The Arizona Cardinals will host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Bam Knight.
Is Knight Playing in Week 16?
The Cardinals placed Knight (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday, Zach Gershman of the team’s official site reports.
We’ll continue to monitor the Cardinals’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Knight in Week 16?
Bam Knight went down with what has been labeled as a “bad” ankle sprain last week as this team just tries to get to the finish line of a disappointing 2025 season (Trey Benson and Kyler Murray are already done for the season). On Tuesday, the team placed him on IR, ending his season in the process.
He averaged 3.3 yards per carry this season and had more fumbles (one) than touches that have gained more than 20 yards (zero). If you have Knight, this loss probably doesn’t hurt, but the potential for Michael Carter to pick up volume (14 carries on Sunday at Houston) could impact how your league plays out.
Carter isn’t ranked as a starter for you, but we just saw a situation where managers were forced to pivot at the last minute with the Rome Odunze situation. There is no such thing as too many 14-18 touch players on your roster, even if you don’t plan on playing them all.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Knight’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Knight is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: Falcons at Cardinals
Since the Cardinals play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 16 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
