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Fantasy football 2020 NFC West preview and breakdown

By Bill Pivetz

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 08: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Houston Texans caches a 43 yard pass for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 08: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Houston Texans caches a 43 yard pass for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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QB: Kyler Murray

RBs: Kenyan Drake, Chase Edmonds

WRs: DeAndre Hopkins, Larry Fitzgerald, Christian Kirk

TEs: Maxx Williams

The Cardinals made a huge trade this offseason to improve their offense greatly, giving their quarterback a top-five wide receiver. Murray already had two solid receivers but this trade puts this trio at the top of the league.

Murray had a good rookie season, throwing for 3,722 yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He had a few bad games down the stretch, six touchdowns and seven picks in his final five games. As long as he limits the mistakes, he’s someone I can see make a huge jump in his second season.

In order to acquire Hopkins, the Cardinals had to trade running back David Johnson. He was often injured, so the loss isn’t too great, especially since they traded for Drake last season. Finally breaking free from the Dolphins, Drake rushed for 643 yards and eight touchdowns on 123 carries. You can’t forget about Edmonds as he carried the ball 60 times for 303 yards and four scores.

Fitzgerald and Kirk had 75 and 68 receptions respectively last season. The addition of Hopkins is going to force Murray to throw the ball more than 550 times this season in order to feed all three receivers. Hopkins will get his but the production for the other two receivers is unknown.

Williams is listed as the top tight end but I won’t expect a top-15 season from him. With most leagues using just one tight end, you can find a better option elsewhere.

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