Cardinals injury report: WR Marvin Harrison Jr. added with knee injury

Knee injury sidelines Marvin Harrison Jr.

The Arizona Cardinals received some unfortunate news on Tuesday, as wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. was added to the injury report with a knee injury. Harrison Jr. is now day-to-day and his status for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers is up in the air.

Harrison Jr. has been one of the Cardinals' most consistent receivers this season, catching 25 passes for 428 yards and three touchdowns in nine games. He has also been a key part of the Cardinals' running game, with 10 carries for 55 yards and a touchdown.

Cardinals' offense struggles without Harrison Jr.

The Cardinals' offense has struggled at times this season, and Harrison Jr.'s absence will only make things more difficult. The Cardinals are 4-5 this season, and they have lost two of their last three games.

Without Harrison Jr., the Cardinals will be counting on DeAndre Hopkins, A.J. Green, and Greg Dortch to step up. Hopkins is the Cardinals' leading receiver this season, with 57 catches for 717 yards and three touchdowns. Green has 32 catches for 434 yards and two touchdowns, and Dortch has 24 catches for 267 yards and two touchdowns.

Cardinals' playoff hopes take a hit

The Cardinals' playoff hopes have taken a hit with Harrison Jr.'s injury. The Cardinals are currently in third place in the NFC West, and they need to finish in the top two in order to make the playoffs.

The Cardinals have a tough schedule remaining, with games against the Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and San Francisco 49ers. The Cardinals will need to win at least three of those games in order to have a chance at making the playoffs.

Conclusion

The Cardinals' injury to Marvin Harrison Jr. is a major blow to their playoff hopes. The Cardinals will need to find a way to replace Harrison Jr.'s production if they want to make a run at the playoffs.