Overview
- Knight injured his ankle on Arizona’s first offensive play against Houston, was carted to the locker room, and has been ruled out for the season on injured reserve.
- Arizona lost 40-20 to fall to 3-11 after a 17-0 first-quarter deficit sparked by a long Nico Collins touchdown and a kickoff-return fumble.
- Knight is the Cardinals’ third running back ruled out for the season, joining James Conner and Trey Benson.
- With Knight out, Michael Carter led Week 15 usage (80% of snaps, 14 carries for 56 yards and four receptions for 38) and is expected to headline the backfield, with Emari Demercado and Corey Kiner in support.
- Wide receiver Andre Baccellia sustained a neck injury, was evaluated at a local hospital with movement in his extremities, and later traveled home with the team.