Michael Carter Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 201 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- May 7, 1999 (25)
- Experience
- 4th Season
- Drafted
- 2021 / Rd. 4 / Pk. 107 (NYJ)
- College
- North Carolina
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Arizona running back Michael Carter played a complementary role in the Cardinals' Week 17 triumph over the Eagles, rushing for 61 yards on seven carries. His impact extended to the passing game, where he caught a six-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter, contributing to Arizona's comeback effort. As the backup to starter James Conner, Carter was the only other running back to record a rushing attempt. While he is expected to see ample playing time in Week 18, fantasy managers are advised to exercise caution and consider other options for starting lineups. Carter's involvement in the offense makes him a valuable depth piece, but the unpredictable workload continues to limit his fantasy reliability.
Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter made his team debut in Week 12 against the L.A. Rams less than two weeks after joining his new team. He appeared to be the No. 2 RB in the backfield behind incumbent James Conner and finished with just two fewer carries. In Week 15, Carter and the rest of the Arizona offense will face off against the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers currently boast the league's best rush defense and also rank as the best defensive unit overall. While Carter could be somewhat utilized in the passing game due to his receiving skills, he's expected to be the usual primary backup to Conner and thus may receive limited work. Additionally, even though the possibility exists that the Cardinals could fall behind in the game and give their regulars some rest, Carter remains much too risky to start for fantasy purposes and currently only has value as an injury handcuff. As such, Carter should remain on the fantasy bench in Week 15.
Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter debuted in Week 12 against the L.A. Rams less than two weeks after joining his new team. He appeared to be the No. 2 RB in the backfield behind incumbent James Conner as he finished with just two fewer carries. In Week 13, Carter and the Arizona offense face off against a Pittsburgh defense allowing the seventh-fewest rushing yards per game to opposing running backs. With that in mind, the team could utilize Carter's passing-catching skills to help offset the defense and keep Conner healthy. As such, fantasy managers can view Carter as an RB3/4 with the potential to deliver some viable fantasy production.
Depth Chart
- Offense
- Defense
FS | Budda Baker |
Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | |
NT | Justin Jones |
Bilal Nichols | |
LDE | Darius Robinson |
Ben Stille | |
RDE | L.J. Collier |
Xavier Thomas | |
LOLB | Zaven Collins |
BJ Ojulari | |
LILB | Kyzir White |
Mack Wilson Sr. | |
RILB | Krys Barnes |
Owen Pappoe | |
ROLB | Dennis Gardeck |
Victor Dimukeje | |
LCB | Max Melton |
Starling Thomas V | |
SS | Jalen Thompson |
RCB | Sean Murphy-Bunting |
Elijah Jones | |
NB | Garrett Williams |
Jaden Davis |
KR | Greg Dortch |
QB | Kyler Murray |
Desmond Ridder | |
RB | James Conner |
Trey Benson | |
LWR | Marvin Harrison Jr. |
Zach Pascal | |
RWR | Michael Wilson |
Chris Moore | |
SWR | Zay Jones |
TE | Trey McBride |
Tip Reiman | |
LT | Jonah Williams |
Kelvin Beachum | |
LG | Isaiah Adams |
Elijah Wilkinson | |
C | Hjalte Froholdt |
Evan Brown | |
RG | Will Hernandez |
Trystan Colon | |
RT | Paris Johnson Jr. |
Christian Jones |
LS | Aaron Brewer |
K | Matt Prater |
P | Blake Gillikin |