Cardinals' Love suffers new ankle injury, Bourne done for season

Questionable (ankle). Fantasy football: Jeremiyah Love is questionable with a fresh ankle injury. Kendrick Bourne's fractured tibia ends his campaign. Tyler…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 2, 2026 · Updated November 4, 2026

Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love suffered a new ankle injury to a different portion of his ankle in Sunday's win over Dallas, coach Mike LaFleur confirmed Monday. The setback is unrelated to Love's previous ankle issues this season. Meanwhile, receiver Kendrick Bourne has a fractured tibia that will sideline him three months and end his season, though it does not require surgery.

Love managed just 9 carries for 23 yards and 2.3 half-PPR points before exiting. He is listed questionable for Week 9 after practising in a limited capacity Wednesday and Thursday, then in full on Friday. Managers must check the inactive list about 90 minutes before kickoff. Bourne's season is over after catching 1 of 2 targets for 29 yards. Tyler Allgeier stands next on the depth chart at running back.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Jeremiyah Love

Love carried 9 times for 23 yards on 19 per cent of snaps against Dallas before departing with the ankle problem. Over his last 3 games he has averaged 11.7 carries and 36 rushing yards a game, but those games varied sharply: he managed just 22 yards in Week 5 and 23 in Week 8, with a 63-yard outing in Week 4. He is scoring 4.0 half-PPR points a game below what his usage predicts, 105th of 111 running backs, so his role is worth more than his recent points.

Love practised in full on Friday and is listed questionable, so managers must verify his status before kickoff. Tyler Allgeier takes over as the Cardinals' lead back if Love cannot play. Even if active, Love faces uncertainty in a backfield where Allgeier now figures to see expanded work. His role security score of 41 ranks 32nd of 111 running backs, and his recent snap shares (19 per cent, 49 per cent, 45 per cent) show inconsistency. Bench him until his health and workload stabilise.

Kendrick Bourne

Bourne caught 1 of 2 targets for 29 yards on 31 per cent of snaps before exiting with what proved to be a season-ending fractured tibia. Over his last 3 games he averaged 5.3 targets and 3 receptions for 28.3 yards a game, appearing on 48 per cent of snaps with a 14 per cent target share. His efficiency has been poor, scoring 2.4 half-PPR points a game below expectation over that span (150th of 180 receivers), meaning his role was worth more than his output.

The injury sidelines Bourne for three months with no surgery required, but his season is done. He leaves behind a modest workload: 5.4 targets and 37.6 receiving yards a game this season for 5.6 half-PPR points. Reggie Virgil and Simi Fehoko are next on the depth chart at receiver. Managers rostering Bourne must find a replacement immediately, as he will not return this year.

What to do

• Check the inactive list 90 minutes before kickoff to confirm Jeremiyah Love's status for Week 9.

• Bench Love even if active, as his workload and health remain uncertain with Tyler Allgeier poised for more work.

• Drop Kendrick Bourne from all rosters, as his fractured tibia ends his season.

• Monitor Tyler Allgeier's availability as the Cardinals' lead back if Love sits or sees limited snaps.