Jalen Thompson
26-Year-Old
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11
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Thompson has become a mainstay in the Cardinals secondary since the team used a fifth-round pick on him in the 2019 Supplemental Draft. In particular, he surpassed 100 tackles in both 2021 and 2022, and while he fell off to 78 tackles in 15 games last season, he notched 100 percent of the defensive snaps on 10 occasions and even posted a career-high four interceptions. Playing alongside free safety Budda Baker and middle linebacker Kyzir White somewhat hamstrings Thompson's potential, but the latter's track record should keep him in the IDP picture yet again in 2024. Read Past Outlooks
Picks off four passes this season
Thompson notched 78 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, four interceptions among nine pass defenses and a forced fumble in 15 regular-season contests in 2023.
ANALYSIS
After surpassing 100 tackles in both of the previous two campaigns, Thompson fell well short of that mark while missing his first games (Weeks 6 and 7) since December 2020. Not only did dealing with four separate injuries impact his overall output, he may have been a culprit of the new coaching staff's change from a 3-4 to a 4-3 scheme. On a positive note, Thompson posted his first career sack and set a career high in interceptions. In 2024, he'll be playing on the second season of the three-year extension he signed with the Cardinals back in September 2022.
After surpassing 100 tackles in both of the previous two campaigns, Thompson fell well short of that mark while missing his first games (Weeks 6 and 7) since December 2020. Not only did dealing with four separate injuries impact his overall output, he may have been a culprit of the new coaching staff's change from a 3-4 to a 4-3 scheme. On a positive note, Thompson posted his first career sack and set a career high in interceptions. In 2024, he'll be playing on the second season of the three-year extension he signed with the Cardinals back in September 2022.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The Cardinals don't lack for talent in the secondary, so how new coach Jonathan Gannon deploys them will be key to their production. Thompson seems to have the most secure spot among a trio that includes Budda Baker and Isaiah Simmons, as Baker could be looking for an exit and Simmons's super-hybrid role makes him a true fantasy wild card. Thompson has collected 231 tackles the last two seasons, and while his modest splash-play total (four interceptions and zero sacks) keeps him from elite status, his floor appears to be rock solid.
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Secures interception in loss
Thompson recorded five tackles (four solo) while intercepting a pass and deflecting three others in Sunday's 27-16 loss to the Bears.
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Tallies six tackles
Thompson notched six tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 45-29 loss to the 49ers.
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Will play versus San Francisco
Thompson (toe) carries no injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the 49ers, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
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Starts week limited
Thompson (toe) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Solid showing at Pittsburgh
Thompson recorded seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 24-10 win at Pittsburgh.
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