Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado will face a middle-of-the-pack run defense in Week 18 (Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET), up against the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams are ranked 13th in terms of rushing yards conceded, at 112.8 per game.
Demercado has taken 42 rushing attempts for 283 yards, good for 25.7 rushing yards per game. As a receiver, Demercado has tacked on 12 catches for 73 yards while scoring one touchdown.
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Demercado vs. the Rams
- Demercado vs the Rams (since 2021): 1 GP / 46 RUSH YPG / 0 RUSH TD
- The Rams have let only three opposing rushers to amass 100 or more yards in a game during the 2025 season.
- Los Angeles has given up one or more rushing TDs to eight opposing players this year.
- The Rams have not allowed any opposing players to record more than one rushing TD against them this season.
- The 112.8 rushing yards per game given up by the Rams defense makes them the NFL's 13th-ranked rush defense.
- The Rams' defense ranks first in the NFL with eight rushing TDs allowed so far this season.
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Demercado Rushing Insights
- Demercado has hit the rushing yards over in three of eight opportunities (37.5%).
- The Cardinals pass on 63.7% of their plays and run on 36.3%. They are 23rd in NFL action in points scored.
- He has carried the ball in 42 of his team's 351 total rushing attempts this season (12.0%).
- In 10 games this year, Demercado has not yet rushed for a touchdown.
- He has 2.8% of his team's 36 offensive touchdowns this season (one).
- He has four red zone rushing carries (8.3% of his team's rushing attempts inside the red zone).
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Demercado's Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Week | Rushing Stats | Receiving Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Bengals | 12/28/2025 | Week 17 | 5 ATT / 11 YDS / 0 TDs | 3 TAR / 2 REC / 9 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Falcons | 12/21/2025 | Week 16 | 5 ATT / 30 YDS / 0 TDs | 1 TAR / 0 REC / 0 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Texans | 12/14/2025 | Week 15 | 1 ATT / 1 YDS / 0 TDs | 3 TAR / 2 REC / 0 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. 49ers | 11/16/2025 | Week 11 | 5 ATT / 8 YDS / 0 TDs | 3 TAR / 2 REC / 12 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Seahawks | 11/9/2025 | Week 10 | 4 ATT / 64 YDS / 0 TDs | 4 TAR / 3 REC / 40 YDS / 0 TDs |