Cardinals’ Krys Barnes: Season high tackles in loss

Rotowire Barnes recorded nine tackles (six solo) in Sunday’s 27-16 loss to the Bears.Barnes played a season-high 66 defensive snaps, leading to nine takedowns, his highest total of the year. The linebacker has compiled 42 tackles, five pass deflections and an interception over 14 contests in his first season with Arizona.
Cardinals’ Jalen Thompson: Secures interception in loss Rotowire Thompson recorded five tackles (four solo) while intercepting a pass and deflecting three others in Sunday’s 27-16 loss to the Bears.Thompson had one of his best days in pass defense Sunday, securing his fourth interception of the year by picking off Justin Fields in the fourth quarter. The strong safety has now compiled 73 tackles, including a sack, and also added the four interceptions, eight pass deflections and a forced fumble over 13 contests in 2023.
Cardinals’ Budda Baker: Double-digit tackles in loss Rotowire Baker recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday’s 27-16 loss to the Bears.Baker was able reach double-digit stops for the third time this season and first time since Week 10. The safety has remained one of the most productive at his position this year, racking up 73 tackles over the 10 contests he’s appeared in so far.
Cardinals’ Jonathan Ledbetter: Done for season Ledbetter (knee) will miss the last two weeks of the year, Darren Urban of the Cardinals’ official site reports.Ledbetter sustained a knee injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss at Chicago, and now he’ll be sidelined for the remainder of the season as he recovers. Naquan Jones projects to see more reps at defensive tackle in Ledbetter’s absence.