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Arizona QB Murray misses practice again with injured ankle

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray didn’t practice for a second straight day on Thursday because of an injured ankle, casting doubt on his status for the team’s upcoming ga...

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers-Cardinals rematch could have new look at quarterback

There will be a decidedly different look to the game when the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals meet for the second time in less than a month

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9

Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa has earned a spot in an elite tier

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits out another practice Hopkins (hamstring) wasn't present for the open portion of Thursday's practice and is expected to be listed as a non-participant on Arizona's official report for the second straigh...

Impact Hopkins still doesn't look to be completely past the hamstring issue that limited him last Thursday in the Cardinals' Week 8 loss to the Packers, as he played a season-low 24 percent of the team's offensive snaps while finishing with two receptions for 66 yards on two targets. While the longer turnaround for Sunday's game in San Francisco theoretically helps Hopkins, head coach Kliff Kingsbury told Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com on Wednesday that he was "not sure" if the team's top wideout would be available this weekend. The Cardinals should have a better idea of which direction Hopkins is trending after their final practice of the week Friday, but even if he gains clearance to play, the team will still likely be shorthanded at receiver. Fellow starter A.J. Green was revealed Wednesday to have tested positive for COVID-19, and even he's fully vaccinated, he'll still face an uphill battle to clear all NFL protocols ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No activity Wednesday Hopkins (hamstring) was held out of practice Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hopkins' name has showed up on Cardinals injury reports on occasion this season, but only last week did his availability seem to be in question due to a hamstring issue. He proceeded to play last Thursday against the Packers but logged just 24 percent of Arizona's offensive snaps as he shuffled on and off the field. The injury again is keeping Hopkins out of practice this week, and coach Kliff Kingsbury told Weinfuss that he's "not sure if he will be ready to go this week or not." With A.J. Green testing positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, there's a distinct chance the Cards will be without their top two wide receivers Sunday at San Francisco. In such a scenario, Christian Kirk and Rondale Moore would serve as the team's primary options at the position, with Antoine Wesley and Andy Isabella on hand for more work.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Wednesday Hopkins (hamstring) wasn't present for the media-access portion of Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Hopkins, who headed into last Thursday's loss to the Packers as a game-time decision, was able to suit up for the contest, but was limited to 15 snaps after apparently aggravating his hamstring issue. As a result, the wideout's status is worth monitoring as Sunday's game against the 49ers approaches. If Hopkins is limited or out this weekend, added WR looks would be available for A.J. Green, Christian Kirk and Rondale Moore.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DeAndre Hopkins Called Out Rasul Douglas Before Game-Winning INT DeAndre Hopkins was heard talking trash about Rasul Douglas before the cornerback made the game-winning interception.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Adversity arrives: Cardinals finally lose, now must regroup

Arizona's perfect season ended Thursday night with a 24-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Was Green Bay's win over the Cardinals a product of their greatness or Arizona's clumsiness?

Arizona's first loss came after a crucial mix-up. Was the game decided by the Cards' miscues or Packers' excellence?

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Cardinals' Kliff Kingsbury on DeAndre Hopkins playing through injury: 'We wanted him to stay off the field' Hopkins played less than 15 total snaps, finishing with two catches for 66 yards.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Finishes with two receptions Hopkins (hamstring) secured both targets for 66 yards in the Cardinals' 24-21 loss to the Packers on Thursday night. He spent large portions of the game sidelined with a hamstring...

Impact Weinfuss adds that coach Kliff Kingsbury clearly didn't seem pleased with his star receiver risking a potential longer-term injury, and even with Hopkins' attempts to help out his team, the Cardinals still ended up suffering their first loss of the season. Hopkins will now look to get back to health in time for a Week 9 road showdown with the Chiefs a week from Sunday.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thursday Night Football top plays: Packers hand Cardinals first defeat

Cardinals' mix-up leads to game-winning interception as Green Bay hands Arizona first loss of season. Here are the top plays!

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Packers beat Cardinals 24-21 after Murray throws late INT

Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes, Randall Cobb caught both of them and the Green Bay Packers knocked off the previously unbeaten Arizona Cardinals 24-21 after Kyler Murray’...

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to game Hopkins (hamstring) returned to Thursday's game against the Packers.

Impact Hopkins had been sidelined for most of the game after apparently aggravating his hamstring injury in the first quarter. However, he returned midway through the third quarter and should provide a big boost to the Cardinals' offense if he can remain on the field for the remainder of the contest.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals' DeAndre Hopkins exits vs. Packers with hamstring injury Hopkins, who was questionable this week with a hamstring issue, exited with 8:18 left the first quarter after a 55-yard reception.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Questionable to return Hopkins aggravated his hamstring injury and is questionable to return to Thursday's game against Green Bay, Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Hopkins exited the game midway through the first quarter after making a 51-yard catch. He was seen testing his hamstring on the sideline but has not checked back into the game since his initial exit. Hopkins did not practice at all during the short week, and he now may be forced to miss the rest of Thursday's contest.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Murray unloads 55-yard sideline bomb to Hopkins Can't-Miss Play: Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray unloads a 55-yard sideline bomb to wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • NFL.COM

Suiting up Thursday Hopkins (hamstring) is listed as active Thursday against the Packers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Hopkins was considered a game-time decision after not practicing on a short week of prep due to a hamstring injury. Following a pregame warmup, though, he'll be available to Arizona's offense versus a Green Bay defense that will be without Week 1 starting cornerbacks Jaire Alexander (shoulder) and Kevin King (shoulder).

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 8

Daniel Jones has a great matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, who rank 30th in adjusted pass defense based on numberFire’s metrics

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected to play in Week 8 Hopkins (hamstring) is expected to play Thursday night against the Packers, barring any pre-game setbacks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The wideout is officially listed as questionable for the contest after being listed as a non-participant on the Cardinals' posted Week 8 practice/injury reports, but he nonetheless appears on track to suit up. Official confirmation of his availability will arrive upon the release of inactives prior to Thursday night's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bills flush memories of Titans loss, look ahead to Dolphins

The Buffalo Bills used their bye week to flush memories of a heartbreaking loss to the Tennessee Titans

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Is DeAndre Hopkins playing on Thursday night? Fantasy injury update for Packers-Cardinals Week 8 Thursday Night Football Is DeAndre Hopkins playing on Thursday night for the Cardinals against the Packers? We have the latest injury updates ahead of the Thursday...

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Murray vs. Rodgers highlight of Packers-Cardinals showdown

Arizona's Kyler Murray has developed into one of the NFL's most exciting quarterbacks in his short career

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for Thursday Hopkins (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Packers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Despite not practicing at all during Week 8 prep, Hopkins will be a game-time decision with the expectation that he'll be available Thursday, coach Kliff Kingsbury told Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic on Wednesday. Hopkins is notorious for gutting out injuries and suiting up on game days, so it'd be something of a surprise if the Cardinals include him among their inactives, but such a call won't be known until 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should play, but could be GT Coach Kilff Kingsbury expects Hopkins (hamstring) to play in Thursday's game against Green Bay, though the wideout may be treated as a game-time decision, Bob McManaman of The Ariz...

Impact Game-time call or not, Kingsbury expects his star wideout to suit up Thursday night for a nationally televised matchup with a fellow NFC heavyweight. Still, Hopkins likely will be listed as questionable on the final injury report, after missing practice both Monday and Tuesday. It remains to be seen if he gets any work in at Wednesday's practice, though it'll likely just be a walkthrough.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE