Week 11 QB projections • ARI Stats
QB Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals
HT: 6-2, WT: 220, Born: 6-22-1971, College: Northern Iowa, Drafted: ---
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Stats and Week 11 Projection
| WK | OPP | RES | CMP | ATT | PYD | Y/A | PTD | INT | RSH | YD | Y/R | TD | FPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | vs CAR | L, 21-34 | 27 | 46 | 242 | 5.3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 |
| 9 | at CHI | W, 41-21 | 22 | 32 | 261 | 8.2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 38 |
| 10 | vs SEA | W, 31-20 | 29 | 38 | 340 | 8.9 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 27 |
| SEASON TOTAL | 236 | 353 | 2515 | 7.1 | 18 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 0.2 | 0 | 194 | ||
| 11 | at STL | PROJ | 23 | 35 | 275 | 7.9 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 20 |
Week 11 Injury Status and Other News
He was not listed on Friday's official injury report. Opinion (from The Upgrade/Downgrade/Waiver Report): Kurt Warner was 29 of 38 for 340 yards and two TD passes on Sunday, topping 300 yards for the first time since Week 5. Warner has put together two solid games after his week 8, five-interception clunker, and the emergence of a running game is helping to slow the rush and open some passing lanes. With a supremely talented trio of wide receivers, the presence of a running game will force teams to resort to single-coverage more often, making Warner's fantasy prospects look strong from here on out.Week 11 Matchup Info
at St. Louis Rams - Detailed analysis coming soon.
Game Summaries
Week 1 vs SF - Yup, Warner looked his age. He had trouble eluding pressure, and when he did, he took a hit and threw an INT. He failed to read Patrick Willis dropping into coverage on his other INT - and Willis made a WR-line leaping catch on the INT. He had trouble with downfield accuracy, only really getting locked in on Tim Hightower as a checkdown and short range target out of the backfield. He didn't get Anquan Boldin very involved, and generally lacked the sharpness that he had on the Super Bowl run last year. We can chalk some of this up to his hip, but the whole Cards offense looked limp in the preseason (Super Bowl loser hangover?). We wouldn't get too worried about Warner yet, because as he showed, he can still get numbers playing catch up to make him worth starting no matter how poor does out of the blocks.Week 2 at JAX - Warner was back to his precise execution and hyperaccuracy on Sunday vs. the Jags. He didn't take any big shots downfield, but he didn't have to. It obviously made a big difference for him to Steve Breaston and Anquan Boldin back, as Warner leaned on this combo to find soft spots and get open on short routes. Warner set the NFL single game completion percentage record in the game, and he threw the ball well enough to earn it. Receivers only had to adjust to two or three of his 24 completions, and he created Larry Fitzgerald's TD reception with a perfectly timed pump fake to freeze the defense while Fitz broke free behind them. Warner even moved a little in the pocket to make one completion, and took a hit to make another, but he was mostly comfortable in the pocket in a much better day for the Cardinals offensive line.
Week 3 vs IND - You can't really blame Warner for how things went on Sunday night. He was constantly harassed and doing the best he could to escape the pressure and make plays. Still, his early sack and lost fumble set the tone for the night, and he never seemed completely comfortable after that. The Colts got a ton of pressure on him on third and long, which was a frequent situation because the Cards had no success running the ball. Warner's first interception came under pressure late in the first half when he tried to force it to Fitzgerald and the ball popped up in the air, and the second was on a 3rd and 15 capitulation play. When he had time, he surveyed the field well, and Warner was also very effective in the hurry-up offense, but if he keeps taking this many hits, he won't hold up much longer.
Week 5 vs HOU - Kurt Warner had another fantastic game, throwing for two touchdowns to Larry Fitzgerald in the 2nd quarter. Warner also had another first half toss to Anquan Boldin to inside the Texans 5, but Boldin fumbled the ball. On Warner's second touchdown toss to Fitzgerald, he showed magnificent touch -- Fitzgerald ran a deep post to the right pylon from the Houston 26. Warner tossed the ball over two defenders, leading Fitzgerald straight to paydirt. Warner was a very efficient 26/38 spreading the ball to four different receivers all over the field. In the first half, Warner favored deep tosses to Steve Breaston, Fitzgerald, and Boldin before the Cardinals went to an extremely conservative passing game in the 2nd half, trying only three passes more then 8 yards down the field (one of which was caught for 24 yards but overturned due to a penalty). The Texans' defense tried a variety of looks against the Cardinals but were largely unable to pressure the quarterback and cover all three receivers at the same time. Only when Warner began focusing on shorter routes did the Texans begin to have success in stopping the Cardinals' drives.
Week 6 at SEA - Warner was 9-for-9 on the opening drive, which ended with a short touchdown pass to Larry Fitzgerald. It didn't matter which receiver he threw to; he placed the ball perfectly every time. The offensive line gave him great protection in the opening quarter, giving Warner plenty of time to find an open man and leading to a 17-0 lead. The Seahawks put a bit more pressure on before the half, causing him to fumble once, but it was a minor setback on a day when the Cardinals absolutely dominated the time of possession battle. Warner was able to spread the ball around, finding eight different receivers on the day. His interception was on a Hail Mary pass to end the half, and is only a blemish on the stat sheet, not in his game. And this was with the Cardinals playing conservatively, with a comfortable lead the entire game.
Week 7 at NYG - Warner never really got comfortable in week 7 due to constant pressure from the NY front four, however he managed to lead his team to victory and turn in a solid, but not spectacular stat line. Early in the game, Warner faced intense pressure and caused him to look very unsettled in the pocket, his accuracy suffered as a result. Ultimately, the Giants pressure led to a tipped pass that resulted in an INT on the first series of the 2nd quarter. As the game progressed the Arizona running game showed some life and Warner started to check down to his RB's a bit more. This resulted in Warner having some extra time to make some downfield throws to Larry Fitzgerald later in the game. Warner actually rolled out of the pocket on a couple of occasions in order to buy himself some extra time, at this point in his career that is a rarity. Later in the game he took advantage of a NY turnover for a quick TD strike to backup RB Jason Wright inside the 10 yd line. This was Warner's quietest game of the season thus far, but he was still relevant and effective.
Week 8 vs CAR - Warner equalled his career worst total of 5 interceptions. Throughout the game, he was unable to get the ball in the hands of his most dangerous weapon -- Larry Fitzgerald -- and when he was able to, it was most often for a short gain. Warner was able to move the ball effectively at times, but had the most success with the most unlikely receivers. It was when he went downfield for more yardage, to his more explosive receivers, that he got into trouble. Not all the picks were his fault, but he did get frustrated and began forcing throws into coverage, even when he had good protection. Playing from behind in the second half, Warner moved the ball well, but not easily.
Week 9 at CHI - Warner threw five interceptions in week 8; this week, he threw five touchdown passes. He went to Larry Fitzgerald early and often, something that was a problem in last week's debacle. Throughout the game, Warner picked apart the Bears defense, always staying a step ahead of them. He hit Fitzgerald numerous times, but when he was covered, was able to spread the ball around with ease, resulting in a four touchdown first half. Warner had good protection and a productive running game to help his cause. Coupled with backup QB Matt Leinart's disastrous cameo, if anyone was questioning Warner as the offensive leader on this team, the answer was loud and clear.
Week 10 vs SEA - Warner had his usual stellar protection from his offensive line, but had to contend with great coverage by the Seattle secondary. He had a rough first quarter, in which nothing seemed to be going his way. He threw a near interception into traffic in the end zone, (it was overturned and ruled incomplete) and in general, really had trouble finding an open man. Warner was patient, however, and eventually began to settle into a groove. He looked simply awesome in the 2-minute drill to end the half. He hit Fitzgerald, Breaston, and then Boldin for consecutive big gains. And for good measure, the next two passes were complete to Doucet and Hightower, before a penalty brought the ball back and they had to settle for a field goal. With a healthy Anquan Boldin in the lineup, this whole team became a lot more dangerous. Of note, Warner threw what would have been Steve Breaston's 2nd touchdown called back on holding penalty.
