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Tyler Allgeier
RB · ARI

Tyler Allgeier

Position RB
Team ARI
Bye Week 14
PPR Rank #128

Tyler Allgeier

NFL player. Position: RB. Team: ARI.

Quick Facts

  • Position: RB
  • Team: ARI (Arizona Cardinals)
  • Bye week (2026): 14
  • FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 128

2026 Outlook

Signed 2-year, $12.25M deal with Arizona Cardinals as free agent. At 25, Allgeier has been quiet BYU success story: drafted 5th round 2022, rushed for 1,035 yards and 3 TDs as rookie, then 500+ rushing yards each of next three seasons with zero fumbles across 676 career carries. (per How former Cougars have fared in NFL free agency, offseason so far)

Allgeier is considered a sneaky value in Round 9 of fantasy drafts. With uncertainty in Arizona's backfield and questions surrounding other options, he could emerge as a primary early-down runner. While he may not catch many passes, volume alone could push him into RB2 territory if things break right in camp (per 12 Fantasy Football RBs to Draft: Round-by-Round Picks (2026)).

FantasyPros identifies Allgeier as a late-round best-ball target, highlighting his red-zone opportunity despite being blocked from top RB duties by rookie Jeremiyah Love. The article notes Allgeier logged 43.5% share of carries inside the 5-yard line in 2025 despite playing alongside Bijan Robinson, suggesting he could steal significant goal-line work from Love. Key positives: ranked 10th in explosive run rate (2024), 7th in juke rate, strong pass-catcher, solid in pass protection, zero fumbles across 650+ career carries. Massive contingency upside if Love gets injured (per 5 Late-Round Draft Picks to Target (2026)).

September 1 — Backup option if Love unavailable: Sports Illustrated identified Allgeier as "immediately becomes a starting option" if Jeremiyah Love misses Week 1 due to his high ankle sprain. Allgeier's ceiling is noted as "lower than it could be as a starter because he is limited in the passing game" with no season exceeding 20 receptions in his career. Allgeier had 18 carries for 106 yards and a TD against Carolina in 2024 Week 6—one of only three games in his career with 100+ rushing yards. His first two 100-yard performances came as a rookie in 2022 against New Orleans (139 yards) and Tampa Bay (135 yards), when he had 7 starts. If Love's 50/50 Week 1 status keeps him out, Allgeier would handle early-down work and goal-line carries, positioning him as a potential RB2/FLEX in early-season matchups. Backup RB Bam Knight (22 receptions in 2025, including 3+ receptions in four of his last five games) could vulture passing-game opportunities (per Should Fantasy Managers Be Worried About Jeremiyah Love's Latest Injury News?).

September 3 draft strategy reassessment: USA Today flagged Allgeier as a viable mid-round alternative if Love continues to be held back by his high ankle sprain or falls in drafts due to injury concerns. If managers are choosing between a healthy mid-2nd round RB versus an injured Love, Allgeier (and players like Derrick Henry or Javonte Williams) offer cleaner situation certainty with fewer red-flag injury complications. However, Allgeier's ceiling remains capped by his limited passing-game value and Love's presumed lead-back role once fully healthy. (per Should you draft Jeremiyah Love in fantasy football? Latest on RB's status - USA Today)

Role / Depth Chart

Moved to Arizona Cardinals in free agency (2-year, $12.25M deal) as complementary back to rookie Jeremiyah Love. Week 3 status: Love has solidified his role as the clear bellcow, receiving 21 carries vs. Allgeier's 2 in the Week 3 loss to San Francisco. Allgeier's opportunity has narrowed significantly—he's now a reserve with limited touches rather than a co-starter. (per Cardinals' Jeremiyah Love: Thrives in workhorse role Sunday)

August 3 depth chart — Listed as RB1 (no longer applicable): Arizona's first official depth chart positioned Allgeier as the top-listed running back ahead of rookie Jeremiyah Love, signaling HC Mike LaFleur's approach to earning the starting role rather than handing it to Love based on draft capital alone. This suggested a genuine committee approach might emerge. However, by Week 3, Love had solidified his role as the unquestioned starter, making this depth chart positioning an early-season anomaly. (per Cardinals' first depth chart raises new questions about Jeremiyah Love pick)

Injury Status

No current injuries. Allgeier participated in Week 1 but saw limited carries behind rookie Jeremiyah Love.

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Open Questions

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Coaches shaping Tyler's role

Mike LaFleurHead CoachNathaniel HackettOffensive CoordinatorChris CookAssistant Offensive LineJustin FryeOffensive LineMatt MerrittRunning Backs

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