McBride made the first catch of the game and was Kyler Murray’s go-to target throughout the matchup against the Saints. He was constantly open underneath and the No. 1 option on third down. The Cardinals ran a quick offense, making McBride an easy safety valve choice. He is entrenched as a top-two pass-catcher in Arizona and will rack up many targets for point-per-reception leagues. Look for high volume for McBride as he enters Week 2 as a TE1 against the Panthers.

McBride had a standard showing by his standards, hauling in a Kyler Murray pass 18 yards downfield. The Cardinals’ incumbent No. 1 pass catcher remains an elite TE1.

“A lot more complex. … It’s all kind of the same concepts, just different ways to get to it,” McBride continued. Rarely do you see a player so upfront about schematic changes, but a re-designed offense may help the Cardinals find space for McBride and Marvin Harrison Jr. to operate in 2025. McBride, in particular, is due some good touchdown regression after finishing the year with only two in 2024.