Jeremiyah Love won’t be on the field for Arizona on Sunday, and that changes the shape of the Cardinals’ backfield heading into Week 6 against the Rams.
The rookie running back has been ruled out with an ankle injury, marking the first game he’ll miss in his NFL career. With Love unavailable, veteran Tyler Allgeier is positioned to handle the bulk of the work in Los Angeles.
Love has been a major part of Arizona’s offense this season, playing 49.6 percent of the team’s offensive snaps. He has rushed 67 times for 245 yards and one touchdown, while also contributing in the passing game with 11 catches on 14 targets and another score. The efficiency has been modest - 3.7 yards per carry - but the volume has kept him central to what Arizona is doing.
There is at least some optimism that this is not a serious long-term issue. Head coach Matt LaFleur said Love is not currently a candidate for injured reserve, which matters because that move would require the back to sit out at least four games. That’s not the expectation right now, and Arizona views the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft as a key piece of the offense moving forward.
For Sunday, though, the backfield outlook is much clearer. Allgeier should inherit most of the snaps and likely the red-zone work as well. He has already been on the field for 49.9 percent of Arizona’s offensive plays this season and has scored once on the ground.
The matchup also gives Allgeier a boost. The Rams were gashed on the ground in Week 5 by both James Cook and Josh Allen, and their defense has dropped to 28th in the NFL in EPA/Rush. Los Angeles is giving up 4.6 yards per carry, which ranks ninth-most in the league, and it has allowed four rushing touchdowns through five games.
That combination makes Allgeier one of the more interesting prop options in Week 6, especially with Love sidelined and Arizona expected to lean heavily on the veteran out of the backfield.
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