Knight should be the lead running back for the Cardinals for at least one more game since Trey Benson (knee) isn't eligible to return from injured reserve until Week 10. And Knight has a great matchup in Week 9 against the Cowboys, who are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. Seven running backs this season have scored at least 13.9 PPR points against Dallas, including J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey in Week 8. And Knight has scored two touchdowns in his past three games and scored at least 9.4 PPR points in every outing over that span. He's worth trusting as a No. 2 Fantasy running back in the majority of leagues in Week 9.
Knight is probably just a one-week band aid with Trey Benson eligible to come off IR in Week 10. Still, he is a top 24 back this week and we are desperate for starters. Knight had 17 touches in Week 7, which is a reasonable expectation for Week 9. The Cardinals are coming off a bye and facing a Cowboys defense that has given up the second-most Fantasy points to opposing running backs this season.
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Cardinals' Zonovan Knight: Week 9 Waiver Priority List
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We said going into Arizona's bye in Week 8 that Knight should be added in all leagues for his matchup against Dallas in Week 9. Trey Benson (knee) is not eligible to return until Week 10 at the earliest, and Knight should get the majority of touches against the Cowboys, who are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. Knight has scored at least 9.4 PPR points in three games in a row, with two touchdowns over that span, and he has 25 carries in his past two outings against Indianapolis and Green Bay. When Benson is healthy, Knight might not have much Fantasy value in the majority of leagues, but he could be at least a flex against Dallas while Benson is out. Knight is worth adding for at least 10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Cardinals' Zonovan Knight: Week 8 Waiver Priority List
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Knight has taken over as the lead running back for the Cardinals with Trey Benson (knee) out, and Knight has scored at least 9.4 PPR points in each of the past two games against the Colts and Packers. He has 25 carries for 91 yards and a touchdown and four catches for 27 yards on six targets over that span. I would add and hold Knight through Arizona's bye in Week 8 since the Cardinals face the Cowboys in Week 9, which is a great matchup. Benson could return in Week 10, but there's no guarantee that will happen, so Knight might be useful beyond that. He's worth adding in all leagues for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Cardinals' Bam Knight: Leading rusher in Week 7 loss
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Knight carried the ball 14 times for 57 yards and caught three of four targets for seven yards in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Packers.
The former Jet and Lion led the Cardinals in rushing yards as he got 17 touches to Michael Carter's nine, although neither back got into the end zone. The Cardinals get a Week 8 bye, but Knight will have at least one more game in a prominent backfield role in Week 9 against the Cowboys, with Trey Benson (knee) required to miss one more game before being eligible to come off IR. Over the three games Benson has missed so far, Knight has collected 142 scrimmage yards and two rushing TDs.
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Cardinals' Bam Knight: Full practice Thursday
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Knight (knee) practiced fully Thursday.
Knight was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough due to a knee injury, but his return to all activity one day later indicates he's good to resume his backfield committee role with Michael Carter in the absences of James Conner (foot, IR) and Trey Benson (knee, IR). In the Cardinals' Week 6 loss at Indianapolis, Knight earned 37 offensive snaps to Carter's 32, and their stat lines were strikingly similar, as Knight turned 12 touches into 54 yards and one TD, and Carter tallied 11 touches for 64 total yards and no end-zone visits. Such a breakdown of reps is entirely possible Sunday versus the Packers.
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Cardinals' Zonovan Knight: RBs to Sit
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I'll use Knight ahead of Michael Carter in Week 7 against Green Bay, but I would only consider both running backs as flex options in this matchup. The Packers are No. 5 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and Green Bay has only allowed two total touchdowns to running backs all season. Knight will likely need a touchdown to boost his Fantasy value, and he had 11 carries for 34 yards and a touchdown and one catch for 20 yards on two targets in Week 6 against the Colts. Without a touchdown, it will likely be minimal production for Knight against the Packers in Week 7.
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Cardinals' Bam Knight: Tending to knee issue
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Knight was a limited participant at Wednesday's walkthrough due to a knee injury, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
While Michael Carter started this past Sunday's loss at Indianapolis, Knight actually logged more offensive snaps (37-32) and touches (12-11), with the former gaining more yards from scrimmage (64-54) and the latter getting into the end zone once. With a health concern now in tow, though, Knight's status will be watched as the week goes on to see if the scales may tip toward Carter as Arizona continues with a backfield committee in the absences of James Conner (foot, IR) and Trey Benson (knee, IR).
Knight's takeover of the Cardinals' backfield wasn't quite as impressive as Vidal's. Michael Carter is still involved and could be the better option against the Packers this week if he continues to see more targets than Knight. But Knight is the clear goal-line back, and I wouldn't be surprised if his rush share goes up again this week. Consider him a flex in Week 7, but he could be a Fantasy starter in Week 9 against the Cowboys.
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Cardinals' Zonovan Knight: Week 7 Waiver Priority List
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We found out Sunday morning that Knight was headed for more work ahead of Michael Carter for the Cardinals, and that's what happened against the Colts in Week 6. Knight played 37 percent of the snaps compared to 32 for Carter, and Knight finished with 11 carries for 34 yards and a touchdown and one catch for 20 yards on two targets, while Carter had nine carries for 34 yards and two catches for 30 yards on five targets. Trey Benson (knee) is eligible to return in Week 10, and Knight might be the top Cardinals running back until then. He'll be a flex option at best in Week 7 against Green Bay, but Knight is worth adding in all leagues for at least 15 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Cardinals' Bam Knight: Gets into end zone Sunday
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Knight rushed 11 times for 34 yards and a touchdown and brought in one of two targets for 20 yards in the Cardinals' 31-27 loss to the Colts on Sunday.
Knight went into the game set for lead-back duties, but he outpaced backfield mate Michael Carter by only two carries when all was said and done. Knight did record a one-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter and had a nice gain on his one reception, but it's likely the two backs continue in a close timeshare during a Week 7 home matchup against a talented Packers defense.
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Cardinals' Bam Knight: In line for bigger role
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Knight is expected to take on a bigger workload out of the Cardinals backfield Sunday at Indianapolis, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
In the absences of James Conner (foot) and Trey Benson (knee) last Sunday against the Titans, Knight was third in the RB rotation behind Michael Carter and Emari Demercado, but Schefter specifically noted that Knight is in line to work in front of Carter in Week 6. Carter recorded 23 touches on a 73 percent snap share Week 5, while Demercado (three touches, 28 percent) and Knight (five touches, 16 percent) were well behind him. If Knight supplants Carter at the top of the depth chart, the former would be slated for significant increases in both touches and snaps.
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Cardinals' Bam Knight: Won't play Week 1
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Knight (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Knight will not suit up Week 1, as the Cardinals will roll with a three-man backfield of James Conner, Trey Benson and Emari Demercado. Knight has not played in a regular-season game since 2023 with the Lions, and his next opportunity to see the field is Week 2 against the Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 14.
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Zonovan Knight: Dropped by Detroit
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Knight was waived by the Lions on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Knight is headed to waivers after rushing the ball three times for 13 yards in two games for Detroit last season. With Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) and Craig Reynolds (leg) both dealing with injuries, Knight could land on the practice squad if he clears waivers.
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Lions' Zonovan Knight: Recovery going well
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Knight (shoulder) has been a limited participant in Lions' OTAs, Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press reports.
Knight sustained a torn labrum and missed the Lions' final 12 games in 2023, but he's been cleared for seven-on-seven and light team work as of last week. The 23-year-old running back has also been ramping up his workload in hopes of returning for Detroit's mandatory minicamp. Once Knight is back at full health, he's expected to compete for a depth spot in the Lions' backfield ahead of the 2024 season.
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Lions' Zonovan Knight: Moved to IR
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The Lions placed Knight (shoulder) on injured reserve Saturday.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Friday that the shoulder injury that Knight sustained in Week 5 against the Seahawks was season-ending. He joined the Lions on Sept. 20 after being waived by the Jets at the end of training camp. Knight played two games this season and registered 21 yards on four touches.
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Lions' Zonovan Knight: Still not practicing Thursday
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Knight (shoulder) did not participate at practice Thursday.
Knight has now sat out of consecutive practices to begin the week, casting a heavy shadow of doubt over his availability for Sunday at Tampa Bay. Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) also missed a second straight practice Thursday, leaving Craig Reynolds as Detroit's only fully healthy backup at running back to David Montgomery heading into Week 6.
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Zonovan Knight: Joins Lions' practice squad
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Knight signed with Detroit's practice squad Thursday, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
Knight failed to make the Jets' 53-man roster out of training camp, and rather than sticking around with New York as a member of the practice, he took the opportunity to join an organization with less running back depth. The only two running backs on Detroit's 53-man roster roster are Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, so Knight may be just one injury away from being called up from the practice squad, much like he was down the stretch for the Jets as a rookie in 2022. He appeared in seven games for the Jets last season, carrying 85 times for 300 yards and a touchdown and recording 13 catches for 100 yards.
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Zonovan Knight: Cut loose by Jets
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The Jets are waiving Knight on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Knight stuck with the team as an undrafted rookie last year and eventually made four starts, but he tumbled down the depth chart this offseason behind Breece Hall (knee), Dalvin Cook and Michael Carter. The Jets seemingly plan to keep fifth-round rookie Israel Abanikanda as their No. 4 RB.
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Jets' Zonovan Knight: Serves as main back Saturday
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Knight rushed eight times for 33 yards and brought in three of four targets for 20 yards in the Jets' 13-6 preseason loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday night. He also returned one kickoff for 23 yards and lost a fumble.
Dalvin Cook (shoulder), Breece Hall (knee) and Michael Carter were all given the night off, while Israel Abanikanda (thigh) suffered an in-game injury, all adding up to a busy night for Knight. The second-year back was reasonably productive on a per-touch basis, but his early second-quarter fumble did lead to a Buccaneers field goal. Knight is presumably battling Abanikanda for the No. 4 running back role, and he could well have sealed that job partly by default due the rookie's injury.
