1. **KEI'TREL CLARK** -With Max Melton missing practice on Thursday, and questionable to play, it is likely that **Kei'Trel Clark** gets some extended run opposite of Denzel Burke. Even with the defensive backs healthy, Clark has seen more snaps as of late, playing more than 43 percent of the snaps in the last two weeks. Rotating the defensive backs has been new for Nick Rallis. If the trend continues, Clark will continue having a role.
"I'm seeing guys that are playing some of the best ball they've played, and so whatever reasons behind that, it makes me really want to stick with that," Rallis said. "I think getting all those guys involved, it makes us better as a team. You got more people that have ownership in it and are preparing throughout the week and know that they're going to have a chance to go out there and help us win games."
1. **ZACH ALLEN** - The former Cardinals defensive lineman returns to the desert. Sunday marks **Zach Allen**'s first game in Arizona since he left as a free agent in 2023. He leads the Broncos with 4.5 sacks and has been dominating for former Cardinals DC and current Broncos DC Vance Joseph. VJ said Allen has improved in the run game. The Cardinals offense will have to key on Allen after Arizona put together one of its best rushing performances of the season.
1. **JALEN BROOKS** - **Jalen Brooks** had an all-time moment against the Rams, catching the pass from Jacoby Brissett that put the Cardinals in range for the game-winning kick. What was cooler was hearing him talk about his own resilience while mic'd up. The offense was crafted with Marvin Harrison Jr. in mind. Each week that passes by is another week that Brooks will get more comfortable in that role. The Cardinals have been looking for that big play. Explosives have been hard to come by. But there's hope that Brooks' speed can open up more within the passing game. It's something he has thought about, even when he wasn't getting as many opportunities.
"You've got to have that confidence," Brooks said. "But ultimately, you got to do what's right during the waiting time."