Michael Carter
25-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
5
YDS
18
TD
0
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30
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0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Claimed off waivers from the Jets last season, Carter made a surprising impact behind James Conner, scoring his first career receiving touchdown and averaging an eye-popping 6.8 yards per carry. Much of that production came in Week 17 against a reeling Eagles defense, however, and his ability to repeat those numbers on bigger volume is suspect given his limited athletic profile. Carter's spot on the depth chart is also in jeopardy after the Cardinals drafted Trey Benson in the third round. Carter will compete with Emari Demercado for snaps behind the team's current and future lead backs. Read Past Outlooks
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Up from practice squad
The Cardinals elevated Carter from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
ANALYSIS
With Emari Demercado (back) on injured reserve, Trey Benson (ankle) ruled out for Week 16 action and DeeJay Dallas (illness) listed as questionable, there's a chance Carter will serve as the direct backup to James Conner on Sunday at Carolina. Dallas likely will need to be inactive for Carter to get much, if any, run, but he's poised for his first game action of the campaign. In 45 career contests between the Jets and Cardinals, Carter has averaged 4.2 yards on his 291 carries, hauled in 101 of 140 targets for 714 yards and scored eight total touchdowns.
With Emari Demercado (back) on injured reserve, Trey Benson (ankle) ruled out for Week 16 action and DeeJay Dallas (illness) listed as questionable, there's a chance Carter will serve as the direct backup to James Conner on Sunday at Carolina. Dallas likely will need to be inactive for Carter to get much, if any, run, but he's poised for his first game action of the campaign. In 45 career contests between the Jets and Cardinals, Carter has averaged 4.2 yards on his 291 carries, hauled in 101 of 140 targets for 714 yards and scored eight total touchdowns.
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Sunday, Dec 22nd at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
88.0
Cornerbacks
82.6
Safeties
112.9
Linebackers
59.8
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Measurables Review
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How do Michael Carter's measurables compare to other running backs?
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* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 8"Weight
201 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.50 secShuttle Time
3.98 secCone Drill
6.83 secVertical Jump
34.0 inBroad Jump
119 inBench Press
16 repsHand Length
8.75 inArm Length
29.13 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Carter is a textbook example of why athletic tools matter for running backs, even if they are skilled runners. Carter was a star at North Carolina, where he started ahead of Javonte Williams, but the NFL is bigger and faster than the ACC, and Carter's polished skill set wilted last season in the face of superior athleticism. Breece Hall suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 7, but Carter couldn't take advantage, averaging 3.6 yards per carry in nine games (five starts) as he was also limited by a late-season ankle injury. Carter is likely no more than a third-down back in the NFL because he has only 4.55 speed on a 5-foot-8, 201-pound frame. And while Carter is a good rotational back, especially in passing down and hurry-up situations, Hall is both the team's best runner and most dangerous receiver out of the backfield. Not only that, but the Jets signed Dalvin Cook in August, bumping Carter to third string. With Cook on board, Hall's return to full strength might leave Carter without much on his plate.
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Lands opportunity
Carter signed with the Cardinals' practice squad Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
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Waived by Arizona
Carter was waived by the Cardinals on Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
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Competing for role behind Conner
Carter is competing for standing on Arizona's roster behind starter James Conner, after having ended the 2023 season in the No. 2 role, Jeremy Cluff of the Arizona Republic reports.
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Ends 2023 as Conner's main backup
Carter compiled 30 carries for 187 yards and 24 catches (on 31 targets) for 101 yards and one touchdown in 15 games between the Jets and Cardinals during the 2023 season.
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Scores first TD of season
Carter compiled 61 rushing yards on seven carries and caught a six-yard touchdown on his only target during Sunday's 35-31 win in Philadelphia.
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Could step into lead role
Carter could work as Arizona's top running back for the last two games of the season, as James Conner suffered a knee injury during Sunday's 36-30 loss to Carolina, per Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site.
ANALYSIS
Carter had 10 touches to DeeJay Dallas' one against the Panthers. If Conner's sidelined moving forward by his knee injury and Trey Benson remains out due to an ankle injury, Carter would be the top candidate to start at running back. The Cardinals have been eliminated from playoff contention, giving them little reason to rush Conner or Benson back.
Carter had 10 touches to DeeJay Dallas' one against the Panthers. If Conner's sidelined moving forward by his knee injury and Trey Benson remains out due to an ankle injury, Carter would be the top candidate to start at running back. The Cardinals have been eliminated from playoff contention, giving them little reason to rush Conner or Benson back.