Budda Baker Fantasy

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (concussion), who was taken off the field on a stretcher after a scary collision with running back Cam Akers late in the third quarter of Monday night's wild-card loss to the Los Angeles Rams, was released from a local hospital on Tuesday after being cleared by doctors. Baker said that he is "going to make a full recovery." The 26-year-old earned his fourth Pro Bowl nomination this year and recorded 98 tackles and three interceptions during the regular season. Baker will have plenty of time to recover from his head injury during the offseason and will return in 2022 as a key member of Arizona's secondary.

Jan. 18th • 7:54 PM

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (head, neck) suffered a scary injury in the second half of Monday night's wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams. Baker took a hard hit from Rams running back Cam Akers near the goal line and appeared to lose consciousness on the play. Baker was immobilized and stretchered off the field, and he'll likely be taken to a local hospital to have his head examined. The good news is that he had movement in his extremities and gave a thumbs up before leaving the field. The Cardinals defense hasn't had any answers for the Rams offense all night long, and losing Baker, who made the Pro Bowl for the fourth time this season, won't help their cause. There's a good chance that Baker might stay overnight in a hospital as a precaution.

Jan. 17th • 10:44 PM

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (groin) is listed as questionable for Week 10 against the Bills. Baker missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday but got in a limited session on Friday, at least giving him a chance to suit up on Sunday against Buffalo. The two-time Pro Bowler and one-time All-Pro is one of the best safeties in the league and would be a big loss for both the Cardinals secondary and fantasy managers in IDP leagues. The 24-year-old hybrid safety has 64 tackles (51 solo), two interceptions, three passes defensed, one forced fumble and two sacks in seven games this year. The Cardinals Defense should already be off the fantasy radar against a potent Bills offense, but if Baker sits, quarterback Josh Allen could go off for a second straight week.

Nov. 13th • 4:49 PM