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DeAndre Hopkins makes his 2022 debut in Week 7, coming off his six-game suspension. Hopkins is expected to be a "full go" on Thursday Night Football.

Related Players: Zach Ertz, Rondale Moore, A.J. Green, Kyler Murray

The debut couldn't have come at a better time, as the Cardinals' receiver room is questionable at best now that they are operating without Marquise Brown, who went down with a foot injury and is expected to miss at least a month. As for Week 7 in particular, Hopkins is likely to receive plenty of volume, but his efficiency without practicing with the team is up for debate. Kyler Murray's 5.8 yards per attempt ranks 36th out of 36 qualifying quarterbacks as the offense has looked stuck in the mud all season.
Robbie Anderson, who was acquired just a few days ago, is expected to be "very limited", if he plays at all.

After second opinion, Cards WR Marquise Brown out indefinitely and at least a month, Kliff Kingsbury said.

Related players: DeAndre Hopkins, Rondale Moore, A.J. Green, Greg Dortch, Robbie Anderson

Anderson, if he plays, would be very limited in Week 7, leaving the WR duties to Hopkins, Moore, Green and Dortch. Eventually Anderson should be more involved as he gets more comfortable.

Kingsbury said if Robbie Anderson plays Thursday “it will be very limited.”

Related players: Marquise Brown, DeAndre Hopkins, Rondale Moore, A.J. Green, Greg Dortch

Kingsbury added he wants Anderson to have a comfort level in his first snaps with Cardinals. With Brown expected out a month, that would leave Hopkins, Moore, Green and Dortch as the primary targets for Thursday night. Hopkins is just returning from his six game suspension.

Running backs James Conner (ribs) and Darrel Williams (knee) were listed as non-participants in practice on Tuesday.

Related players: Eno Benjamin, Keaontay Ingram, Jonathan Ward

Both players were out of practice on Monday and all of last week as well, so getting the green light to play against the Saints on Thursday looks like a long shot. Benjamin started last Sunday and ran 15 times for 37 yards. He’s been listed as limited this week because of a foot injury.

On top of James Conner likely missing this week and likely the next, the Cardinals are also expected to be playing without backup running back Darrel Williams due to a knee injury. Plus, they’ve placed running back Jonathan Ward on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.

Related Players: Eno Benjamin, Keaontay Ingram

The Seahawks' defense has allowed the most yards and second-most touchdowns on the ground while allowing the fifth-highest yards per attempt. Eno Benjamin looks to be operating in the workhorse role while Conner nurses up, which makes him an RB2 play in fantasy this weekend.

The Arizona Cardinals held a walk-through Wednesday as the first practice of the game week and released their injury report in preparation for the Seattle Seahawks.

The notable names that sat out of the walk-through included running backs James Conner and Darrel Williams, center Rodney Hudson and kicker Matt Prater.

Related players: Eno Benjamin

The Cards are hurting at running back coming into Week 6 and there's a chance Benjamin may be the last man standing. Now is the time to check waiver wires and pick him up.

On the Cardinals RB situation: James Conner is dealing with a rib issue, status will be clearer later in the week.

Related players: Darrel Williams, Eno Benjamin, Jonathan Ward, Corey Clement, Ty'Son Williams

The tweet went on to say Williams sprained his knee and is out this week and Ward is dealing with a hamstring injury and is on IR, per Tom Pelissero. The team recently signed Clement and Williams to the practice squad. One name not mentioned in terms of injuries is Benjamin, so if Conner is unable to go in Week 6, Benjamin would likely get a huge workload. Against the Eagles, Benjamin had eight carries and scored a TD while adding three catches. He's worth picking up if he's on your wire.

This was, sadly, the expected report, and Rashaad Penny is officially out for the season.

Related Players: Ken Walker, DeeJay Dallas

Once Penny was carted off, the running back workload was split up between Ken Walker (early downs) and DeeJay Dallas (third down role). Walker did run a season-high 13 routes on Sunday, but it's more likely that he would be eased into that role. Either way, the rookie becomes an immediate must-roster regardless of league size.