivers spread out—nine different players caught passes—with Harrison Jr. (71 yards, TD) and Trey McBride (61 yards) leading the way. Murray connected on a 45-yard strike to Harrison but overthrew another long TD. The offensive line struggled, producing five sacks and prompting concerns about pass protection, while Benson’s bigger role signaled a shift in the run-game rotation. Third-down efficiency hovered around the 50% mark, illustrating progress but also room for growing consistency.

Fantasy takeaway: Benson’s elevation raises his and Demercado’s ceiling for touches, Murray’s rushing floor adds stability, and Harrison Jr./McBride look like trustworthy high-end targets as the offense leans into playmakers in a generally run-first identity. O-line protection will be a key swing factor week to week.