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WR Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals

HT: 6-3, WT: 223, Born: 8-31-1983, College: Pittsburgh, Drafted: Round 1, Pick 3

2008 Projections

2007 Game Summaries

Week 1 - Fitzgerald also had a hard time getting open against the 49ers' secondary. He ended the night with only 20 yards on three receptions; all were quickly thrown with defenders on him. Of his nine targets, two were thrown deep as he tried to stretch the field to no avail.

Week 2 - At first, he and Boldin were being targeted equally, but in the second half, Leinart locked onto Fitzgerald a bit more. His only big gain (40 yards) came in the first half, and two of his three second half catches were of the extremely short variety. Considering how dominant he looked on some of his catches, it is surprising that he was used that way in the latter stages of the game.

Week 3 - Fitzgerald was the second most targeted Arizona player, but didn't seem to get on track until Warner got in the game. The left-handed Leinart predominantly kept the ball on the left side and middle of the field which caused some frustration for Fitzgerald. The looks he did receive from Leinart were off target, and a couple of them were even interceptable. Warner's entrance in the game immediately changed Fitzgerald's fortunes, as all of his production can be attributed to the second string quarterback. His first catch of the second half was a 27 yard hookup that Ravens' cornerback Corey Ivy ripped from his hands during the tackle.

Week 4 - Fitzgerald was the Cardinals' leading receiver with 123 yards on 11 catches. He was more in touch with Kurt Warner than with Leinart, although he did catch a nice 38 yard reception from Leinart in the fourth quarter. Fitzgerald was utilized mainly on crossing routes. He was held without a touchdown. Fitzgerald did have a turnover when the Pittsburgh defense stripped the ball from him after a catch.

Week 5 - Fitzgerald picked up the slack on offense for teammate WR Anquan Boldin being out for a second consecutive week by responding with another big game. He started out strong by catching a 27 yard pass by making a nice diving catch. The play could have went for much more had QB Matt Leinart's pass been more accurate and not forced Fitzgerald to make a diving catch. He would catch a big pass on fourth down to extend a drive late in the first half and he would come back two plays later and catch a 34 yard pass, just missing a touchdown by being tackled on the one yard line. He had a great first half catching six passes for 108 yards, with ten targets.

Fitzgerald's numbers weren't quite as good in the second half as the Cardinals offense struggled to sustain drives, but he did have three more catches for 28 yards, including a seven yard touchdown pass toward the end of the game.

Week 6 - Fitzgerald had six receptions for 97 yards with a long on 36 yards from Rattay. On the game's second play, Warner hit Fitzgerald for 19 yards up the middle, but the ball cam loose as Fitzgerald was struggling for yardage. The Cardinals' challenged the fumble call, but it was upheld via replay. With Fitzgerald, many of his catches came as Rattay threw the passes high and had the receiver out leap the defenders for the catch. His longest grab was 36 yards.

Week 7 - Fitzgerald was targeted often by Kurt Warner, but not around the goal line. Fitzgerald posted six receptions for 97 yards. Fitzgerald might have a better day, but was not targeted at all during the second quarter.

Week 9 - Fitzgerald was targeted 11 times by Warner with many of them deep and up the middle. On the game's second play, Fitzgerald caught a pass in stride down the left sideline and was in the clear for what was to be a sure touchdown. However, he inexplicably stepped out of bounds while clear, resulting in only a 47 yard reception.

Week 10 - Fitzgerald was targeted ten times by Warner, many of them middle out routes. He caught a one yard touchdown from Warner on an out route, and then found a seam in the secondary for a 20 yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

Week 11 - Fitzgerald had 93 yards on nine catches with a five yard touchdown late in the first half to give the Cardinals a 21-13 lead. Many of his routes were medium to long out patterns and he found the Bengals defenders of little resistance. In all, Fitzgerald was targeted 12 times in the game.

Week 12 - Fitzgerald scored on a 28 yard pass play in the first quarter, and then again on the last play of the first half on a Hail Mary 48 yard strike, where he out leaped the 49er defenders in the end zone. Fitzgerald was easily the game's most targeted receiver with 16 balls thrown his way. He was instrumental on the Cardinals' last game tying drive where he caught three balls for 43 yards on the drive. In his last three games, Fitzgerald has totaled 25 receptions for 323 yards and five touchdowns.

Week 13 - Fitzgerald did not play in this game due to a groin injury.

Week 14 - Fitzgerald, who was a game time decision for this game with a groin injury, gutted it out and caught six passes for 79 yards and one touchdown. He was clearly playing injured in this game and was seen limping several times. The injury affected his play as he was unable to stride out and get separation from his defenders.

Week 15 - Fitzgerald looked much better running routes in this game and scored on 18 yard post route in the second quarter. He finished the game, however, with below par stats of only two receptions for 27 yards although he did get a TD.

Week 16 - Fitzgerald hauled in six catches for 72 yards, but no scores. He also found the Atlanta secondary of little resistance, but did take a backseat to Boldin in this game.

Week 17 - Fitzgerald had a monster game with 172 yards on 11 catches and two scores (21 and six yards). He was simply no match for the Rams' secondary who at times tried to double team him to no avail. Several of his catches were simply the result of Fitzgerald being bigger and stronger than the Rams' defender. His longest catch 26 yards. Fitzgerald had 137 yards and one score at halftime.