DECEMBER 26, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
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Cardinals inactives: Chase Edmonds, Larry Fitzgerald active; Maxx Williams inactive The Cardinals will have all their offensive starters except for Williams against the 49ers.
Cardinals fairly healthy for pivotal game vs. 49ers
The Arizona Cardinals are fairly healthy as they try make a push for their first trip to the playoffs since 2015DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unavailable Saturday Williams (ankle) is listed as inactive Saturday against the 49ers.
Impact Williams' absence isn't much of a surprise after he failed to practice in any capacity this week, the result of an ankle injury. In Williams' stead, Dan Arnold (back) is poised to be the Cardinals' primary tight end, with Darrell Daniels and Seth DeValve available as well.
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Tagged questionable for Week 16 Williams (ankle) is considered questionable for Saturday's matchup against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact The 26-year-old was unable to contribute even a limited practice session this week, but he still seemingly has a chance to suit up Saturday afternoon. Williams was forced to exit last Sunday's win over the Eagles after 23 offensive snaps, but not before he collected a season-high receiving total of 42 yards on his one catch.
DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't practice Wednesday Williams (ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.
Impact As was fellow tight end Darrell Daniels (hamstring). With the duo unable to practice so far this week, Dan Arnold is the sole healthy TE on the Cardinals' active roster. The team will determine the availability for both Williams and Daniels upon the release of its final Week 16 injury report Thursday.
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not practicing Wednesday Williams (ankle) was not spotted at the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Coach Kliff Kingsbury called Williams "day-to-day" after he was forced out of last weekend's win over the Eagles, but it doesn't seem like the tight end is ready to resume handling reps yet. With Darrell Daniels (hamstring) also working through an injury, Dan Arnold is Arizona's only fully healthy tight end to begin Week 16.
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed day-to-day Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Tuesday that Williams (ankle) is considered day-to-day, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Williams left last week's win over the Eagles with an ankle injury, and Kingsbury called it "nothing too significant." The 26-year-old was listed as DNP on Tuesday's practice estimate, and his status will become more clear when the team actually takes the field Wednesday.
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Swagger returns as Arizona 'Air Raid' gets back on track
Arizona's “Air Raid” offense is back rolling againDECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL Today-Week 15
NFL Today-Week 15DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Murray, Hopkins lead Cardinals past Eagles 33-26
Kyler Murray threw for a career-high 406 yards, DeAndre Hopkins had 169 yards receiving and a stellar touchdown catch and the Arizona Cardinals improved their position in the playo...DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leaves with ankle injury Williams (ankle) will not return to Sunday's game against the Eagles, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Williams exited Sunday's contest in the first half, but the Cardinals didn't rule him out until the third quarter. Dan Arnold could see an uptick in opportunities as long as Williams remains sidelined.
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Foot injury forces Patriots' Gilmore out of loss to Dolphins
New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, suffered an injury to his right leg in the second quarter of a 22-12 loss to the Mia...DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets back on box score Williams recorded two receptions (on two targets) for 17 yards during Sunday's 26-7 road victory against the Giants.
Impact The return of Larry Fitzgerald from the reserve/COVID-19 list resulted in more two-TE sets, with Williams earning 65 percent of the snaps on offense. Meanwhile, Dan Arnold had a 2-27-1 line on 30 percent of those plays, while Seth DeValve was held without a catch on a 34-percent snap share. Despite bringing up the rear in terms of usage, Arnold is the clear pass-catching member of the unit, as Williams spends most of his time as a blocker.
DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gets blanked Week 13 Williams wasn't targeted during Sunday's 38-28 loss to the Rams.
Impact The Cardinals mostly ditched use of tight ends in this contest, with Williams leading the way with 18 of 64 snaps on offense. Meanwhile, Dan Arnold (nine) and Seth DeValve (two) were further down the list. Arnold took full advantage of his few opportunities -- two catches, 61 yards and two TDs on three targets -- but Williams and DeValve were blanked entirely. With a 5-43-1 line on seven targets in his six appearances this season, Williams doesn't hold much sway in the fantasy realm.
DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Makes two catches Sunday Williams hauled in both targets for 10 yards during Sunday's 20-17 loss in New England.
Impact Williams logged a season-high share of the snaps on offense (72 percent), which was well ahead of Dan Arnold (36) and practice squad callup Evan Baylis (30). Still, aside from a TD in Week 9 and a 25-yard catch Week 11, Williams has contributed almost nothing (3-14-0 on five targets) in his five appearances this season. Instead, Arnold is slightly more reliable for production (18-225-1 on 25 targets in 11 contests) than Williams on a game-to-game basis.
DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Logs full practice Thursday Williams (illness) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's practice estimate, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Williams took Wednesday off to tend to an illness, but with his elevation to full one day later he's set to serve as the Cardinals' top tight end yet again. Meanwhile, Darrell Daniels (ankle) hasn't practiced at all this week, which could set up a scenario in which Williams and Dan Arnold are the only TEs available to the offense Sunday at New England.
NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Comes down with illness Williams didn't take part in practice Wednesday due to an illness, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Williams has logged far more time off the field than on it this season, the result of an ankle issue that forced a lengthy stint on injured reserve. He's now come down with an illness, which at the moment isn't believed to be connected to COVID-19. Fellow tight end Darrell Daniels (ankle) also was held out Wednesday, so Dan Arnold is the only healthy Cardinals tight end at the moment.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Nabs two catches Thursday Williams reeled in both of his targets for 29 yards during Thursday's 28-21 loss in Seattle.
Impact Williams accounted for the Cardinals' longest play of the game, a 25-yard catch to help set up the team's first touchdown at the start of the second quarter. Otherwise, he was relatively quiet, despite pacing Arizona tight ends in offensive snap share (57 percent). Meanwhile, Dan Arnold (a four-yard TD catch on two targets, 39 percent) and practice squad callup Evan Baylis (no targets, nine percent) scooped up the remaining work given to the position group. Williams has been tending to an ankle issue for most of the season, but since his return Week 9 he's continued to lead Cards TEs in snaps on offense.
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Seahawks without Carson again, but Tyler Lockett active
The Seattle Seahawks will be without running back Chris Carson and Travis Homer, but will have wide receiver Tyler Lockett against the Arizona CardinalsNOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
De'Vondre Campbell, Maxx Williams Active Against Seahawks TE Darrell Daniels sits with ankle injury
NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • AZCARDINALS.COM
Available Thursday Williams (ankle) is listed as active Thursday at Seattle.
Impact Despite logging just one limited practice this week, Williams will be available for a third straight game. He paced Cardinals tight ends with an offensive snap share of 53 percent this past Sunday, with Dan Arnold (48) and Darrell Daniels (19) behind him. However, Daniels (ankle) isn't suiting up Thursday, which could give Williams and Arnold a bit more opportunity to produce.
NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Status in question for Thursday Williams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's contest at Seattle.
Impact After capping last week with back-to-back limited sessions, Williams didn't get in any practice reps until Wednesday this week. Still, he at least took part in a practice, which can't be said for fellow tight end Darrell Daniels (ankle). With both tight ends banged up and potentially only one getting the nod Thursday, Williams may be the Cardinals TE not named Dan Arnold available to the offense.
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
DNP on Monday Williams (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.
Impact Williams kicked off last week with no practice reps before ending it with back-to-back limited sessions and a questionable designation for Week 10. He proceeded to lead Cardinals tight ends in offensive snap share (53 percent) during Sunday's 32-30 victory against the Bills, ahead of Dan Arnold (48) and Darrell Daniels (19). Williams wasn't targeted, while Arnold reeled in all four passes for 34 yards and Daniels left the game with an ankle injury. If Daniels needs some time off, Williams and Arnold are the only other tight ends on the active roster as Arizona prepares for Thursday's contest at Seattle.
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Suiting up Week 10 Williams (ankle) is listed as active Sunday versus the Bills.
Impact Williams' practice reps were capped this week due to an ankle injury, but it won't inhibit him from suiting up Sunday. Considering Cardinals tight ends haven't been targeted much this season, Williams is difficult to trust with Darrell Daniels and Dan Arnold also on hand for snaps.
NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable with ankle injury Williams (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Williams, who also missed Weeks 2 through 7 due to an ankle injury, put forth a trio of limited practices leading up to Sunday's contest. He turned his only target into a four-yard touchdown in his return to the field versus Miami last weekend, while playing 49 percent of snaps, so he could once again play a modest role on offense if he's able to suit up against Buffalo.
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
