The Arizona Cardinals rebounded from a brutal loss to the Packers with a terrific win over the Chargers, courtesy of a 32-yard walk-off field goal from Chad Ryland (big fan by the way).
Truly, the Cardinals have found ways to make it work this year and grind out tough wins. Can they get back to the .500 mark when they visit the Miami Dolphins?
Miami has struggled mightily this season as evident by their 2-4 record, however there is a lot of onus on the missing Tua Tagovailoa from the lineup after the fifth-year QB sustained a concussion in week two. Tagovailoa is back from injury and is likely hungry to remind the NFL how good he and the Fins’ offense are.
The Cardinals will need to respect Tagovailoa even off an injury due to the weapons at his disposal (more on them later). Miami also has a rock solid defense that will test Kyler Murray and the offense. But with all of that in mind, this is a winnable game.
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Coming right at you are three bold predictions for this game. Let’s get started.
Murray has been on more often than not this season, but the passing yards haven’t truly reflected that. Through seven games, Murray is only averaging around 190 passing yards per game and has four games with sub-200 passing yards. He has, however, completed over 66% of his passes with nine touchdown throws against three picks.
The sixth-year QB has certainly taken care of the ball this year and done the most of his opportunities, but now he faces the league’s number one pass defense. Miami is allowing just 154.5 passing YPG, more than 10 more yards than the second-place Jets. The Fins have also surrendered just three touchdown passes all year.
With Jalen Ramsey and Kendall Fuller patrolling that secondary, I doubt this will be the week that they fold. There’s also a chance star safety Jevon Holland could return from injury.
This won’t be a pretty week for the Cardinals’ passing game, and I’d advise weighing your options in fantasy football if you can afford to bench Marvin Harrison Jr. – the good news is there’s a great chance that Murray continues being safe with the ball and avoids turnovers to a defense that can’t buy takeaways.
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While I anticipate the Cardinals to struggle through the air, they have an opportunity to grind out some yards on the ground and Conner is exactly the man to do that dirty work.
Miami is in the middle of the pack in run defense, allowing 130.7 rushing YPG and a whopping 4.6 yards per carry average plus nine touchdowns allowed. You have to think Conner, who is seventh in the league in rushing yards (504) with 4.6 YPC, is licking his chops to have another good day.
Conner is fresh off a 100-yard rushing performance against the Chargers and has passed the century mark two other times this season. Arizona is 2-1 when he runs for over 100 yards and 3-1 when he tops 80. Certainly, a big day is more than welcome for the Cards.
If Conner can step up like I think he can, the Cardinals have a puncher’s chance to leave South Beach with a win.
I can’t think of another NFL player who is dying to return to relevance than Hill, who has been forgettable at best with Tua sidelined with a concussion. With his quarterback’s return, don’t be surprised to see Hill reclaim his status as the go-to/top option in this offense.
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While I understand that Tua will likely need a few drives to get back to 100%, and believe me when I tell you that I DO NOT expect an elite performance from the former Pro Bowler, I am 100% all-in that Hill is going to go bananas.
Hill is simply a different player when Tua is on the field whether he’s perfectly healthy or not. With his return to the lineup after clearing concussion protocol, don’t be shocked when Hill torches the 26th worst pass defense in the league.
The Cardinals cannot stop the inevitable. If they want to win this game, they have to manage Hill… but with that said, he’s cruising past the century mark and will do everything he can to find the endzone again.
MIAMI (WSVN) – A 21-year-old man was arrested on a charge of sexual battery on a minor by an adult and lewd or lascivious molestation stemming from an alleged incident involving a 10-year-old girl, according to an arrest report.
According to the report, Alvin Davis was arrested due in connection from an alleged incident that occurred Oct. 16, 2025, in Miami. The child’s mother, who became suspicious and placed a recording device in the child’s bedroom.
The report states the girl told investigators that Davis touched her inappropriately on multiple occasions.
Authorities said Davis was transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center and is being held without bond.
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Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is expected to be a late first-round draft pick on Thursday night, which will bring him a guaranteed four-year contract worth around $20 million. But he considered turning that down for a big-money offer to stay in college.
Simpson, who has previously said that Miami offered him $6.5 million to transfer and play for the Hurricanes in 2026, said on David Pollack’s podcast that the money was too good not to at least think about.
“I think the last offer was definitely one that I just had to sit down and consider, because it would have been life-changing money,” Simpson said. “It would have made me the highest-paid player in college, and it was something to where I was like, I can’t just ignore this. I have to sit down and think about it. That’s how I am, I don’t want to do anything sporadic. I want to sit down and think it all out, and it really just came down to how I wanted to be remembered and what do I want to do.”
Simpson, who spent three years as a backup at Alabama before becoming the starter last year, went to his former coach, Nick Saban, for advice.
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“I actually talked to Coach Saban about this,” Simpson said. “The things he was talking about were, do you want to play football in college, or do you want to play football professionally? And he was like, ‘Take the money out of it, take the rounds out of it, what do you want to do next year?’ And without a doubt, without hesitation, I said, ‘I want to play professional football.’ And he was like, ‘Well, there’s your answer.’ It was something that I’ve always dreamed of, and I felt that I was ready to take that next step and be the face of a franchise and lead a locker room.”
It’s a different world in football now that players might make more money with another year in college than their annual average salary will be in the NFL. Now, players have to think about whether the NCAA or the NFL will be more lucrative. NIL deals have changed both college football and pro football.
Photo Credit: @CanesFootball via X // redshirt senior wideout Cooper Barkate catches a 29-yard touchdown from Darian Mensah during Miami’s Spring Game on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Cobb Stadium.
After more than three months removed from a devastating national championship loss, over 5,000 fans gathered at Cobb Stadium on Saturday morning for a first look at Miami football’s 2026 squad.
The annual spring game offered exactly that: a mix of evaluation and entertainment. Miami structured the day differently this year, using the first half for position drills, including passing, red zone and agility work, before transitioning into a live scrimmage in the second half.
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Much of the attention centered on new quarterback Darian Mensah, a transfer from Duke. While he started slow, Mensah quickly settled in and showed why he’s expected to lead the Hurricanes this fall.
Mensah connected multiple times with familiar target Cooper Barkate, his former teammate at Duke. The duo picked up right where they left off, highlighted by a 29-yard touchdown to the back corner of the end zone. Mensah added a 33-yard touchdown pass to Daylyn Upshaw and a five-yard score to Cam Vaughn, another transfer addition.
Calm in the pocket and effective under pressure, Mensah extended plays and delivered accurate throws, flashing the kind of playmaking ability Miami fans have been eager to see.
With several returning starters such as wide receiver Malachi Toney and running back Mark Fletcher seeing limited action, opportunities opened for younger players to contribute. RB Jordan Lyle capitalized, breaking off multiple strong runs and showing quick footwork in the open field.
Behind Mensah, Miami showcased its quarterback depth. Judd Anderson, Luke Nickel and early enrollee Dereon Coleman all saw snaps, with Nickel making a strong case for the backup role. Coleman flashed potential but remains a longer-term development piece.
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Photo Credit: @CanesFootball via IG // Miami quarterback Darian Mensah performs handshake with redshirt senior wideout Cooper Barkate during Miami’s Spring Game on April 18, 2026, at Cobb Stadium.
Defensively, Miami may have delivered the most impressive performance of the day.
Despite losing key contributors such as Ruben Bain and Akheem Mesidor to the NFL, the Hurricanes controlled the line of scrimmage and limited offensive production. Defensive lineman Damon Wilson, a transfer from Missouri, along with tackles Justin Scott and Jarquez Carter, consistently disrupted plays. Scott’s quickness stood out against the run, while Wilson applied steady pressure off the edge.
In the secondary, Boston College transfer Omar Thornton, along with JJ Dunnigan and Xavier Lucas, contributed to multiple stops with tight coverage and physical tackling.
The offensive line, featuring several new faces and only one returning starter, showed flashes but remains a work in progress. Freshman Jackson Cantwell has big shoes to fill with Sisi Mauigoa declaring for the NFL draft. At 6-foot-8, 330 pounds, Cantwell acted as a brick wall protecting his QB and winning the battle at the line. However, the second team offensive line had some struggles, with two bad snaps in a row.
For many in attendance, however, the spring game was about more than just performance. It served as a rare opportunity for families and fans to connect with the program in a more personal setting, celebrating players beyond what they show on the field.
“It’s him fulfilling his dream and doing what he wants to do,” said the grandmother of wide receiver Milan Parris. “He’s my oldest grandson, and I’m just over the moon. I’m extremely proud of him.”
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While the defense may have controlled much of the action, the day ultimately served as an early glimpse into a team balancing new talent, developing depth and high expectations.
With nearly five months until the season opener against Stanford on Sept. 4, Miami leaves the spring with promise and plenty to still refine.
