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QB Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals

HT: 6-2, WT: 220, Born: 6-22-1971, College: Northern Iowa, Drafted: ---

2008 Projections

2007 Game Summaries

Week 3 - Warner made a surprise entrance on the Cardinals' third series, and instantly invigorated a stagnant offense. He led Arizona on their first scoring drive of the game on his first series, and was replaced by starter Matt Leinart for the next four. As Leinart continued to struggle, Warner was put in the game for good late in the third quarter. He ignited the Cardinals' offense, leading the team on three straight scoring drives to end the game, including two touchdown passes to his favorite target, Anquan Boldin. Warner produced nearly five times more offense than Leinart with one less pass. He was primarily running a no-huddle offense while in the game, which wasn't run at all with Leinart in the game. In this way, it could be spun that head coach Whisenhunt was truly only going for a "chance of pace", but the difference in production was simply too significant to concede that Leinart will remain the starter. It appears that there will be talk of a quarterback controversy in Arizona this week.

Week 4 - Warner replaced Leinart with 4:56 left in the second quarter under Coach Whisenhunt's two quarterback platoon system. Utilizing mainly a no huddle offense and four receiver sets, Warner completed 14 passes for 132 yards including a six yard touchdown pass to reserve wide receiver Jerheme Urban to tie the game 7-7. He was accurate as he completed passes to three different receivers but showed an affinity for Fitzgerald. Although held scoreless in the first half, Warner displayed good command of the no huddle scheme and provided an offensive spark to the Cardinals leading them on a nine play, 70 yard drive capped off with the Urban touchdown in the third period.

Week 5 - Warner came into the game with about seven minutes left in the first half. Arizona went to the no huddle with Warner in and proceeded to march down the field. He looked sharp again on his initial drive and led them to a 78 yard touchdown drive by completing five of six passes for 58 yards. Leinart replaced Warner on the next series of the game for the Cardinals, but he would have to come back into the game two plays later after Leinart was injured. Warner would stay in the game as Leinart did not return. He would get a one yard touchdown plunge on the last play of the first half. He would finish the half seven for 13 for 100 yards.

Warner didn't look as sharp in the second half as he seemed to lock in one receiver and tried getting the ball in some tight places. He had a costly turnover in the red zone in the third quarter, he was intercepted trying to get a pass to WR Larry Fitzgerald in the end zone. The Arizona offense struggled in the first half, converting only one third down in the second half. But Warner did hit Fitzgerald toward the end of the game on a seven yard touchdown pass. Warner would finish the second half with 90 yards passing.

Week 6 - Warner left the game at the 7:31 mark of the first period when after fumbling while being sacked for a 12 yard loss, he tried to recover the ball just as the Panthers' Julius Peppers landed on his left elbow. He was 2-2 on the day and had his elbow wrapped in ice on the bench during the game. It was reported that he was doubtful to return.

Week 7 - Warner managed to make the start, despite two torn ligaments in his left elbow. His 41 attempts translated into 27 completions, 282 yards and two touchdowns. Unfortunately for the Cardinals two interceptions came along with those 27 completions, one returned for a touchdown. Warner did his best working around the limited mobility of his left arm, handing off with his right hand for both left and right side rushes.

Week 9 - Warner looked uncomfortable from the start and had a very poor game. Whether it's the elbow or not, many of Warner's passes were off target or over thrown. On the game's second play, he hit Larry Fitzgerald in stride for what look like a sure touchdown, but the wide receiver inadvertently stepped out of bounds for a 47 yard gain. On both Warner's interceptions it looked like the receivers did not finish the routes. Late in the third quarter, and while in the hurry up offense, Warner led the Cardinal offense on an 11 play 80 yard drive to cut the Tampa Bay lead to seven points. On the Cardinals' next possession, late in the fourth quarter, Warner was intercepted ending any hopes of a comeback.

Week 10 - Warner had a good game and finished the contest with 259 yards on 26 for 36 and three touchdowns (two to Fitzgerald and one to Leonard Pope). Warner was sacked once, but fumbled once. His passes were mainly targeted short and he did not stretch the field. His longest pass play was 20 yards and he completed passes to eight different receivers. His touchdown passes were the result of having sufficient time in the pocket to find the receiver.

On a potentially worrisome note, Warner was replaced that goal line by Tim Rattay in the second quarter as he was having trouble with an injury to his left thumb. Warner returned and played well after that throwing TDs in the third and fourth quarter.

Week 11 - Warner had a good, but not great fantasy game finishing with 16 for 28 for 211 yards and two touchdowns. His TD passes were thrown to Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin. The most important stat for Warner in this game is he did not throw an interception or lose a fumble. He hit six different receivers and looked poised in the pocket. Twice he kept drives alive with sandlot type plays, once with an underhand toss to J. J. Arrington and another where he threw the ball left handed to Leonard Pope, while in the grasp of Bengal defenders. Although his injured left elbow is still an issue, it appears that Warner is becoming more comfortable playing with the brace on his left elbow.

Week 12 - Warner started hot completing four of his first five passes including a 28 yard touchdown strike to Larry Fitzgerald in the team's first drive, and again to Fitzgerald on a 48 yard Hail Mary pass to end the first half. Warner had 206 yards on 13 for 19 and two touchdowns in the first half alone. He ended with a season high of 484 yards on 34 of 48 and two touchdowns. He was sacked in the end zone giving the 49ers the win in overtime. He was sacked a total of four times, and threw two interceptions.

Week 13 - Warner played a very good game, despite not having Larry Fitzgerald, losing Anquan Boldin and nursing both elbow and rib injuries. Despite the injuries, Warner's throws were crisp and, for the most part, on target all game long. His best play of the game was his touchdown pass to Leonard Pope in the first quarter. On the play, Warner was flushed from the pocket but still had the presence of mind to move forward toward the line of scrimmage, stop before crossing it, and threw an absolute bullet to Pope who was stuck between two defenders. Warner mixed up his passes to a myriad of players, completing passes to eight different receivers.

Week 14 - Warner's stats were the result of playing catch up for the entire game. The Cardinals only ran the ball 16 times in the game. In all, Warner ended the game 28 for 46 for 337 yards and three touchdowns. He hit nine different receivers in the game, but threw five interceptions, and fumbled once. Warner was harassed often but found receivers open when he scrambled. He was sacked five times on the day.

Week 15 - Warner's stats were decent from a fantasy perspective going 19 for 30 for 233 yards and three scores. He threw touchdown passes to Larry Fitzgerald (18 yards), tight end Ben Patrick, (three yards) and Troy Bienemann (one yard). Warner continues to be plagued by turnovers as he fumbled twice and threw one interception. In the game Warner threw passes to nine different receivers, and had his best rhythm was with Anquan Boldin.

Week 16 - Warner played an excellent game throwing 53 passes. He completed passes to nine different receivers and ended the game with 366 yards on 36 completions. His touchdown passes were to Anquan Boldin (2) and JJ Arrington (1). Most importantly is that Warner did not turn the ball over. He threw no interceptions, but did have one fumble but recovered it to keep a drive alive.

Week 17 - Warner had an excellent fantasy game throwing for three scores in his fourth consecutive contest. He ended the game with 300 yards and three touchdowns. He also scrambled three times for 19 yards. Warner had good command of his passes and threw to seven different receivers. He did have two interceptions on passes that were off target.