The Cardinals split time near-evenly between RBs in Sunday's loss at Tampa Bay. Michael Carter actually edged Bam Knight in total snaps, but Knight again led in touches and out-produced his teammate. Knight carried 11 times for 62 yards (5.6 yards per rush) to Carter's five carries for 17 yars (3.4). Carter beat Knight 6-3 in targets and 5-3 in receptions, but Knight still posted a nice 3-36-1 receiving line. Carter snagged 5 receptions for 47 yards.

Cardinals RB Zonovan Knight (knee) is active for today’s game vs. the Buccaneers. He was limited in practice all week and listed as questionable. If that knee holds up, Knight figures to control early-down work today. But RB Michael Carter will steal passing-down work. Try to avoid this backfield in fantasy lineups.

Cardinals RB Zonovan Knight (knee) is expected to play vs. the Buccaneers today, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Knight was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable, so he probably won't be operating at 100% in this one. He also figures to cede passing-down snaps to RB Michael Carter. Knight is an unexciting RB3 in fantasy lineups.

Cardinals RB Zonovan Knight (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Buccaneers. We're expecting him to play after a limited week of practice but will look for further updates on his status. RBs Trey Benson (knee) and Emari Demercado (ankle) have already been ruled out for Week 13.

Cardinals RB Trey Benson (knee) is out for this weekend's game vs. the Buccaneers. He went from a limited practice on Wednesday to no practice on Thursday, so Benson might have suffered a setback. With RB Emari Demercado (ankle) also likely to miss Week 13, Arizona will again be left with RBs Zonovan Knight and Michael Carter. Knight is the better bet for carries, but Carter figures to handle most of the passing-down work. Neither is a great fantasy option against a stout Tampa Bay run defense.

Cardinals RB Trey Benson (knee) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Jaguars. He was designated to return from IR and put in three limited practices this week, so Benson should have a chance to play in Week 13. RB Emari Demercado (ankle) has been ruled out for the Jaguars game, leaving Bam Knight and Michael Carter as Arizona’s top two RBs.

Cardinals RB Trey Benson (knee) has been designated to return from IR. That means he'll practice this week, although it's still unclear if Benson will play vs. the Jaguars this weekend. HC Johnathan Gannon said Wednesday that Benson will be evaluated "day by day" this week. We'll keep you updated on his status. Benson should take over as Arizona's lead back once he's cleared to play. RB Emari Demercado (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 12.

Update: Benson was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Cardinals RB Emari Demercado suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 11 loss to the 49ers and will "likely" miss Sunday's game vs. the Jaguars, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Demercado will probably miss more time beyond that and can be dropped from fantasy rosters. RB Michael Carter stepped into Demercado's change-of-pace, pass-catching role vs. San Francisco last week, with RB Zonovan Knight handling most of the early-down work. Expect to see that arrangement against Jacksonville, assuming RB Trey Benson remains out.

Cardinals RB Bam Knight (ankle) is active for today’s game vs. the 49ers. We’re expecting him to lead the backfield in carries, but RB Emari Demercado is a threat to steal work. Avoid this backfield in fantasy lineups if possible.

Cardinals RB Bam Knight (ankle) is expected to play vs. the 49ers today, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Knight got in three limited practices this week. We're projecting him to lead Arizona in carries today, but this has been a difficult backfield to peg since RBs James Conner and Trey Benson went down.

Cardinals RB Bam Knight (ankle) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the 49ers. We’re tentatively expecting Knight to play but will look for updates on his status. Knight remained ahead of Emari Demercado as Arizona’s lead back before going down last week.

Cardinals RB Bam Knight (ankle) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. He was operating as Arizona's lead back before exiting last week's game, but he mustered just 28 yards on 10 carries. This remains a backfield to try to avoid until RB Trey Benson returns.

RB Emari Demercado led the Cardinals in rushing yards for the second straight week in Sunday's loss to Seattle. But nearly all of his ground production came on a single 55-yard run early in the fourth quarter of the blowout defeat. Demercado logged just four total carries, trailing Bam Knight's team lead (10) and leading Michael Carter by just one. WR Greg Dortch scored the team's only rushing TD, from 4 yards out in the second quarter.

Cardinals RB Bam Knight suffered an ankle injury in the second half of Sunday's game vs. the Seahawks and is questionable to return. His absence leaves the backfield to Emari Demercado and Michael Carter.

The Cardinals plan on re-signing RB Michael Carter, according to ESPN's Josh Weinfuss. Carter was released on Monday, but it sounds like it was a procedural move. And that makes sense considering his departure leaves only Bam Knight and Emari Demercado (who missed Arizona's last game back in Week 7) in the RB room. We'll let you know if and when the Carter re-signing becomes official. Knight is still worth adding where available as the likely lead back for Monday night's game vs. the Cowboys' 31st-ranked RB defense. Carter, assuming he re-joins the team, will be on the RB3/Flex radar for that one.

The Cardinals released RB Michael Carter. He led the backfield just a few weeks ago but fell behind RB Bam Knight in Arizona's last two games. Carter's departure leaves Knight and Emari Demercado as the only healthy RBs on the Cardinals' active roster. We'll see if the team makes another move this week, but Knight now projects to control carries in a plus matchup vs. the Cowboys next Monday night. RB Trey Benson is eligible to return for Week 10.