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Mile High Report fantasy football takes on Trey McBride
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PositiveMatchupOct 27, 2026
Trey McBride was too difficult for Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph to contain, forcing Joseph to deploy extensive coverage schemes against him. The source notes that sometimes elite players cannot be held down, comparing McBride's dominance to JSN's performance against Denver.NegativeMatchupOct 26, 2026
McBride had 10 receptions for 111 yards and 1 touchdown on 13 total targets, and the Broncos did not have an answer for him no matter who was in coverage. The source notes McBride is the best tight end in the NFL for a reason and that Vance Joseph's struggles vs. elite tight ends continue, though the Broncos did limit the Cardinals to 16 points overall.NegativeMatchupOct 25, 2026
Trey McBride was limited in the first half with just four catches for 20 yards as Denver's defense prioritized containing him, but he became the focal point of Arizona's offensive attack in the second half, finishing with 11 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
Trey McBride began heating up with back-to-back catches to move the Cardinals into field goal range on their opening drive; he later scored a touchdown on a quick slant from Jacoby Brissett, demonstrating increased offensive involvement and red zone opportunity.NegativeMatchupOct 24, 2026
Trey McBride is Arizona's biggest offensive weapon, leading the NFL with 49 receptions through six games. Kingbronco58 identifies McBride as the primary concern for Denver's defense and recommends double-teaming him to force other Cardinals receivers to beat the Broncos; the source notes that tight ends have historically been a weakness for Vance Joseph's defenses.PositiveProjectionOct 23, 2026
McBride is the focal point of the Cardinals passing attack and one of the NFL's best tight ends. He earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2025 with 126 catches, 1,239 receiving yards, and 11 touchdowns. This season he leads the NFL with 49 catches in six games, though his yards per catch have declined to 361 yards on those receptions with 3 touchdowns. He will be targeted often and has a penchant for moving the chains on third down, making him the biggest X-Factor for Denver's defense to combat on Sunday.PositiveMatchupOct 22, 2026
Cardinals tight end Trey McBride is highlighted as a key offensive weapon in Arizona's attack, compared favorably to Raiders TE Brock Bowers as a unique skill-set tight end capable of being matched up on safeties or corners. Coach Payton notes McBride and Cardinals WR Michael Wilson are combining for significant target volume, and McBride's versatility and movement create matchup problems for Denver's defense in the upcoming game.PositiveUsageOct 21, 2026
Trey McBride is an All-Pro tight end coming off a sensational 2025 season and is the focal point of Arizona's aerial attack, getting over ten targets per game. Denver's defense has performed well this season limiting opposing top players, but McBride presents a significant matchup challenge that defensive coordinator Vance Joseph must game-plan for carefully.