Carson Palmer unlikely to rest Sunday for Cardinals, fantasy owners

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The Cardinals will have something to play for on Sunday, with the Panthers" game being flexed to 4:25. We break down the fantasy implications.

The Arizona Cardinals will not have a meaningless game against theSeattle Seahawks on Sunday, now that the Panthers" kickoff has been flexed to 4:25 p.m.

A Carolina Panthers win would lock the Cardinals into the No. 2 seed in the NFC, but with the Cardinals playing at the same time, they do not have the luxury of resting their starters. It no longer puts head coach Bruce Arians and his staff in a bizarre situation, one that would have him preparing his starters throughout the week only to yank them early on.

Fantasy impact: Arians gave his starters some rest during Week 16"s blowout win over the Green Bay Packers, but it is difficult to envision that scenario happening once again in Week 17. Fantasy owners with Carson Palmer can keep him penned into lineups.

The Seahawks defense poses a tough challenge, but it is one that Palmer and the Cardinals starters have already proven they can overcome. Palmer"s fantasy owners can continue starting him as planned with Sunday"s game having meaning.

Source: http://www.sbnation.com/fantasy/2015/12/28/10674522/carson-palmer-fantasy-football-quarterbacks

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Trojans in the NFL: Carson Palmer suffers season-ending injury

A few days after he signed a $50-million contract extension, former USC quarterback Carson Palmers season ended.

Arizona Cardinals Coach Bruce Arians announced Monday that Palmer suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the fourth quarter of Sundays 31-14 victory over the St. Louis Rams at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Palmer completed 25 of 36 passes for 241 yards with an interception before he fell to the turf without being hit and was carted from the field.

On Friday, several outlets reported that Palmers extension was worth $50 million, with about $20.5 million guaranteed.

Palmer, in his 12th season, had passed for 1,626 yards and 11 touchdowns with three interceptions.

Harbaugh praises Martin

Rookie center Marcus Martin made his second start for the San Francisco 49ers in their 27-24 overtime victory over the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome.

Coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters after the game that he gave Martin a lot of credit for his performance in a hostile environment.

I thought he was really on his game, Harbaugh said. Darn near every snap was perfect and he was really poised and handled the noise and it was outstanding.

Martin, a third-round pick, started two seasons at left guard for USC before moving to center his final season.

Sanchez to start on Monday night

Former USC quarterback Mark Sanchez will start for the Philadelphia Eagles against the Carolina Panthers on Monday night.

Sanchez replaces Nick Foles, who suffered a shoulder injury last Sunday.

Matt Barkley will back-up Sanchez.

Questions about USC? Email me at LNThiry@gmail.com or tweet @LindseyThiry and I will respond in a weekly USC Now mailbag.

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