Cards 'still hopeful' Love (ankle) plays Week 1
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Key Points:
- Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love sustained a minor ankle injury in preseason but is hopeful to return by Week 1; the team is cautious with his workload to keep him fresh for the season.
- Love showed strong potential in preseason, out-snapping veteran Tyler Allgeier early on, indicating he may secure the starting RB role once healthy, though Allgeier remains a valuable bench stash.
- Head coach Mike LaFleur emphasizes managing running backs' snap counts to avoid overuse injuries, aiming to keep players like Love healthy across the 17-game season.
- Tyler Allgeier currently receives the majority of first-team carries in training camp, helping to limit Love's early workload and potentially suppress his draft value, making Love a worthwhile buy for the future.
- The Cardinals’ RB depth includes veterans James Conner and Trey Benson, who may compete for backup roles but face competition from the younger, higher-invested Love and Allgeier; offensive lineman Reiman is expected to bolster the run game but is unlikely to impact fantasy value.
