Love behind Allgeier on Cards' depth chart
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Key Points:
- Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is progressing well from a high ankle sprain suffered in the preseason, with hopes he will be ready for the Week 1 opener against the Chargers.
- Head coach Mike LaFleur indicated Love is taking steady steps toward recovery, but his availability and workload for the season opener remain uncertain pending the team's official injury report.
- With James Conner starting the season on injured reserve due to an ankle injury and Trey Benson also sidelined, Tyler Allgeier is expected to carry a significant workload early in the season.
- Love showed promise with 14 touches in the preseason but may be used more selectively in unique situations initially, while Allgeier fills the short-yardage and bruising back role.
- Fantasy managers should monitor Love's recovery closely, as he remains a high-upside player, but Allgeier could be a valuable bench asset if Love's injury limits his early-season participation.
