Budda Baker Fantasy

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said he had been told earlier in the week there was a "zero percent" chance of safety Budda Baker (ankle) playing in Week 10 against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. Baker was able to practice this week, but the team will be "really smart" before deciding if he'll suit up on Sunday. The 26-year-old is officially listed as questionable. If Baker gets the green light to play, there's a good chance he'll be on a snap count as the Cardinals play it safe with the four-time Pro Bowl safety. Entering Week 10, he ranks as the No. 15 fantasy defensive back in IDP formats. If you've been using Baker as your starting DB in those leagues, you'll want to have another option at the ready.

Nov. 12th • 1:20 PM

Arizona Cardinals All-Pro safety Budda Baker (ankle) suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, according to sources. The hope is that Baker can return in two or three weeks, based on the severity of his ankle sprain. It's a big blow to the Cardinals defense and for fantasy managers that have been rolling with Baker as their starting defensive back all year. After nine weeks, the 26-year-old ranks 15th in overall fantasy points among defensive backs. He led the team with 11 combined tackles on Sunday and has 71 tackles (46 solo), two QB hits, two passes defensed and a forced fumble in nine games in 2022. The Cardinals could ask linebacker Isaiah Simmons to shift to safety for as long as the four-time Pro Bowler is out of action.

Nov. 7th • 8:21 PM

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (concussion) missed the end of the team's blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs with a concussion, but he hasn't had any issues this offseason. The four-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro said, "I remember everything about it, before and after. But most importantly, I'm fine with no restrictions." The 26-year-old had no restrictions during the team's offseason program and has been taking on more of a leadership role this year as the quarterback of the defense. Baker finished the regular season with 98 tackles (63 solo), six tackles for loss, three QB hits, two sacks, three interceptions, seven passes defensed and a fumble recovery in 17 starts. He was the No. 17 defensive back in IDP formats.

Jun. 17th • 12:38 PM