Kyler Murray

DeAndre Hopkins is being suspended six games for violating the NFL's Performance Enhancing Drug policy. This penalty has massive fantasy football repercussions for the Arizona Cardinals offense starting with quarterback Kyler Murray.

Murray's production dipped last season without Hopkins in the lineup over the final four weeks of the season. He averaged 18.8 fantasy points per game and 6.3 yards per pass attempt.

Murray averaged 24.9 fantasy points per game and 8.7 yards per attempt in the nine games with Hopkins fully healthy. He also posted the No. 1-ranked PFF passing grade (90.5).

Losing Hopkins for six games cannot be ignored, but the addition of Marquise Brown figures to make up for some of the lost production.

Kyler Murray gets fifth-year option picked up

Kyler Murray's fifth-year option has been picked up by the Arizona Cardinals, according to Ian Rapoport.

Fantasy Impact

This move is no surprise as Murray has been named to two Pro Bowls in his first three seasons in the NFL. While he is now locked into Arizona for the next two years, all eyes will be on if the two sides can agree to a long-term contract extension.