Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (shoulder) says he's feeling a lot better and it sounds like he's planning on playing against the Denver Broncos in Week 5 following the club's bye this weekend, according to Bob McManaman. Palmer hasn't played since the opening week of the season in a game that saw him throw for 304 yards and two touchdowns in a win over the San Diego Chargers.
Carson Palmer feeling better, eyeing Week 5 return to fantasy prominence
The Cardinals’ quarterback has missed the last two games but appears set to return following the team’s bye week. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy Impact: Although backup Drew Stanton looked good against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3, everyone knows Palmer is the go-to guy in Arizona. That said, Palmer is only a marginal fantasy quarterback, except in 14 and 16-team leagues.
The true impact of the quarterback situation in Arizona lies in how it affects receivers Michael Floyd and Larry Fitzgerald. If Week 3's numbers are any indication, Stanton seems to look more to Fitzgerald, while Palmer favors throwing the deep ball to Floyd, as he demonstrated in the preseason and in Week 1.
Though the sample size is small, it’s obvious Floyd’s fantasy value is on the rise, while Fitzgerald’s will inevitably decline as he ages. Receiving options aside, fantasy owners can bet on Palmer getting the nod in Week 5.
