What We Saw Roundup – Week 6

Brissett struggled in the passing game, starting with an interception on the Cardinals’ opening drive when he tried to force a pass to Trey McBride despite tight coverage. Brissett missed several open receivers throughout the game, especially Michael Wilson, as their connection seemed off all afternoon. There were multiple opportunities for big plays, including an overthrow to Wilson that could have resulted in a touchdown. Despite his inconsistencies, Brissett continued to take chances downfield and made enough plays to put the Cardinals in scoring position. It wasn’t the best performance from the veteran quarterback, but he did enough to help Arizona secure the win. However, his missed throws and poor decisions were a major reason the Cardinals’ offense couldn’t put more points on the board.

Allgeier was expected to take on a workhorse role in the Cardinals’ offense with Jeremiyah Love inactive for the game. Allgeier handled the early touches in the game, but Bam Knight was frequently mixed into the backfield. The two backs rotated throughout drives rather than alternating possessions, making it difficult for either player to establish a consistent rhythm. Allgeier initially handled most of the short-yardage opportunities, but Knight eventually started mixing in on early downs and near the goal line. At times, it seemed like Arizona was riding the hot hand, especially when the offense had momentum. Allgeier came close to finding the end zone but was stopped at the 3-yard line. Overall, it was a disappointing performance for Allgeier, who failed to take advantage of an opportunity to establish himself as the Cardinals’ workhorse running back.

McBride put together a solid performance despite facing what seemed like constant double coverage throughout the game. The Rams clearly made it a priority to limit McBride’s impact, frequently sending extra attention his way to disrupt the Cardinals’ passing attack. His biggest play came in the first quarter on a 26-yard reception, where he broke a tackle to pick up additional yards. It was a challenging matchup for McBride, who had to fight for opportunities against a defense focused on shutting him down. Despite the difficult coverage, McBride still managed to produce a solid fantasy performance and remain a reliable option in the Cardinals’ offense.

Wilson had a quiet game compared to some of his recent performances, but he had opportunities to put up much better numbers. Several of his catches came on wide receiver screens as the Cardinals tried to get the ball into his hands and allow him to make plays. There was a play in the second quarter where Brissett failed to recognize Wilson wide open downfield for what could have been a big gain. Brissett also overthrew Wilson on several occasions, including a third-quarter play where Wilson ran an inside post route and was open for what could have been a touchdown. Those missed opportunities prevented Wilson from having a much bigger fantasy day. Despite the disappointing production, Wilson faced a tough Rams secondary and should have a good opportunity to bounce back in a more favorable matchup.

Veteran Bourne stepped into the WR2 role in the Cardinals’ offense and was heavily involved throughout the game. Bourne served as Brissett’s safety blanket, primarily working on crossing routes and short passes where he could create yards after the catch. It was encouraging to see Bourne finish second on the team with eight targets, showing that Brissett trusted him as a reliable option in the passing game. Bourne did a solid job creating separation while also making a few contested catches to help keep drives alive. His ability to consistently get open and move the chains made him an important part of Arizona’s offense. If Bourne continues to see this level of involvement, he could offer some flex value in deeper fantasy leagues.

Williams put together a solid performance, but his production and usage were well below what we’ve seen from him this season. Williams ran efficiently, averaging 5 yards per carry, although his longest run didn’t come until the fourth quarter on a 14-yard gain. He split drives with Blake Corum throughout the game, limiting his overall opportunities to make an impact. Williams also didn’t get many chances near the goal line, and with the Rams trailing for most of the game, his fantasy upside was limited. Williams should have a good opportunity to bounce back next week, but you have to wonder if the Rams will start looking to keep him fresh by giving Corum more opportunities, especially after his strong performance in this game.

Corum put together a solid performance despite seeing just 11 touches. Corum managed to rush for 42 yards, thanks to a couple of early runs that went for 8 or more yards. His best play of the game came on a 15-yard touchdown reception, where he showed off his elusiveness by weaving through defenders to find his way into the end zone. Corum made the most of his limited opportunities and showed that he can be an effective playmaker when given the chance. While his touches remain limited behind Williams, performances like this could help him earn a larger role in the Rams’ backfield. If Corum continues to produce efficiently, we could see a more balanced workload between the two running backs moving forward.

Nacua didn’t have an elite performance by his standards, but for most receivers, this would be considered a great game. Nacua didn’t see his first target until the second quarter, but he was productive throughout the rest of the contest, catching nearly everything thrown his way. Whether it was a wide receiver screen or an intermediate route, Nacua consistently found ways to make plays. His biggest moment came in the fourth quarter when he caught a pass over the middle, broke two tackles, and turned it into a 43-yard gain that helped set up the Rams for a go-ahead score. Nacua’s day could have been even bigger, as Stafford missed him on a deep route in the third quarter after he had badly beaten his defender for what could have been a wide-open touchdown. While this wasn’t one of Nacua’s elite fantasy performances, it was still a great outing, and there should be plenty more explosive games ahead.

Adams put together a quiet performance in the Rams’ offense. Three of his four receptions came on short routes where Adams was able to create some yards after the catch. His lone missed opportunity came on an overthrow by Stafford that prevented him from making a bigger play. We saw this at times last season, when Adams would take a backseat in the passing game with Nacua on the field, and I believe this was another example of that. With the Rams running just 56 offensive plays, there weren’t enough opportunities for Adams to make a significant impact. While the veteran remains a talented playmaker, games like this show how his fantasy production can be limited when Nacua commands most of the attention in the passing attack.

Parkinson served as a reliable safety blanket underneath for Stafford at times throughout the game. Parkinson provided a short-yardage option when Stafford needed to get the ball out quickly against the Cardinals’ pressure. His biggest play came near the end of the game on a short pass that he took toward the corner of the end zone, extending the ball across the goal line for a touchdown.