The Arizona Cardinals will travel to take on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 12. Here’s the final injury report and analysis on all Cardinals players whose game status has been in question at some point this week leading up to the game.
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Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks Inactives
Note that the full inactive list is released by teams 90 minutes before kickoff. This list will be updated at that time.
Emari Demercado, RB
Demercado (shoulder) doesn’t have a designation for Sunday’s contest in Seattle. Demercado began Week 12 prep with back-to-back limited practices due to a shoulder issue, but his ability to handle every rep Friday paved the way for him to continue to be available out of the Cardinals backfield.
Still, rookie third-rounder Trey Benson seemed take over the No. 2 role behind starter James Conner in the team’s two games before a Week 11 bye, as the former logged 32 offensive snaps and 21 touches versus 21 and nine, respectively, for Demercado during that span.
At the very least, though, Demercado should be good for at least a handful of touches Sunday, as he averages 3.1 per game on the season.
Max Melton, CB
Melton (illness) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Seahawks. Melton was added to the Cardinals’ injury report Thursday after recording a DNP due to an illness. However, the rookie corner from Rutgers practiced in full Friday, suggesting that he’s moved past his illness in time for Sunday’s divisional matchup. With Melton back at full health, he’s expected to serve as one of Arizona’s top corners in Week 12.
Jalen Thompson, S
Thompson (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Seahawks. Despite head coach Jonathan Gannon labeling Thompson as “day-to-day” Wednesday, the 26-year-old was unable to practice all week, so it’s no surprise that he won’t suit up in Week 12.
With Thompson set to be sidelined for the second consecutive game Sunday, Dadrion Taylor-Demerson is expected to start alongside Budda Baker as part of the Cardinals’ top safety duo.
Final Injury Reports
Arizona Cardinals
Kelvin Beachum, OL (NIR-Rest) – playing; Jalen Thompson, S (Ankle) – Out; Emari Demercado, RB (Shoulder) – playing; Darius Robinson, DL (Calf) – Questionable; Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, S (Back) – playing; Jonah Williams, OL (Knee) – Questionable; Isaiah Adams, OL (Back) – playing; Max Melton, CB (Illness) – playing; Xavier Thomas, OLB (Back) – Questionable
Seattle Seahawks
Noah Fant, TE (Groin) – Questionable; Brady Russell, TE (Foot) – Out; Laviska Shenault Jr., WR (Back) – Questionable; Dee Williams, CB (Ankle) – playing; Leonard Williams, DE (Foot) – playing; Jarran Reed, DT (NIR-rest) – playing; Tyler Lockett, WR (NIR-rest/foot) – playing; Laken Tomlinson, G (NIR-rest) – playing; Johnathan Hankins, DT (NIR-rest) – playing; Abraham Lucas, OT (Knee) – playing; Pharaoh Brown, TE (Elbow) – playing; Dre’Mont Jones, DE (Shoulder) – playing; Rayshawn Jenkins, DB (Hand) – playing