GLENDALE – Entering another new chapter at quarterback, Carson Beck’s first opportunity for the Arizona Cardinals comes with a significant challenge: finding reliable targets in a depleted receiving room. After moving on from Jacoby Brissett and turning to Gardner Minshew, Arizona is now handing the offense to its third-round rookie. Unfortunately, Beck won’t have the luxury of a fully healthy receiving corps against the Los Angeles Rams.
Dec 28, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Zay Jones (17) reacts during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Cardinals have already traded Marvin Harrison Jr. after a lack of effort and offensive consistency. They will also be without Michael Wilson, Kendrick Bourne, and Jalen Brooks due to season-ending injuries. That leaves Zay Jones, Devin Duvernay, and Simi Fehoko as potential difference-makers.
Arizona Cardinals receiver Zay Jones (17) catches a pass as Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams (33) defends at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 19, 2025.
Zay Jones brings the most traditional receiving experience. A veteran since 2017, he also has familiarity with Arizona after spending the 2024 and 2025 seasons with the organization. His ability to provide a dependable target could be particularly important for a rookie quarterback. Duvernay offers something different. A former Pro Bowler and All-Pro selection, he brings legitimate speed and playmaking ability. After leading the league with 1,069 kickoff-return yards in 2025, Arizona needs to find creative ways to get the football into his hands.
Sep 25, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Simi Fehoko (80) against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Then there’s Fehoko. Primarily a special-teams contributor since joining Arizona in 2025, he now has an opportunity to turn his preseason promise into meaningful regular-season production. One advantage for Beck? He’s practiced with these receivers, giving him familiarity despite limited experience as the starting quarterback. With Trey McBride commanding attention in the middle of the field, opportunities should exist outside. Arizona doesn’t need all three receivers to become stars. It needs one to emerge as a reliable weapon. If that happens, the Cardinals could make things interesting against Los Angeles, just like they did in their last meeting.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
