Is Trey McBride playing tonight? Why Cardinals TE is off to quiet start in Week 9

The Arizona Cardinals have a star in tight end Trey McBride, who ascended to the status of one of the better players at his position in the NFL last season.

McBride finished the year with 1,146 yards and two scores, which earned him his first Pro Bowl nod. The former second-round pick is having yet another strong campaign in 2025, with 421 yards and four scores entering Week 9.

However, McBride is off to a lackluster start on Monday night against the Dallas Cowboys. Here's a closer look at what's going on.

Is Trey McBride playing tonight?

Yes, McBride is active and on the field, and he was targeted on the opening series but one pass from quarterback Jacoby Brissett was off the mark and the other pass was simply dropped by the star tight end.

Brissett connected twice with Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson and once with Elijah Higgins on the first drive of the game. Considering McBride and Brissett have had good chemistry, it's just a matter of time before the former gets going.

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