The Arizona Cardinals are going into the regular season with a shaky QB situation and running game, and neither of those units are being helped by an offensive line decimated by injuries. LT Levi Brown's season-ending triceps tear forced a depth chart shakeup - according to the Arizona Republic, starting RT D'Anthony Batiste will move to the left side while fourth-round rookie Bobby Massie gets the start at RT.
Arizona’s O-Line Woes Could Play Significant Role In Week 1 Fantasy Matchups
The Cardinals are trotting out a patchwork offensive line against a stout Seahawks defense. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy Impact: Massie struggled in the preseason and wasn't supposed to start as a rookie, but Brown's injury has forced him into the fire early. The patchwork O-line is easily the Cards' biggest weakness on offense and the fantasy repercussions could be big. John Skelton is unplayable in most leagues, while Beanie Wells and Ryan Williams are iffy against Seattle's stout run defense. On the flipside, the Seahawks' D/ST is looking like one of the more attractive options this week.
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