Cardinals face injury crisis with seven offensive starters sidelined

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Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Cardinals face injury crisis with seven offensive starters sidelined
Summary

The Arizona Cardinals are grappling with a significant injury crisis as they could be without seven offensive starters for their upcoming match. In head coach Mike LaFleur’s debut season, injuries have primarily impacted the offense. Currently, quarterbacks and several wide receivers, including Michael Wilson and Kendrick Bourne, are on injured reserve. The Cardinals lead the NFL with the most offensive players on IR, significantly affecting their overall performance, as they rank low in offensive metrics. The team anticipates a challenging matchup as they work to fill these gaps.

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  • •The Cardinals may be missing seven offensive starters this week.
  • •Quarterback Jacoby Brissett and four wide receivers are prominent injuries.
  • •Arizona’s defense has maintained decent performance despite the injury crisis.
  • •The team currently leads the NFL with seven offensive players on injured reserve.
  • •Only 43 of 53 players from the original Week 1 roster are still active.
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The Arizona Cardinals could be without seven of their Week 1 offensive starters this week due to a brutal injury wave.

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