The NFL’sWeek 7 action could see the Arizona Cardinals without one of their key offensive players, as rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is reportedly expected to miss Sunday’s matchup against the Denver Broncos with an ankle injury.
Love has already missed time due to the injury, sitting out Arizona’s Week 6 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. The first-round pick also did not participate in Wednesday’s practice, raising further concerns about his availability for the upcoming contest.
With the Cardinals preparing to face a 4-2 Denver team, Love’s potential absence represents another challenge for an Arizona squad looking to improve its 2-4 record and build momentum after an inconsistent start to the season.
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Love has made a promising start to his NFL career, recording 67 carries for 245 yards and one touchdown across his first five games. However, his production dipped in Arizona’s Week 5 loss to the Detroit Lions, when he managed just 22 yards on 12 carries.
The rookie’s injury has now kept him out of consecutive games, leaving the Cardinals without one of their key options in the backfield. His absence could affect Arizona’s offensive approach against a Broncos team that has opened the season with four wins in six games.
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While Love’s availability remains uncertain, his lack of participation in Wednesday’s practice suggests that Arizona may need to prepare for another game without him.
The Cardinals will likely monitor his recovery as Sunday approaches, but the team could turn to its other running backs to fill the void.
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If Love is unable to play, Tyler Allgeier and Bam Knight are expected to shoulder the majority of the workload in Arizona’s backfield.
Knight delivered a productive performance against the Rams in Week 6, rushing for 80 yards while adding two receptions. His showing could earn him an expanded role if Love remains sidelined.
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Allgeier also contributed against Los Angeles, finishing with 38 rushing yards. The two backs will likely be called upon to provide balance to Arizona’s offense against Denver.
The Cardinals will host the Broncos on Sunday, with Arizona hoping to build on its recent victory despite the possibility of another absence for its rookie running back. Love’s status will remain a key storyline heading into the Week 7 contest.
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