This series answers one question for each team following the Week 8 games (usually looking ahead and ‘what does this mean?’). It uses advanced metrics, analytics, game tape reviews, statistical trends, and myriad other elements. It features a variety of systems, many of which are covered in this
primer article and reviewed in greater detail at The EPA metrics detailed below are per
TruMedia. Other advanced metrics outside of KC’s unique metrics are per TruMedia/PFF, unless otherwise noted. Fantasy point totals are in full PPR environments.)
Arizona CardinalsIs
DeAndre Hopkins ever going to get back to WR1 status?
The 17-game season looked to be a vehicle that could get Hopkins to post a 200-target season, but he’s barely on pace to post 100 targets, as he has only seen 49 passes thrown his way through eight games. It gets even worse when viewing this on an individual game basis, as Hopkins hasn’t posted 10 targets or 100 receiving yards in any contest this season.
A big part of the issue is that Arizona has been much more run-heavy than generally anticipated, as the Cardinals rank 25th in pass attempts per game. Another factor is that the Kliff Kingsbury system is designed to spread the ball out, which is why Arizona has six players with between 36-49 targets.

Source: The Athletic

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