Trey McBride has quietly become one of the most consistent weapons in the NFL - and this season, he’s taken that to another level.
Through 14 games in 2025, the Arizona Cardinals’ tight end has already racked up 105 catches for 1,071 yards and 10 touchdowns. That’s not just a solid year - that’s elite production, especially from the tight end spot. And it marks the second straight season McBride has crossed the 100-catch threshold, putting him in rare company at his position.
At just 26 years old, McBride has grown into the centerpiece of Arizona’s passing game. He’s not just a safety valve - he’s the engine. Whether it’s working the middle of the field, stretching the seam, or creating mismatches against linebackers and safeties, McBride is the guy defenses have to gameplan for every week.
Heading into the Cardinals’ Week 16 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, all eyes were on No. 85.
And yes, he’s suiting up today - healthy and active. But early on, he’s been quiet.
Arizona’s opening drive came and went without a catch from McBride, though he was targeted on the very first play of the game. That pass fell incomplete.
Still, don’t expect that silence to last. McBride has been too central to this offense all year to stay off the stat sheet for long. Whether it's a short-yardage third down or a red-zone opportunity, you can bet the Cardinals will look his way again - and soon.
With the kind of season he’s putting together, McBride isn’t just one of the best tight ends in the league right now - he’s building a case as one of the most reliable pass-catchers in the game, period.