Arizona Cardinals quarterback Clayton Tune is set to be the second string option behind Kyler Murray to start the season. This news was expected after quarterback Desmond Ridder was cut by the team earlier this week. Ridder was later signed to the practice squad, but it appears the Cardinals feel comfortable with Tune as the second option going forward. The fifth-round pick completed 12-of-21 passing attempts for zero touchdowns and two interceptions in seven appearances last season. If Murray goes down, it's tough to imagine Tune having any kind of fantasy value as the starter.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Clayton Tune went 12-for-18 for 119 passing yards and an interception in Sunday's preseason loss to the Denver Broncos. Tune drew the start and was swapped out for Desmond Ridder at halftime. Unfortunately, Ridder was forced to exit with a head injury late in the fourth quarter, requiring Tune to resume signal-calling duties. On Tune's first play back, he gave up an interception that linebacker Levelle Bailey returned 94-yards for a touchdown. Assuming Tune makes the final roster on Tuesday, he will merely be Kyler Murray's backup and can be dismissed in fantasy drafts.
Clayton Tune Leading Backup Quarterback Competition
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Clayton Tune will start the team's preseason game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, indicating that he has a lead over Desmond Ridder for the backup QB spot behind Kyler Murray. Ridder was dealt to the Cardinals in March in exchange for wide receiver Rondale Moore, but he's fighting for a roster spot if the team does not keep three quarterbacks. Tune, a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, threw for 62 yards, no touchdowns, and two interceptions in one start last year. Fantasy managers in Superflex or two-QB leagues should monitor the backup competitions around the league, as any QB2 could become a starter and enter the fantasy football radar if injuries take place.
Clayton Tune Starts, Scores Rushing Touchdown In Loss
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Clayton Tune got the start on Saturday in their contest with the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Tune was 8-of-10 passing for 79 yards, while adding two rushes for 15 yards and a touchdown. His touchdown was a 12-yard scamper after being flushed out of the pocket and rolling right to beat a defender to the corner of the end zone for the score. Tune is battling former Atlanta Falcon Desmond Ridder for the QB2 job behind Kyler Murray and Tune may just have the leg up on that job after tonight. You can leave Tune undrafted in fantasy, however, as Tune would only have fantasy value if Murray misses any time during the season.
As Week 17 approaches, Arizona Cardinals backup quarterback Clayton Tune looms as a potential starter if Kyler Murray is sidelined due to illness. However, facing a formidable Eagles defense, Tune doesn't project as a reliable fantasy option. For fantasy managers deliberating whether to wait for Murray's status or pivot to Tune, the decision hinges on the urgency of securing a starting quarterback. If the waiver wire offers more favorable options, the risk of Tune's uncertain performance may outweigh the potential reward. With a challenging matchup against the Eagles defense, fantasy managers may be better served exploring alternative quarterback options for Week 17. With Murray expected to play, fantasy managers rostering him should keep a close eye on his health updates leading up to kickoff to make an informed decision regarding Tune's fantasy viability.
Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Clayton Tune completed 11 of 20 passes for 58 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions in the Cardinals' 27-0 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He also rushed five times for 28 yards and lost a fumble. The first-year signal caller had a tough assignment in his initial NFL start, going up against one of the top defenses in the league. The results were about what was to be expected, as Tune looked out of sorts and uncomfortable all day. This will likely be a one-and-done scenario for the rookie unless the Cardinals give Kyler Murray (knee) one more week to get healthy. Moving forward, Tune should be avoided in all formats.
Arizona Cardinals fifth-round rookie quarterback Clayton Tune is expected to make his first NFL start in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, according to sources. Tune worked with the starting offensive unit all week long while Kyler Murray (knee) worked with backups. Murray is expected to come off Injured Reserve to make his season debut in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons, so this will most likely be a one-week start for Tune after the Cardinals traded Joshua Dobbs to the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Tune looked good in training camp and impressed the coaches, but fantasy managers shouldn't be using him in starting lineups in Week 9 unless they are absolutely desperate for a second QB in superflex leagues.
While Arizona continues to wait on Kyler Murray's (knee) return, rookie quarterback Clayton Tune will get his shot in Week 9. Following the trade of Joshua Dobbs to the Minnesota Vikings and with a record of 1-7, the Cardinals are in full rebuild mode. With that in mind, they might as well see what they have in the rookie. Unfortunately, the matchup isn't particularly great, as the Cleveland Browns sport one of the best defenses in the NFL. That does not bode well for Tune's chances, and he could have a rough go of it in his first NFL start. Fantasy managers should leave Tune on the bench in Week 9.
Cardinals Haven't Decided On Kyler Murray, Clayton Tune For Week 9
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said the team hasn't decided who will start for them at quarterback in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Gannon said they will likely decide on the plan on Friday or Saturday between Kyler Murray (knee) or rookie Clayton Tune after trading Joshua Dobbs to the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday. Both Murray and Tune have had a good week of practice. Murray is officially questionable on the final Week 9 injury report. He'd need to be officially activated from Injured Reserve in order to play on Sunday, but it seems unlikely that Arizona would throw the 26-year-old into the fire on the road for his 2023 debut against one of the toughest defenses in the league in the Browns. Our guess is that Tune will make his first NFL start and Murray will get one more week to ramp up after tearing his ACL late last year.
Cardinals Still Deciding Between Kyler Murray, Clayton Tune In Week 9
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said the team still hasn't decided on who will start at quarterback in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns. The Cardinals traded Joshua Dobbs, who had started all eight games this year, to the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday. Kyler Murray (knee) is progressing from a torn ACL he suffered last year, but he remains on Injured Reserve. The expectation is that rookie Clayton Tune will make his NFL debut this Sunday to give Murray one more week before making his season debut. Tune looked impressive in the preseason and in the summer during training camp, but he won't be a recommended streamer or waiver-wire pickup if he makes the start in Week 9, especially with Murray's return imminent.
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