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NegativeProjectionOct 30, 2026
Sean Payton noted a blank spot in his draft evaluation process for 2022, specifically mentioning that he does not recall draft readings on Cardinals tight end Trey McBride because he was not in the draft room that year, suggesting uncertainty about his pre-draft assessment of McBride.PositiveUsageOct 30, 2026
McBride finished against Denver with ten receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown—his season high in both catches and receiving yards; the source identifies him as the Cardinals' most dangerous weapon and notes he is one of the league's best tight ends, making him Arizona's primary offensive threat.PositiveMatchupOct 30, 2026
McBride is the Cardinals' best and most consistent offensive weapon, coming off his best game of the year with 10 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown against the Broncos. The source notes he will be looking to repeat that success against the Cowboys' struggling secondary; however, the outcome could depend on who Christian Parker assigns to contain him—whether the young rookie Caleb Downs or someone else—as whoever covers him will have their hands full against one of the league's best tight ends. Last year Dallas held him to just five catches for 55 yards and a TD.NegativeRoleOct 30, 2026
The Cardinals need to do better to get Trey McBride open, indicating he is not currently receiving sufficient opportunities or separation in the offense.PositiveUsageOct 30, 2026
Trey McBride is the catalyst for Arizona's pass game, leading the Cardinals in targets over their last three games, was one away from leading in the Giants loss, and has double-digit targets in every other game he wasn't the team leader; he scored a touchdown against the Cowboys last season (24-7 in third quarter). The source notes the Cowboys' schematic answer involves clogging up the middle of the field where McBride operates, but this cannot come at the cost of edge contain or pass rush effectiveness.PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
Trey McBride is listed as an elite tight end option for Week 8.PositiveRoleOct 29, 2026
McBride is referenced as an elite tight end option who doesn't need the source recommendation to start; the source notes 'You don't need me or anyone else telling you to start Trey McBride,' indicating he is a consensus stud with consistent strong performance expectations.PositiveMatchupOct 29, 2026
Dallas ranks 18th in half PPR points allowed to TEs at 9.8 per game; the matchup is not difficult, and game script is favorable with Cardinals projected to lose by a touchdown while carrying a 24.0-point team total (12th). McBride had 55-1 receiving in a win over the Cowboys last year.PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
McBride enters as TE3 on TE1 usage over his last 4 games, averaging 10.8 targets and 16.5 expected half PPR points; coming off a season-high 22.1 half PPR points in Week 7 with 10-of-13 targets for 111 yards and 1 TD. This is described as a carbon copy of last year's TE1 overall finish.PositiveMatchupOct 29, 2026
McBride faces the Cowboys, who rank 18th in half PPR points allowed to TEs at 9.8 per game and are a little more talented at LB and S than they are CB. By no means is this a difficult spot, and the game script is as favorable as it gets with the Cardinals projected to lose by a touchdown while carrying a 24.0-point team total (12th). He had 55-1 receiving in a win over the Cowboys last year.PositiveUsageOct 29, 2026
McBride enters as the TE3 on TE1 usage over his last 4 games, averaging 10.8 targets and 16.5 expected half PPR points. He is coming off a season-high 22.1 half PPR points in Week 7, hauling in 10-of-13 targets for 111 yards and 1 touchdown. This is a carbon copy of last year's TE1 overall finish.PositiveUsageOct 29, 2026
McBride leads Arizona with 59 receptions for 472 yards and four touchdowns through seven games. His production comes from volume as much as explosiveness; he has been targeted frequently, giving Brissett a dependable option over the middle of the field and underneath coverage. His ability to find open space and turn short completions into positive gains makes him a difficult matchup for linebackers and safeties.PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026
McBride is described as the league's best tight end and is a key part of Arizona's pass-catching arsenal alongside Michael Wilson, Kendrick Bourne, and rookie Reggie Virgil. Despite his elite status and the Cardinals' high passing volume (averaging 37.3 attempts per game), McBride has not been a major touchdown beneficiary; the source notes it makes no sense that Brissett has only 10 touchdown passes with access to an exceptional pass-catching tight end like McBride. This suggests McBride's elite role and target opportunity are being underutilized in the red zone.PositiveValueOct 28, 2026
Ranked 2nd among tight ends in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 56, positioning him as a premium trade asset behind only Bowers.PositiveUsageOct 28, 2026
McBride posted 98 air yards in Week 7 as the Cardinals ranked second only to the Packers in total air yards; the Cardinals have averaged 339 total air yards per game over the past month, the seventh most in the NFL.PositiveUsageOct 28, 2026
With Jalen Brooks out for the season due to wrist surgery, volume is expected to remain heavily concentrated on Trey McBride, positioning him for continued target share in the Cardinals offense.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
McBride is ranked as the TE1 in week 8 rankings by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com, facing Dallas.PositiveRoleOct 27, 2026
Trey McBride is dominating valuable targets in the Arizona Cardinals offense; he caught 10 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown against Denver and continues to produce despite Jacoby Brissett's struggles, establishing himself as the primary receiving option over Michael Wilson.PositiveUsageOct 27, 2026
Is on pace to reach 150 receptions this season; he's already the first player in league history to catch at least seven balls in each of his team's first seven games.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
McBride recorded 10 receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown against Denver on National Tight End Day; he leads the NFL with 59 catches (one more than Jaxon Smith-Njigba) and 472 receiving yards, the most among all tight ends in the league.PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026
Cardinals tight end Trey McBride caught 10 passes for 111 yards receiving and scored the team's first touchdown in over 100 game minutes against Denver, marking a strong individual performance despite Arizona's 30-16 loss.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
McBride led all receivers with 13 targets and 10 receptions for 11 yards and one touchdown; described as 'undoubtedly the best offensive player the Cardinals have' and a 'default entry each week,' demonstrating consistent high-volume usage despite the Cardinals' offensive struggles.NegativeUsageOct 25, 2026
Tight end Trey McBride recorded 10 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown for the Cardinals against Denver, but the Cardinals' offensive performance was hampered by their inability to convert two first-half red zone trips into touchdowns, ultimately resulting in a 30-16 loss.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
Trey McBride scored a touchdown for the Cardinals in the game, continuing tight end production on the holiday matchup. McBride was also noted as wanting a penalty call on a second-down play earlier in the game.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
McBride began heating up early in the third quarter with back-to-back catches to move the Cardinals into field goal range; later in the quarter, he caught a quick slant touchdown from Jacoby Brissett to bring the Cardinals within one score at 20-13.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
McBride had 111 yards and a score on 10 catches in the Cardinals' 30-16 loss to Denver, continuing to serve as a primary target in Arizona's passing game despite the team's 2-5 record.PositiveProjectionOct 25, 2026
McBride is four catches away from reaching 400 career receptions; if he achieves this milestone, he will be the second-fastest tight end in NFL history to 400 catches, needing only 73 games compared to Hall of Famer Kellen Winslow's 72 games.PositiveProjectionOct 24, 2026
McBride leads the NFL with 49 receptions through six games and is described as Arizona's biggest offensive weapon and practically the only weapon the Cardinals have; the source expects him to get his targets and have a solid to good game against Denver, though Denver's defense plans to double-team him.NegativeMatchupOct 24, 2026
Trey McBride is Arizona's biggest offensive weapon, leading the NFL with 49 receptions through six games. Denver's defense has generally done a good job limiting opponents' top receiving threats but has not always been as effective against tight ends.PositiveUsageOct 24, 2026
McBride leads the league in receptions with 49 through six games; he has a knack for getting open and no linebacker has been able to cover him in the sample. The source recommends using this talent as much as possible against Denver's #5-ranked passing defense, positioning him as a Cardinals offensive weapon to deploy repeatedly.NegativeUsageOct 23, 2026
Trey McBride is among the most-bet anytime touchdown scorers at +155 odds in Week 7, indicating public backing for him to score in the Broncos-Cardinals matchup.PositiveProjectionOct 23, 2026
McBride is the focal point of the Cardinals' passing attack and one of the NFL's best tight ends. He earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2025 with 126 catches, 1,239 receiving yards, and 11 touchdowns. This season, he leads the NFL with 49 catches in six games, though his yards per catch have declined to 361 yards on those receptions with 3 touchdowns. He will be targeted often and has a penchant for moving the chains on third down, making him the biggest X-Factor for opposing defenses to combat.NegativeMatchupOct 23, 2026
Tight end Trey McBride was bracket covered by Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard in the previous week's game against Arizona, a defensive solution that won't be as simple to replicate against the Packers' multiple deep threats (Christian Watson, Matthew Golden, and Tucker Kraft).NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026
Cardinals tight end Trey McBride grumbled about officiating in Week 4, prompting line judge Jeff Seeman to use profanity (caught on videotape) in pushing back; Seeman was subsequently taken off the field for two games.PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026
McBride ranks as the TE6 on TE2 usage over his last four contests, averaging 10.3 targets and 15.3 expected half PPR points per game. He remains a positive regression candidate. Denver sits 15th in half PPR points allowed to TEs at 10.7 per game, though they surrendered 16.2 points to Tyler Higbee in Week 3 and 15.0 to George Kittle in Week 4. Arizona is listed as 4.5-point home underdogs with a 19.5-point implied team total (24th). This game script is welcome, and the Broncos LB room has missed a lot of tackles to open the year.PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026
McBride is ranked TE2 for Week 7 with 69.5 projected yards against Denver.NegativeMatchupOct 22, 2026
Arizona Cardinals tight end who was bracketed by Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard in a recent game; the source notes that bracketing McBride and wide receiver Michael Wilson to keep both in check was a good first step for Detroit's defense.NegativeMatchupOct 22, 2026
Cardinals TE Trey McBride is a key offensive weapon that Denver must account for in their upcoming matchup. Sean Payton noted McBride 'reminds me a lot of [Raiders TE Brock] Bowers, these unique skill set tight ends that can get matched up on safeties or even corners' and highlighted that he and WR Michael Wilson are combining for significant target volume.PositiveUsageOct 21, 2026
Trey McBride is an All-Pro tight end coming off a sensational 2025 season and is the focal point of Arizona's aerial attack, getting over ten targets per game. He presents a significant challenge for the Denver defense in this matchup.NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026
McBride was the target on Jacoby Brissett's first-drive interception, but the source notes McBride wasn't even open on the play, indicating the interception was a poor decision by Brissett rather than a McBride performance issue.PositiveUsageOct 18, 2026
McBride led the Cardinals with seven catches for 53 yards, establishing himself as the primary receiving target in Arizona's game plan against the Rams.PositiveUsageOct 18, 2026
Cardinals tight end Trey McBride leads the team in receiving through the first half with three catches for 42 yards, indicating he is a primary target for Jacoby Brissett in the Arizona offense.NegativeUsageOct 18, 2026
Trey McBride is not mentioned in the game recap, indicating he did not have a significant role in this Eagles-Panthers game.NegativeRoleOct 18, 2026
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride was cursed at by line judge Jeff Seeman multiple times after McBride questioned the officiating, leading to Seeman's two-game suspension for his on-field conduct.NegativeRoleOct 17, 2026
McBride was inherited by Mike LaFleur as part of the Cardinals receiving corps when LaFleur was hired to build an acceptable offense. He remains on the roster as a key receiving option.PositiveMatchupOct 16, 2026
With McDuffie sidelined, Arizona could exploit the Rams secondary matchup, forcing Los Angeles to adjust coverage schemes and potentially provide additional safety help over the top, which would take away from being able to cover an immediate threat like Trey McBride.NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026
Trey McBride was one of the primary targets in the Cardinals offense in 2025, with Marvin Harrison Jr. playing second fiddle to both McBride and Michael Wilson for most of the season.NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026
Trey McBride was one of the primary receiving targets for the Cardinals in 2025, ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr. The source notes that Harrison 'ended up playing second fiddle to Wilson and TE Trey McBride for most of the 2025 season,' indicating McBride's role in the offense took priority over Harrison's.NegativeProjectionOct 16, 2026
McBride is mentioned as an excellent tight end in the league, though the source positions Brock Bowers as a different tier of receiving tight end talent.PositiveProjectionOct 14, 2026
McBride is ranked TE3 for Week 6 with 69.5 projected yards. The source notes McBride is getting unlucky, yet is still averaging 14.0 half PPR points (TE2 per game). He should've scored 17.4 half PPR points per the model (TE1 overall per game). A sick garbage-time score was luck coming back to McBride after a few tackled-at-the-one-yard-line moments earlier. The Marvin Harrison Jr. trade will help at the margins, especially in the red zone. However, the Rams defense has been the league's toughest matchup against TEs (5.0 half PPR PG), limiting Dalton Kincaid to seven yards on 76% of routes and Isaiah Likely to 33 yards in Week 2. Arizona enters as 12.5-point underdogs with a 20-point implied total (20th), suggesting 10+ targets.PositiveMatchupOct 14, 2026
Trey McBride will cause issues for the Rams defense in Week 6, as he has consistently done in past matchups; the source expects him to be a problem for LA.PositiveProjectionOct 14, 2026
McBride will benefit from the Cardinals' air yards avalanche; the team ranks fourth in total team air yards over the past two weeks and Arizona's defense is allowing the third highest EPA per play and sixth highest success rate, forcing the offense to generate sustained passing volume.PositiveUsageOct 13, 2026
Trey McBride had a standout touchdown grab against the Detroit Lions despite the Cardinals' lopsided 45-point loss, demonstrating his ability to make explosive plays even in a blowout.PositiveUsageOct 13, 2026
McBride had a wild touchdown grab in the Cardinals' 45-21 loss to the Lions, providing a bright spot in Arizona's offensive performance despite the blowout.PositiveMatchupOct 13, 2026
Cardinals tight end Trey McBride is highlighted as a key offensive weapon in a Week 6 matchup against the Rams with an over/under of 52.5, suggesting potential for scoring opportunities in a game with elevated scoring potential.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
McBride has emerged as the Cardinals' primary target, receiving 56 targets through the first four games of 2026, significantly more than WR Michael Wilson (51 targets) and WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (13 targets), indicating QB Jacoby Brissett's preference for the tight end.PositiveRoleOct 12, 2026
Remains the team's alpha dog in targets and receptions; positioned as the Cardinals' primary receiving option following Marvin Harrison Jr.'s trade.PositiveRoleOct 11, 2026
Trey McBride benefited from the defensive attention Harrison commanded in Arizona, helping him find creases in defenses. Harrison was on the field for 74% of offensive snaps through the Cardinals' first four games, which provided coverage relief for teammates like McBride.PositiveProjectionOct 11, 2026
All-Pro tight end leads the Cardinals with 46 targets through four games in 2026, establishing himself as the clear focal point of Jacoby Brissett's offense under first-year head coach Mike LaFleur. McBride was second on the team in receiving yards last season (behind Michael Wilson's 1,006 yards).NegativeUsageOct 11, 2026
McBride is showing regression in deployment despite being a key offensive weapon; the source notes that while the Cardinals are scoring more points overall, the offense is characterized by dink-and-dunk play with no explosive plays, and McBride's usage pattern appears to be suffering as a result of the conservative offensive approach.PositiveProjectionOct 10, 2026
Trey McBride is largely unaffected by Harrison's departure, and his case as the fantasy TE1 is strengthened against equally elite Brock Bowers; both would be second-round picks at the very worst right now.PositiveUsageOct 10, 2026
The All-Pro tight end has accrued a team-high 46 targets through four games of the 2026 season, establishing himself as the clear focal point of the Cardinals offense under new head coach Mike LaFleur.NegativeMatchupOct 10, 2026
McBride is a key component of Arizona's 13-personnel usage, which has jumped from 11.0% to 20.1% (3rd in league) under Mike LaFleur. The Lions defense has been effective against 13-personnel pass sets, allowing 10-of-17 passing (58.8% completion), 6.0 yards per attempt (12th), and a 41.2% success rate (14th). McBride, alongside Elijah Higgins and Hunter Long (now on IR), forms the three-tight-end core that Arizona leans on; the Cardinals average 4.14 yards per rush from 13-personnel (t-6th) and maintain top-10 yards before and after contact per carry.NegativeMatchupOct 10, 2026
McBride is highlighted as a key matchup concern for the Lions defense against the Cardinals; the source notes that if McBride and Michael Wilson win their 1-on-1s against Detroit's secondary, the Lions defense would need to avoid glaring mental mistakes and assignment errors to show progress.NegativeRoleOct 9, 2026
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride was involved in a high-profile officiating incident when line judge Jeff Seeman told him "f*** you" in view of a broadcasting camera, resulting in Seeman's two-game suspension; this reflects broader tension between officials and players in Week 4.PositiveProjectionOct 9, 2026
The source includes McBride in a Same Game Parlay targeting anytime TD against Detroit, which ranks dead last in total defense and has conceded a league-worst 1,216 passing yards. McBride is positioned to exploit this porous secondary.PositiveMatchupOct 9, 2026
McBride should feast as Jacoby Brissett's safety blanket in Week 5. The Lions have allowed the most fantasy points to TEs this season, and McBride is positioned to benefit from Detroit's secondary weakness and lack of man-coverage corners to run their desired scheme.PositiveUsageOct 9, 2026
McBride is third in the league in receptions with 33 and tied for second in targets with 46, showing the Cardinals are feeding him a steady diet. However, he is converting only 36.4% of receptions into first downs compared to league leaders at 70%, which is concerning. Against Detroit's poor tight-end coverage, McBride should see continued volume, though the Lions will attempt to limit his production by making tackles immediately after catches.PositiveMatchupOct 9, 2026
McBride presents a significant matchup advantage against Detroit's historically poor coverage. The Lions rank 26th in PFF coverage grade (49.8) and have allowed 20 passes of 20+ yards (three more than any other team). Critically, Detroit's weakness extends to intermediate and short passes: +0.78 EPA/play allowed on intermediate routes (29th) and +0.09 EPA/play allowed on short passes (21st). While the Cardinals lack a downfield passing threat overall, McBride can exploit Detroit's middle-of-field vulnerability, particularly on underneath routes where the Lions' coverage has been historically bad.PositiveMatchupOct 9, 2026
McBride ranks second in the NFL in short-pass receiving yards (184) and is one of Arizona's two very good receivers in the short-to-intermediate game. He is a key player to watch against Detroit's historically bad pass defense, which has allowed 20 passes of 20+ yards (three more than any other team) and ranks 26th in PFF coverage grade (49.8). The Lions' underneath coverage has been nearly as damaging as their deep coverage, allowing +0.09 EPA/play on short passes (21st).NegativeMatchupOct 8, 2026
McBride is the focal point of the Cardinals' offense and a key defensive concern for the Lions in Week 5; the Lions have struggled defending tight ends through four weeks, making McBride a critical matchup challenge that Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard must prioritize slowing down.PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
Listed as an elite tight end option this week.PositiveUsageOct 8, 2026
Tight end Trey McBride is a focal point of the Cardinals offense due to his physical tools and playmaking ability. Dan Campbell noted: "When you're a big physical guy that can run and separate and make tough catches and have some run after catch... they're going to give this guy (McBride) the ball because he can make plays with the ball in his hand and he's tough. He's going to get his targets and we're going to have our hands full." McBride's size, separation ability, catch radius, and run-after-catch skills make him a consistent target in the Cardinals' scheme.PositiveProjectionOct 7, 2026
McBride is the TE2 through four weeks, serving as a bankable weekly starter at the tight end position.NegativeProjectionOct 7, 2026
McBride ranks third in expected fantasy points with 85.2 EP but is underperforming that expectation by -16 points. He is second in the NFL in targets (46) and first in targets inside the 10-yard line (seven), positioning him as one of two elite tight ends alongside Brock Bowers. The source recommends looking to buy low on McBride despite the underperformance.NegativeRoleOct 7, 2026
McBride was involved in an on-field incident with referee Seeman, who yelled an expletive at the tight end after McBride sought a flag during Arizona's 36–24 loss; the exchange was caught on camera, with McBride pointing at the lens after hearing the referee's profanity.NegativeMatchupOct 7, 2026
McBride was involved in a controversial no-call for pass interference in the fourth quarter (3rd-and-3) against the Cardinals in a game Arizona lost 36–24; line judge Jeff Seeman did not throw a flag on contact from Dru Phillips before the ball arrived, and when McBride argued, Seeman yelled an expletive at him—a moment caught on camera.NegativeMatchupOct 7, 2026
McBride is Arizona's biggest weapon in the passing game with 33 catches for 242 yards and two touchdowns through four weeks, and he presents a major problem for Detroit's defense, which is surrendering 407 receiving yards (31st) and six touchdowns (32nd) to tight ends.NegativeRoleOct 6, 2026
Cardinals tight end Trey McBride argued a non-call with line judge Jeff Seeman late in Arizona's 36-24 loss to the Giants; video evidence shows the official shouting profane language at McBride during the interaction, leading to Seeman's two-game suspension for unprofessional conduct.NegativeMatchupOct 6, 2026
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride was involved in an on-field incident with line judge Jeff Seeman on Sunday, Oct. 4, during which Seeman was caught on camera cursing at McBride; the incident resulted in Seeman receiving a two-game suspension for unprofessional conduct toward a player.