Arizona’s running back Tyler Allgeier is back on the field for the Cardinals’ Week 8 showdown with Dallas.
Key points
- Tyler Allgeier is cleared to play in Week 8 after being removed from the injury report.
- He will share backfield duties with Jeremiyah Love and Bam Knight, limiting his individual volume.
- Fantasy managers are advised to treat Allgeier as a low‑impact option for the Cowboys game.
The Arizona Cardinals announced that running back Tyler Allgeier, who had been listed with a toe injury, has been removed from the team’s injury report and is slated to suit up for the upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys.
According to the team’s practice notes, Allgeier’s involvement grew steadily throughout the week. He began the week as a “Did Not Practice” (DNP) participant, then progressed to limited drills before completing a full practice on Friday.
Practice progression
Allgeier is expected to join a three‑way running back rotation that includes Jeremiyah Love and Bam Knight. The trio will likely split carries in the Cowboys matchup, with no single back projected to dominate the workload.
Fantasy football analysts, including Mark Garcia of NBC Sports, cautioned that Allgeier’s limited role does not merit significant fantasy consideration at this stage, given the shared backfield and his recent injury history.
Backfield timeshare
The Cardinals will monitor Allgeier’s snap count on game day, but the primary takeaway for fantasy owners is to focus on other running backs with clearer usage patterns.
Reader questions
What injury had kept Tyler Allgeier off the field?
Allgeier was listed with a toe injury before being cleared.
Will Allgeier be the primary running back against Dallas?
No, he is expected to be part of a three‑back rotation with Love and Knight.
Should fantasy owners start Allgeier this week?
Analysts suggest his limited role makes him a low‑priority fantasy pick for the game.
Source: nbcsports.com
