Cardinals' BJ Ojulari Eyes Double-Digit Sacks: Survivor Read

Ojulari sets a high bar for year three

Cardinals edge rusher BJ Ojulari is talking big heading into 2026, saying he believes he can be a double-digit sack guy — and that now he has to prove it. The 2023 second-round pick returned from a torn ACL to play eight games last season, but he admitted he didn't feel all the way back from the injury that wiped out his entire second NFL year in August.

That's an important piece of context. A player working his way back from a major knee injury, only now expecting to feel fully healthy, is a projection — not a proven commodity.

What it means for your survivor pick

A breakout from Ojulari would give Arizona's pass rush a real jolt, and a disruptive front is exactly the kind of thing that helps a defense close out games and protect leads — the situations survivor players care about. But this is aspirational talk in July, not production on the field. One edge rusher predicting double-digit sacks doesn't move Arizona into safe-pick territory, and you should never spend a team on the strength of a preseason quote.

Treat this as a note to monitor rather than a reason to act. Let Ojulari's health and early-season play do the talking before you lean on the Cardinals, and weigh the actual matchup and spread when their number comes up. If you're still setting your board, our survivor analysis can help you sort real edges from offseason hype — and if you haven't locked in a league yet, you can start a free survivor pool and follow along all season.