From the video
McBride, back-to-back seasons, has actually averaged over nine targets per game... he jumped from 15 and 1/2 fantasy points per game up to 18 and 1/2... This was primarily fueled off of him finally scoring touchdowns once you had Jacoby Brissett take over as the quarterback for the Cardinals... Marvin Harrison, as well as Michael Wilson, will represent serious target competition... the passing volume's going to be coming down here in Arizona.
STACKED’s take
TE2 ranked but faces target competition and declining volume in 2026.
McBride is ranked TE2 with back-to-back seasons averaging over 9 targets per game. He posted a massive leap from 2024 to 2025, jumping from 15.5 PPG to 18.5 PPG, primarily driven by finally scoring touchdowns once Jacoby Brissett took over as Cardinals QB. However, Geno Smith notes his 2026 situation has gotten 'sneaky worse' with Marvin Harrison and Michael Wilson representing serious target competition, and passing volume is expected to decline as the Cardinals rebuild their running back room (they abandoned the run in 2025 due to RB injuries, forcing 50+ pass attempts weekly). The speaker sees downside risk from reduced volume and potential QB efficiency regression from Brissett.
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