Cowboys have no one to blame but themselves for Arizona loss
If Sunday's loss to Arizona was a measuring-stick game for the Cowboys, they appear to be in trouble, Matt Mosley writes.JANUARY 3, 2022
A.J. GREEN
Three grabs in Sunday's win Green caught three of six targets for 74 yards in Sunday's 25-22 win over the Cowboys.
Impact He very nearly had a 45-yard touchdown on the Cardinals' first possession, but Kyler Murray underthrew the ball, resulting in Green getting taken down at the three-yard line instead. The veteran wideout was mostly quiet after that, but he still wound up topping 60 yards for the fourth time in the last six games. Green will look to wrap up the regular season on a high note in Week 18 against the Seahawks.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cards hold off Cowboys 25-22 in matchup of playoff teams
Kyler Murray threw two touchdown passes to Antoine Wesley and the Arizona Cardinals held on to beat the Dallas Cowboys 25-22 in a matchup of playoff-bound teamsJANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Musters one catch Saturday Green had one catch (on three targets) for 33 yards during Saturday's 22-16 loss to the Colts.
Impact Green's only play of substance Week 16 came on 3rd-and-10 with 13:10 remaining and the Cardinals trailing, 15-13. The 33-yard connection with Kyler Murray kept a key drive alive, but it ultimately ended with a 41-yard field-goal attempt from Matt Prater that hit the right upright and fell no good. Green hasn't done much in the first two games without DeAndre Hopkins (knee), who's out until late January at the earliest, with a 5-97-0 line on 11 targets during that stretch. Murray more so is looking in the direction of Zach Ertz (24 targets) and Christian Kirk (21), making Green the third option, at best, in Arizona's passing attack at the moment.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes four catches Week 15 Green caught four of eight targets for 64 yards during Sunday's 30-12 loss at Detroit.
Impact Green was targeted just once before halftime and didn't make his first catch until the midpoint of the third quarter, so his final results in the box score are respectable enough. He also earned a 75 percent snap share in the first contest since DeAndre Hopkins (knee) was ruled out for the rest of the regular season, which marked his biggest workload since Week 8. Green will aim for a productive performance Saturday against a Colts defense that has allowed the third-most total touchdowns (18) to wide receivers this season.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Without D-Hop, Arizona's offense must adjust in stretch run
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NFC-West leading Cardinals aim for 8-0 road mark at Detroit
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Cardinals stumble at home again in 30-23 loss to Rams
Maybe the Arizona Cardinals should have stayed on the roadDECEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tops 100 yards Green caught seven of 10 targets for 102 yards in Monday night's 30-23 loss to the Rams.
Impact Green was excellent making plays along the sideline, particularly on Arizona's touchdown drive to begin the fourth quarter. He not only got open for an impressive 23-yard connection from Kyler Murray on a crucial, third-down scramble drill, but Green shortly after went for 36 yards into the red zone, enabling the Cardinals to score on their next play. Overall, the veteran finished with his most catches and targets this season, leading the team in receiving yards while topping the century mark for the second time this term as well.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limited to one catch Green secured his only target for 14 yards in the Cardinals' 33-22 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Impact The veteran wideout's sparse production wasn't necessarily an indictment on him, considering Kyler Murray threw only 15 times overall in his return from a three-game absence due to an ankle injury. Green has a pair of one-catch tallies in his last three games, but he and the rest of the pass-catching corps figure to be a lot busier in a critical Week 14 home Monday night clash with the Rams.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Murray and D-Hop at Cards' practice, game status uncertain
Quarterback Kyler Murray and All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins were both at practice for the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday in a sign the team’s top two playmakers might be ready to...DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Draws seven targets Green caught four passes for 78 yards on seven targets against Seattle on Sunday.
Impact DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) was out once again, but rather than Green it was Zach Ertz (eight catches for 88 yards and two touchdowns on nine targets) who carried the Arizona passing game Sunday. Green did his part, though, and provided the team's second-highest receiving yardage total while producing efficiently with his targets. It's possible that Green might have done more if Kyler Murray (ankle) had played, but with Colt McCoy at quarterback it might have made Ertz a bit more accessible as a target in the middle of the field. The Cardinals have a bye in Week 12, but Green should stay regularly involved as Arizona's lead right outside receiver against Chicago in Week 13.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sparse performance in Week 10 Green gathered in one of five targets for four yards during Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Panthers.
Impact Green caught his first target on the game's second play from scrimmage but otherwise was unable to connect with either Colt McCoy (pectoral) or Chris Streveler. After being sidelined in Week 9 due to the COVID-19 protocols, Green was working without Kyler Murray for the first time on the campaign due to the latter's sprained ankle. Green also earned a season-low 68 percent share of snaps, even with DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) sidelined as well. No matter the composition of the passing game this coming Sunday at Seattle, Green will look to get back on track against a Seahawks defense that has conceded 119 catches to wide receivers this season (13th most in the NFL).
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play Green (illness) has no injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Green was placed on the injury report with an illness even after coming back from the reserve/COVID-19 list, but he could have a big role Sunday with both DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) and Rondale Moore (concussion) listed as questionable. Of course, QB Kyler Murray (ankle) is also uncertain, potentially leaving Colt McCoy as the starter again. Green was out last week when McCoy and RB James Conner led the Cardinals to a 31-17 win over San Francisco. He'll be out there Sunday against the Panthers, facing coverage from talented veteran cornerbacks Stephon Gilmore and Donte Jackson.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in return to practice Green (illness) was limited at Thursday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact The Cardinals activated Green from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, paving the way for the wide receiver to miss just one game after testing positive for the virus last Wednesday. Having a cap on his reps in his return to practice seems to be standard operating procedure for the Cards, as tight end Demetrius Harris had the same limitations Wednesday after coming off the COVID list. Green will look to bump up to full Friday and enter the weekend without a designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers. If he does so, he could be Arizona's de facto No. 1 wide receiver with DeAndre Hopkins not yet practicing due to a hamstring injury.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NFL-best Cardinals try to keep mojo vs. struggling Panthers
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Returns from COVID-19 list Arizona reinstated Green (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Impact Assuming Green isn't too far behind from a conditioning standpoint following an eight-day stint on the list, he should be ready to handle a full workload in Sunday's game against the Panthers. Arizona could be looking to Green to serve as their No. 1 wideout this weekend, as DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday and is far from a lock to return from a one-game absence.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Less is more: Cardinals work to balance preparation, health
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Expected back soon Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday that he hopes to have Green (illness) back at practice within the next few days, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Green missed the Week 9 win over San Francisco after landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list, but he apparently has a shot to make it back for Sunday's Week 10 matchup with the Panthers. Meanwhile, QB Kyler Murray (ankle) and WR DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) remain day-to-day after missing Week 9 as well.
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Conner leads short-handed Cardinals past 49ers 31-17
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Won't play Week 9 Green (illness) won't be available to return from the reserve/COVID-19 list for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Considering Green tested positive for the virus Wednesday, he faced an uphill battle to clear all health and safety protocols ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. In addition to Green, tight end Demetrius Harris will also remain on the reserve/COVID-19 list for the Week 9 matchup, and the Cardinals will be missing three coaches for similar reasons. Arizona could be without two of its three starting receivers Sunday, as No. 1 option DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) didn't practice all week and is being treated as a game-day decision.
NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Arizona QB Murray misses practice again with injured ankle
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Positive test for COVID-19 Green was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday due to a positive test of the virus, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Green's vaccination status is unknown, but his availability for Week 9 at San Francisco now is in question. If he's forced to sit out Sunday's game, the Cardinals will be down a starting wide receiver, leaving them with DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) Christian Kirk, Rondale Moore, Antoine Wesley and Andy Isabella at the position.
NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hits COVID-19 list The Cardinals placed Green (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact Green was among a number of high-profile players around the league to land on the list Wednesday, and it's unclear if he tested positive for the virus or merely was a close contact of an infected person. In any case, his availability for Sunday's game at San Francisco suddenly is cloudy. With DeAndre Hopkins dealing with a lingering hamstring issue, Christian Kirk, Rondale Moore, Antoine Wesley and Andy Isabella are the Cardinals' healthy and available wide receivers to begin the week.
NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
