Simon recorded 15 tackles (four solo), including 0.5 sacks, during Sunday's 37-14 loss at Cincinnati.

EDGE Analysis

Aided by a game script that saw the pass-happy Bengals run the ball 35 times, Simon achieved a new best tackle total for his young career in Week 17. Since he's now operating as the Cardinals' top option at linebacker, he's solidly within the bounds of the IDP discussion going into a Week 18 matchup against the Rams.

Simon (knee) is active for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simon made an early exit from last Sunday's loss to the Texans due to a knee injury. He was able to log a trio of limited practices this week and has been cleared to take the field Sunday. The rookie linebacker logged every defensive snap for Arizona from Week 10 to Week 14 and will likely take on a major role again versus the Falcons.

Simon (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simon logged three consecutive limited practices this week. The middle linebacker's participation was not enough to avoid an injury designation, but it seems to be enough to indicate that he will likely suit up for Sunday's contest. If the fourth-round rookie is unable to play, Akeem Davis-Gaither or Zaven Collins may be asked to slide over to middle linebacker and let Owen Pappoe or Baron Browning take over another position for the corps, as other middle linebackers Mack Wilson (ribs) and J.J. Russell (concussion) are both on IR.

Simon (knee) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official website reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simon left the team's 40-20 loss to the Texans in Week 15 in the first quarter due to a knee injury, but his ability to participate at practice in any capacity to open the week is a positive sign. The linebacker will have two more chances to log a full session prior to Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Simon (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official sitereports.

EDGE Analysis

Simon exited the game in the first quarter of Sunday's Week 15 game with a knee injury and, after further evaluation, has been ruled out for the second half against the Texans. The 23-year-old has 46 tackles (19 solo) and one pass breakup in 12 games this season. Channing Tindall will get more reps with Simon out.

Simon (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Texans, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simon appeared to injure his left knee in the first quarter, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Baron Browning and Akeem Davis-Gaither are the top candidates to work with the first-team defense for as long as Simon is sidelined.

Simon posted three tackles (one solo) during the Cardinals' 45-17 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Simon played every single defensive snap for a fifth consecutive game, though his three tackles were his lowest since Week 9 against the Cowboys (three). The rookie fourth-rounder has started at middle linebacker in each of the Cardinals' last five games, coinciding with the placement of Mack Wilson (ribs) on injured reserve. Simon should continue to serve in an every-down role at linebacker for as long as Wilson remains on IR.

Simon registered seven tackles (three solo), including one for a loss, during the Cardinals' 27-24 overtime loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Simon played every single defensive snap for a third consecutive game, and he finished tied for the third-most tackles on the Cardinals behind Jalen Thompson and Budda Baker (nine each). Simon has started at linebacker in each of Arizona's last three games, and he'll continue to do so for as long as Mack Wilson (ribs) is on injured reserve.

Simon posted 12 tackles (four solo) during the Cardinals' 41-22 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie fourth-rounder was busy in the second start of his NFL career, leading the Cardinals with 12 stops. With Mack Wilson (ribs) placed on injured reserve prior to Sunday's contest, Simon should serve as the Cardinals' starting middle linebacker for at least the next three games and for as long as the former is on IR.

Simon (illness) is active for Monday's game against the Cowboys, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simon was added to the injury report Monday morning, but he'll be ready to suit up. He'll contribute primarily on special teams.