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Revenge of the Birds fantasy football takes on Bam Knight
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All Revenge of the Birds insights about Bam Knight
PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
Cardinals RB averaged nearly seven yards per carry in the loss to Denver, demonstrating efficient rushing performance despite the team's overall offensive struggles and red zone inefficiency (1-5 on the day, 12-28 on the season).PositiveProjectionOct 23, 2026
Revenge of the Birds targets Bam Knight for most rushing yards at +360 odds, citing his big game last week, the Broncos' poor run defense (31st in yardage), and the Cardinals' ability to keep the game close as reasons to expect another strong rushing performance.PositiveUsageOct 22, 2026
Expected to receive heavy workload again with Love out against Broncos; the source notes Knight led the Cardinals' rushing attack against the Rams and delivered the most impressive rushing performance of the season from the LaFleur offense. The source states: 'No running back has looked as good as Knight did in the Rams game this year.' With the Broncos ranked 31st against the run, Knight is positioned for another significant role in the backfield alongside Allgeier.PositiveUsageOct 20, 2026
Third-string running back Bam Knight displayed explosive running in the Cardinals' win over the Rams, gaining 33 rush yards over expected on 15 attempts and exceeding expected yardage on 60% of carries for 80 total rushing yards. The source highlights this as the kind of efficiency and explosiveness the Cardinals' running game has been lacking, suggesting Knight's performance warrants fantasy attention despite his depth chart position.PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026
Knight showed he could become the bellcow if needed, leading all runners with 15 carries for 80 yards and a 5.3 yards-per-carry average. His 31-yard scamper was a great run that got the offense into Rams territory as the first quarter was winding down.NegativeDepth ChartOct 15, 2026
Bam Knight is healthy and would back up Tyler Allgeier if Jeremiyah Love is unavailable. The source notes that both Knight and Allgeier are really good blockers when held in.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Through two games, Knight's offensive contribution is minimal; the source notes that removing his 24 rushing yards at the end of game two would have left the Cardinals with just 127 total yards of offense, highlighting how little the offense has relied on him despite the team's offensive struggles.NegativeRoleSep 13, 2026
Third running back on Arizona's available roster for Week 1 vs. Los Angeles Chargers. Will be part of a split backfield alongside Tyler Allgeier and Jeremiyah Love (if Love plays). Knight is one of only three healthy RBs the Cardinals have available for the opener.PositiveRoleSep 8, 2026
Running back Bam Knight is valued by offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur for his singular, committed approach to playing football; LaFleur's approval signals confidence in Knight's role and usage in the Cardinals offense.PositiveUsageAug 27, 2026
Re-signed from last year's roster, Knight showed promise in preseason with 12 carries for 58 yards against the Panthers (led the team in rushing), 3 carries for 15 yards against the Raiders, and no stats against Dallas; the source notes he has also handled kickoff return duties in the past, adding to his roster value.NegativeDepth ChartAug 24, 2026
Bam Knight's absence from Saturday's game takes on added significance in light of the Arizona Cardinals' decision to waive Trey Benson. The source suggests that Knight's lack of playing time aligns with the team's broader running back room restructuring and the uncertainty surrounding Benson's health status.NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
Knight spent the majority of the Red/White practice as a kickoff returner. It is speculated that if he is assigned this duty, he can make the final roster as a kickoff returner and a third-down back, giving him a path to the 53-man roster.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
In a crowded Cardinals running back room, Knight demonstrated he will be difficult to cut in roster decisions. He showed strong tackle-shedding ability and yards-after-catch production, including an 11-yard run early and a hard-fought 15-yarder. Finished with 12 carries for 60 yards in the Hall of Fame Game, signaling roster security.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
The source highlighted Bam Knight in a very crowded running back room as showing he will be difficult to cut later this month. Knight displayed several good runs with lots of tackle shedding and YAC numbers, including an 11-yarder early and a hard-fought 15-yarder. He finished with 12 carries for 60 yards.PositiveUsageAug 5, 2026
With Love and the Cardinals' other top running backs held out of preseason action, Bam Knight is expected to carry the load in the Hall of Fame Game alongside Corey Kiner for Carson Beck's NFL debut.NegativeDepth ChartJul 30, 2026
Knight is on the second-team running back unit. If he can wrangle away the kickoff returner position, he conceivably could make the roster, but not as a running back due to the amount of talent and number of backs in the group.NegativeDepth ChartJul 30, 2026
Knight is on the second team with Trey Benson sprinkled in. If Knight can wrangle away the kickoff returner position, he conceivably could make the roster, but not as a running back due to the amount of talent and number of backs in the group.