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Revenge of the Birds fantasy football takes on Trey McBride
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All Revenge of the Birds insights about Trey McBride
PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
McBride delivered 10 receptions for 111 yards and 1 TD on National TE Day against Denver, extending his league-leading tight end production; he now leads the NFL with 59 catches and 472 receiving yards among tight ends, one more reception than Seahawks wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
McBride is identified as undoubtedly the best offensive player the Cardinals have. Against Denver, he led all receivers with 13 targets, 10 receptions for 11 yards and one touchdown, including a notable hurdle in the fourth quarter. The source notes he is a default entry each week.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
Cardinals TE recorded 10 receptions for 111 yards and 1 TD against Denver, scoring the team's only touchdown after a 100+ minute drought; McBride has now scored in consecutive games (also scored in the loss to Detroit Lions), establishing himself as the Cardinals' primary red zone target despite the offense's 1-5 red zone performance on the day.PositiveUsageOct 24, 2026
Cardinals TE Trey McBride leads the league in receptions with 49 through six games. The source identifies him as a top talent to target repeatedly against Denver's #5-ranked passing defense, noting he has a knack for getting open and no linebacker has been able to cover him in the sample so far. McBride is positioned as one of Arizona's two top receiving talents (alongside Michael Wilson) that should be used as much as possible in the game plan.NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026
McBride wasn't even open on Jacoby Brissett's first-drive interception, making the turnover unfortunate rather than a result of poor decision-making by the quarterback.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
McBride received 56 targets in 2026 preseason, significantly more than Marvin Harrison Jr. (13 targets) and Michael Wilson (51 targets), indicating he is Jacoby Brissett's primary target and preferred receiver in the Cardinals offense.NegativeUsageOct 12, 2026
Led all tight ends with 10 targets but finished with only 9 catches for 66 yards and 1 TD; the source criticizes the underutilization, noting most targets came when the game was out of reach. Had only 2 targets and 1 reception at halftime, then caught a bobbled touchdown with 2:11 left. Source's frustration: 'What gives? Throw him the ball!'PositiveUsageOct 11, 2026
McBride made the best play of the season for the Cardinals despite the lopsided 45-14 loss to Detroit, scoring a touchdown with 2:11 remaining in the game when the Cardinals were down 45-14, demonstrating individual playmaking ability amid team dysfunction.NegativeUsageOct 11, 2026
Trey McBride is showing regression in deployment through four weeks; the offense is heavily dink-and-dunk with no explosive plays, and McBride's usage pattern has become difficult to decipher despite the Cardinals' offensive expectations heading into the season.NegativeUsageOct 9, 2026
McBride is third in the league in receptions with 33 and tied for second in targets with 46, indicating heavy offensive involvement. However, he is converting only 36.4% of receptions into first downs compared to league leaders at 70%, which is concerning and suggests efficiency issues despite high volume.NegativeMatchupOct 6, 2026
Cardinals tight end Trey McBride was involved in a disputed third-and-two pass play late in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants. QB Jacoby Brissett threw to McBride just past the first down marker on the left side; Giants nickelback Dru Phillips grabbed McBride's jersey and batted away the pass before it arrived. Line judge Jeff Seeman, positioned at the 13-yard line with a clear view, did not flag the play for pass interference or holding. The missed call forced Arizona to punt deep in their own end.NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026
McBride was targeted on a crucial third-and-two play from the 11-yard line late in the fourth quarter during a Cardinals drive down 27-24, with the pass intended just past the first down marker on the left side; Giants nickelback Dru Phillips grabbed his jersey and batted away the pass before it arrived, with no pass interference flag thrown despite obvious contact.NegativeUsageOct 4, 2026
McBride had 12 targets but caught just seven; the source criticizes the Cardinals for not utilizing him in the red zone despite his 33-inch vertical jump, noting he was not targeted with jump ball opportunities inside the 10-yard line when covered by linebackers; also had an incomplete pass on third-and-two with 3:07 remaining that forced a punt and gave the Giants field position.NegativeRoleOct 4, 2026
McBride was used more as a running back than receiver, recording 7 catches for 31 yards in the Cardinals' 36-24 loss to the Giants; the source notes this was a recurring pattern ('once again'), suggesting a role limitation that reduces his value as a pass-catching tight end despite involvement in a controversial non-call on a Brissett pass attempt.PositiveUsageOct 4, 2026
Cardinals TE ranked 2nd in the league in receptions (26, one off the league lead) and 3rd in targets (34). Source emphasizes getting McBride more targets especially in the Red Zone, positioning him as the centerpiece of Arizona's passing attack against the Giants.PositiveProjectionOct 2, 2026
Cardinals TE featured as key offensive weapon expected to have a big day; included in combined TD prop with Cam Skattebo and Jeremiyah Love at +550 odds. Source expresses desire to see McBride have a big day in this matchup against Giants defense.PositiveUsageSep 30, 2026
McBride saw a slight uptick in efficiency in Week 3 against San Francisco, catching 9 of his 11 targets for 75 yards. He is one of the Cardinals' two primary receiving options alongside Michael Wilson (17 targets, 11 receptions, 89 yards), significantly outpacing Marvin Harrison Jr. in target efficiency and establishing himself as a core part of the Arizona passing attack.PositiveUsageSep 30, 2026
McBride earned a nomination for the Angry Run award following his stiff arm performance against the 49ers in Week 3, demonstrating aggressive playmaking and physical run-after-catch ability that contributed to the Cardinals' competitive effort in a road loss.PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026
McBride is a default weekly addition to lineups due to his talent and role in the Cardinals offense. Despite a limited route tree, he has great hands and is a huge option in the offense. In the Cardinals-49ers game, he had an 18-yard pickup midway in the second quarter, a 13-yard reception early in the third quarter, and drew a huge 19-yard pass interference penalty early in the fourth quarter that was converted into a touchdown.PositiveProjectionSep 26, 2026
The source projects McBride to record 80+ receiving yards and a touchdown in a parlay with George Kittle at +3248 odds; McBride has 23 targets through two games with eight receptions last week, and the source expects the opportunities to continue to be there despite limited yardage production so far.NegativeRoleSep 21, 2026
The second highest paid tight end in the NFL has been misused through two games, posting 8 receptions for 41 yards and 1 touchdown in game two—production that looks more like a running back than a tight end, suggesting role confusion or underutilization of his receiving upside.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
McBride over 6.5 receptions at -122 is the source's primary play; described as 'a menace to all defensive coordinators and a quarterback's best friend.' The source went 0-3 in week one partly due to stagnation on offense in the second half costing the McBride play, but maintains conviction in this week's over. Also part of a combined receiving yards prop with Jaxon Smith-Njigba (McBride's line 60.5 yards, combined 200+ at +310), with the source believing both go over by a bit.NegativeMatchupSep 15, 2026
McBride will face the reigning Super Bowl champions in Week Two and will have his hands full with a talented secondary; the source raises the question of whether he can maintain his hot start against this elite defense.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
McBride led the NFL in receptions with 9 after Week One against the Chargers and ranked 2nd in receiving yards with 95; the source notes he sits atop the league in at least one category after just one game, positioning him as a top-tier tight end early in the season.PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026
McBride scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Cardinals' Week 1 upset victory over the Chargers, demonstrating early-season offensive involvement and red-zone opportunity share in Mike LaFleur's offense.PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026
McBride dominated the Cardinals' passing attack with 13 targets, nine catches for 95 yards, a 10.6 average per catch, and one touchdown. The source notes he should be the primary target on any passing play inside the 20-yard line, and he delivered immediately with a 27-yard reception on the opening play, followed by 17-yard and 10-yard completions on subsequent possessions.PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
McBride to record 25+ receiving yards in each half at +190 odds is described as an easy bet and no-brainer. McBride was briefly the highest-paid tight end in the NFL, and offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur has a documented affinity for using tight ends heavily in his scheme, supporting consistent yardage production across both halves.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Cardinals TE functions as large receiver rather than traditional tight end with strong trajectory; had 106 targets and 81 receptions for 825 yards in second season, then 147 targets for 1,146 yards and 169 targets for 1,239 yards the last two years. In 2025, broke single-season reception record for tight ends with 117 catches (beating previous mark of 116). To be considered elite, needs more than his two Pro Bowls and must gather more yardage each season; comparison point is Travis Kelce, who has six 1,000-yard seasons and 11 Pro Bowls.PositiveProjectionSep 7, 2026
McBride led the Cardinals in targets (169), receptions (126), first-down conversions (63), receiving yards (1,239), and touchdowns (11) last year. The source projects his numbers could explode this year with the new offense, which features multiple tight ends on the field for most plays, positioning him as a centerpiece of Arizona's high-powered attack ranked #6 by ESPN.PositiveRoleSep 4, 2026
Trey McBride benefited from Jacoby Brissett's arrival in Week 6, as Brissett found a connection with both McBride and Michael Wilson. Brissett's more patient pocket presence compared to Kyler Murray's quick-release style created more opportunities for both pass catchers.NegativeProjectionSep 1, 2026
Trey McBride is an established tight end with known and predictable fantasy expectations; the source indicates his role and production are well-understood.PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026
Will handle the primary receiving duties at tight end alongside Elijah Higgins; Hunter Long's role is strictly blocking-focused, leaving McBride as the main pass-catching option at the position.PositiveProjectionAug 20, 2026
McBride ranked #13 on the 2026 NFL Top 100 Players list, reflecting his elite status at tight end. In 2025, he posted career highs across the board: 126 receptions on 169 targets, plus his highest yards and touchdown totals. The source notes he was 'spammed targets' and has become 'one of the premier players at his position,' earning a lucrative contract that set a new standard for tight ends. The Cardinals view him as a franchise cornerstone with potential to climb even higher in 2026.PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026
Tight end is 'more than likely' a Hall of Fame candidate; second-round pick in 2022 at age 26, only Mackey Award winner among elite tight end comparables (Kelce, Witten, Gronkowski, Gates, Sharpe, Kittle); eclipsed 1,000-yard mark past two years with 1,146 and 1,239 yards; 2024 stats: 111 receptions (ranked #4), 147 targets (ranked #8), 11 touchdowns; 2023 stats: 126 receptions (ranked #2), 11 touchdowns (ranked #2), third in targets; four-year target progression: 39, 106, 147, 169; new Cardinals offense emphasizing short to intermediate throws to multiple tight ends should increase production beyond past two years.PositiveProjectionAug 11, 2026
McBride beat safety Budda Baker in the right corner of the end zone during 1-on-1 drills with a soft, accurate throw by Brissett, showcasing his receiving ability. He did have a false start called on him earlier in practice.PositiveProjectionAug 1, 2026
Trey McBride is described as 'the most likely best tight end in the league'; the source criticizes The Athletic's low Cardinals ranking for omitting McBride's elite status, suggesting his talent warrants more offensive optimism than the #30 ranking reflects.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
McBride isn't going to be covered very easily; nobody could cover him in practice. Teams are going to have to designate a safety with some height to cover him because linebackers can't keep up.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
McBride isn't going to be covered very easily, and nobody today could. Teams are going to have to designate a safety who has some height to cover him because linebackers can't keep up.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
McBride is part of the exclusive '99 Club' on Madden 27, an elite designation that stands out as particularly impressive given how lowly the Cardinals organization as a whole is rated in the game.PositiveRoleJul 26, 2026
Elite tight end is central to offensive scheme design; Hackett highlights McBride's versatility and ability to line up in multiple positions, which allows the offense to create different matchups and be more fluid. McBride's multi-positional skill set makes the tight end room 'really solid' and enables the offense to move beyond position-specific constraints.PositiveRoleJul 25, 2026
TE Trey McBride is receiving first-team reps with QB1 Gardner Minshew and made a highlight play in training camp drills, indicating he remains a featured target in the new offense.PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026
McBride, age 26, is featured in the Cardinals' tight end-heavy offense under LaFleur. The source notes McBride had a tremendous 2025 season despite both starting running backs being out and offensive line issues, demonstrating his value in the offense. Hackett's history suggests significant tight end usage, aligning with LaFleur's philosophy.PositiveProjectionJul 22, 2026
McBride is positioned as the centerpiece of the Cardinals' new short-passing-game offense. The source projects his targets to increase from 169 last season, with catch projections rising from 126 to over 150, and expects a First Team All-Pro nod. The source suggests Vegas would be justified in taking the over on McBride breaking Marvin Harrison Sr.'s single-season target record of 205, indicating confidence in his target volume in this scheme.PositiveBreakoutJul 22, 2026
Trey McBride is cited as a year-three breakout precedent for the Arizona Cardinals; the source uses his emergence as a comparison point when evaluating whether other year-three players like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Darius Robinson might similarly break out in 2026.