Nothing in fantasy football is ever easy. Take the Arizona Cardinals, for example. Wide receiver Michael Floyd was expected to breakout last year but never quite got going. That opened the door for then rookie John Brown to step up and he impressed throughout the season. Early in 2015 with Floyd recovering from a hand injury, Brown was firmly entrenched as Arizona's No. 2 WR and he posted some very solid numbers. Owners thought, "finally, some clearance to this tricky situation."
But then Floyd got healthy and proceeded to top 100-receiving yards in four of his last six games. Once again, Arizona's secondary receivers are in flux. Fortunately, ESPN Fantasy Football Insider Mike Clay has some advice.
"With the game out of hand late, Michael Floyd was on the field for only 63 percent of the Cardinals' pass plays on Sunday night," Floyd wrote. "That's his lowest total since Week 1. Floyd still managed eight targets in the game and has now registered at least eight targets during six of his pas eight games. That includes three straight for a total of 29 targets since Week 13. Floyd sits 17th among wide receivers in fantasy points since Week 6, and that includes a missed game due to injury. Emerging as Arizona's primary target, Floyd is a solid WR2 play against Green Bay in Week 16."
In 13 games this season, Floyd has caught 45 passes for 722 yards and six touchdowns. What he's been able to do given his nagging injuries is impressive and there's a chance that trend can continue against the Packers.
Green Bay's defense ranks 25th in average yards per catch (12.1) and they are allowing a weekly average of 19.3 standard fantasy points to opposing WRs. This game is important for both the Packers and the Cardinals so expect Arizona to come out strong and aggressive with their passing game.
