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FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy football takes on Trey McBride
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All FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast insights about Trey McBride
NegativeRoleOct 21, 2026
The source notes that Trey McBride's presence on the Cardinals offense limits Michael Wilson's role, with McBride functioning as a primary target. This context supports the rationale for selling Wilson.NegativeProjectionOct 17, 2026
The source expresses skepticism about McBride's long-term sustainability, noting that the Cardinals have averaged approximately 40 pass attempts per game for almost a season and a half, which is unsustainable; the Cardinals are not winning games throwing 40 passes per week, suggesting McBride's elevated usage will regress. However, if Arizona acquires a competent quarterback next year and maintains the high pass rate, McBride could remain a top-15 option, but the current pace is not expected to continue.NegativeProjectionOct 15, 2026
Elite tight end with potential rest-of-season concerns tied to Cardinals quarterback situation; could be outscored by Isaiah Likely rest of season depending on quarterback changes.NegativeBustOct 14, 2026
Jeremiah Smith recounts trading away McBride for minimal value when McBride was having a red shirt year with the Cardinals; the trade looks bad in hindsight, illustrating the risk of selling low on young players during down years in dynasty.NegativeRoleOct 14, 2026
Trey McBride is expected to remain ahead of Michael Wilson in target share over the course of the season in the Cardinals offense, limiting Wilson's upside.PositiveUsageOct 10, 2026
Trey McBride is a central figure in the Cardinals' offense, seeing consistent targets every week. The source considers him the most likely pass-catcher to score a touchdown on a weekly basis and recommends betting his anytime touchdown prop.PositiveMatchupOct 7, 2026
Trey McBride is in a 'smash spot' against the Lions, who struggle against tight ends. McBride has a 28% target share against cover three defenses, which the Lions run at a high frequency, making him a top-tier play.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
The source views Trey McBride as a proven, elite tight end option compared to the speculative upside of Colston Loveland.PositiveProjectionSep 17, 2026
JJ Zachariason ranks Trey McBride as the number one tight end for Week 2.PositiveBreakoutSep 17, 2026
JJ Zachariason highlights McBride as the exception to the early-season tight end busts, noting he is a 'monster performer' who provides a weekly advantage.NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026
Trey McBride was in the opponent's lineup during the source's fantasy matchup, and the source successfully defeated that team.PositiveRoleSep 12, 2026
Trey McBride is identified as the Cardinals' true wide receiver one, indicating he is the primary receiving target for the offense.NegativeProjectionSep 5, 2026
Jamie Calandro predicts Trey McBride will finish below Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren in tight end scoring, a take the source considers plausible.PositiveValueSep 4, 2026
In a 16-team league, McBride fell to the second round, representing great value for drafters.PositiveValueSep 4, 2026
Trey McBride fell to the second round in a 16-team league due to a heavy run on running backs.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
The source explicitly identifies McBride as one of the high-end tight ends they are pro-drafting this season.PositiveValueAug 28, 2026
Trey McBride is a preferred target in the third round of 8-team leagues over Josh Allen. Taking an elite tight end early provides a positional edge, and managers can effectively fill out the rest of the roster with wide receivers and running backs in subsequent rounds.PositiveDepth ChartAug 28, 2026
In a 12-team dynasty league soft reset, Trey McBride is identified as one of the four core keepers the team owner is retaining (along with Jaden Daniels, A.J. Brown, and Saquon Barkley), indicating he is valued as a keeper-tier tight end in dynasty.PositiveValueAug 16, 2026
Jake Seeley notes that while he typically avoids tight ends in the early rounds, Trey McBride was the best available player at his draft position and helped anchor a successful roster construction.PositiveProjectionAug 16, 2026
Jake Seeley defends drafting Trey McBride in the third round, dismissing concerns about the quarterback situation. Seeley argues that regardless of who is under center, McBride's projected 140+ targets make him a top-two tight end candidate.PositiveProjectionJul 24, 2026
The source places Trey McBride in a 1A tier of his own at tight end, separating him from the second tier; indicates elite-level projection and draft priority among tight ends.NegativeUsageJul 23, 2026
Trey McBride received 147 targets in one year and 169 targets in another year under Drew Petzing as offensive coordinator in Arizona, establishing Petzing's track record of heavy tight end usage that could benefit Sam Laporta in Detroit.PositiveRoleJul 21, 2026
Trey McBride was drafted as the starting tight end in the mock draft and the drafter's team was ranked number one at the tight end position.NegativeValueJul 21, 2026
Taking a tight end in the late second round is not ideal, but in a two-wide-receiver format, it can be justified; McBride paired with Puka Nakua gives a team 250 receptions out of the first two rounds, providing a leg up at tight end.PositiveRoleJul 17, 2026
Trey McBride is a definite keeper in an 18-team league due to being an elite tight end option.PositiveUsageJul 16, 2026
McBride led the Cardinals receivers with a 26% target share in the Brissett sample, establishing him as the clear number one option.PositiveUsageJul 16, 2026
McBride crushed and decimated the tight end position last year because he ran 160 more routes than every other tight end, demonstrating the importance of volume and route share.NegativeValueJul 14, 2026
Derek Brown is out on Trey McBride at his current ADP (21st overall), preferring to pay up for Brock Bowers instead due to concerns about McBride's variance and the likelihood of repeating his outlier 2024 production.PositiveBreakoutJul 6, 2026
Trey McBride is expected to take another step forward in 2026 with Jacoby Brissett as the Cardinals' quarterback. FantasyPros notes that when Carson Beck looked his best, he had tight ends thrown to, suggesting the tight end position gets a boost under Brissett. McBride's expected improvement will reduce target share for Michael Wilson and other receivers, making McBride a focal point of the Cardinals' passing attack.PositiveProjectionJul 1, 2026
McBride's ADP has improved from early offseason consensus as an early second-round pick to mid-to-late second round, which is more reasonable. He will still catch a lot of balls but not the 120-plus receptions from last year. The source expects him to remain a solid investment but acknowledges volume will decline due to the Cardinals' shift toward a run-heavy offense with new backfield additions.PositiveBreakoutJun 9, 2026
Trey McBride has the potential to emerge as a top target if Bryce Young improves, especially with a favorable offensive setup.NegativeRoleNo date
Trey McBride remains the clear-cut number-one target in Arizona's offense, with all other receivers (including Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson) playing secondary roles behind him. Scott Bogman notes that McBride is the established alpha in the Cardinals' passing game.NegativeDepth ChartNo date
Trey McBride was selected in the early rounds of this FFPC Superflex mock draft, reflecting his positioning in the draft sequence.NegativeProjectionNo date
Trey McBride was selected in the early rounds of this FFPC Superflex draft, indicating his draft positioning in the contest.PositiveRoleNo date
The source identifies McBride as an elite tight end option worth targeting in the third round, positioning him as a tier-one tight end prospect in the draft.PositiveValueNo date
The source views Trey McBride as a strong tight end value if he falls to the third round, stating 'I think that's a little pricey still tree McBride falling into the third. I'm taking him there.' This reflects confidence in McBride's upside at a discount relative to Bowers.PositiveUsageNo date
Trey McBride ran 67 more routes last year than any tight end in the last 20 years, demonstrating exceptional usage despite concerns about regression.NegativeProjectionNo date
Andrew Erickson expressed reservations about Trey McBride, suggesting last year was a 'perfect storm' with high passing volume and touchdowns, and prefers Brock Bowers, Colston Loveland, and Tyler Warren at their respective prices over paying a premium for McBride.