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Cardinals | James Conner tough to bring down Sun Jan 28, 12:19 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner ranked third among running backs with 60 forced missed tackles in 2023, and his 3.9 yards after contact per carry led the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus.
| Footballguys view: Conner is at his best when he can get through contact, something he does regularly. He had a banner year in 2023, topping 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career, and he ranked fourth in the NFL with 80.0 rushing yards per game. With one more year on his contract, Conner should continue to be a big part of what the Cardinals do on offense in 2024. |
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Cardinals | James Conner reached milestone Thu Jan 25, 02:44 AM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner topped 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career in 2023, and he ranked fourth in the NFL with 80.0 rushing yards per game.
| Footballguys view: Conner was close to that mark back in 2018 (973) but it's been some time. In addition to a career-high in rushing yards, Conner also posted a career-best 5.0 yards per carry. With one year left on his deal, Conner has a 2024 cap hit of $8.4 million with $3 million remaining in dead money. |
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Cardinals | James Conner goes over 200 total yards Sun Jan 7, 10:26 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner rushed 27 times for 150 yards and a touchdown in Week 18 against the Seattle Seahawks, while adding four receptions for 54 yards on four targets.
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Cardinals | James Conner hits triple digits Sun Dec 31, 04:05 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner rushed 26 times for a game-high 128 yards and a touchdown in Week 17 against the Philadelphia Eagles, while adding a 5-yard touchdown on his only reception and target.
| Footballguys view: Conner saved his best football of the season for the fantasy playoffs. He had a scintillating one-handed touchdown catch and he scored the game-winning touchdown with less than a minute left. Conner is a very reasonable $5.2 million and he should be drafted earlier in 2024 than he was in 2023. |
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Cardinals | James Conner tops 100 total yards Sun Dec 24, 09:27 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner rushed 12 times for 45 yards and caught five passes for 67 yards and a touchdown in a 27-16 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 16.
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Cardinals | James Conner runs well in loss Sun Dec 17, 10:16 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner rushed 14 times for 86 yards and a touchdown and caught three passes for three yards in a 45-29 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 15.
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Cardinals | James Conner gets revenge on Pittsburgh Sun Dec 3, 06:00 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner rushed 25 times for 105 yards and two touchdowns in Week 13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, his first time back at Acrisure Stadium against his former team. He went without a catch on two targets.
| Footballguys view: Conner was held in check early, but as the Steelers defense wore down, he got more effective on the field where he played as a collegiate star and pro. He'll get some rest during the bye and should be started as a solid RB2 in the fantasy playoffs. |
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Cardinals | James Conner struggles in Week 12 Sun Nov 26, 09:07 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner rushed six times for just 27 yards in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams, while adding four receptions for five yards on five targets.
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Cardinals | James Conner leads Arizona backfield Sun Nov 19, 04:14 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner rushed 14 times for a team-high 62 yards in Week 11 against the Houston Texans, while adding two grabs for one yard on three targets.
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Cardinals | James Conner resumes lead role in return Sun Nov 12, 08:49 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) returned from a four-game absence and rushed 16 times for 73 yards in a 25-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10.
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Cardinals | James Conner ready to play Sun Nov 12, 02:40 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) is officially active for the Week 10 game.
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Cardinals | James Conner to play in Week 10 Sat Nov 11, 03:02 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) will be activated from injured reserve and play in Week 10, according to sources on Saturday, Nov. 11.
| Footballguys view: Conner can post RB1 numbers now that he's back on the field for the Cardinals. Make sure to get him in your lineup as QB Kyler Murray is back in action for the first time this year in Week 10. |
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Cardinals | James Conner listed as questionable Fri Nov 10, 04:16 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 10, and is listed as questionable for Week 10.
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Cardinals | Arizona's Week 10 injury report Fri Nov 10, 03:23 PM
Arizona Cardinals C Trystan Colon (calf) and RB Emari Demercado (toe) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 10 versus the Atlanta Falcons. OT D.J. Humphries (ankle) and LB Ezekiel Turner (hamstring) also did not practice all week but are listed as questionable. OG Will Hernandez (knee), RB James Conner (knee), WR Michael Wilson (shoulder), TE Geoff Swaim (back) and OG Carter O'Donnell were limited in practice on Friday, Nov. 10, and are also listed as questionable. CB Marco Wilson (knee) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appears on the injury report. LB Cameron Thomas (illness) was not given a practice designation on Friday but is also expected to be available.
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Cardinals | James Conner trending in right direction Fri Nov 10, 11:58 AM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) is 'trending in the right direction' to play in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons, according to sources Friday, Nov. 10.
| Footballguys view: As long as Conner is active, he should be in your lineup. With Kyler Murray starting and Conner due back, this should be the best the Cardinals offense has looked all year, and it has room to grow in the second half of the season. |
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Cardinals | James Conner a limited participant Thu Nov 9, 05:59 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 9.
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Cardinals | James Conner designated to return Wed Nov 8, 11:59 AM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (quadriceps) was designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Nov. 8.
| Footballguys view: The Cardinals have been pleased with Conner's recovery from a quad injury that knocked him out of action in Week 5. Upon his return, Fantasy GMs can consider Conner a volume-based RB1 option. We'll see what he can do in practice this week as the Cardinals prepare to take on the Falcons. |
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Cardinals | James Conner may return this week Mon Nov 6, 05:00 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) has a chance to be activated from the Reserve/Injured list and play in the Week 10 game, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon.
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Cardinals | James Conner headed to IR Wed Oct 11, 01:13 AM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
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Cardinals | James Conner out multiple weeks Tue Oct 10, 09:11 AM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) is expected to miss multiple weeks with a knee injury and is a candidate for the Reserve/Injured list.
| Footballguys view: Conner could miss a month or more as he deals with this knee injury. The Cardinals have a couple of options in undrafted rookie RB Emari Demercado and second-year RB Keaontay Ingram. After Conner went down in Week 5, Demercado had 45 yards and a touchdown. Ingram is talented, but he has a lingering neck injury and has been inactive for the last couple of weeks. Both backs are no-nonsense runners and decent receivers out of the backfield. If Ingram is healthy, they could split time in a committee while Conner is out. |
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Cardinals | James Conner may miss time Mon Oct 9, 08:40 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) could miss some time because of the knee injury he suffered during the Week 5 game, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon.
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Cardinals | James Conner to be evaluated Sun Oct 8, 10:10 PM
Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) is 'feeling okay' after exiting the Week 5 game against the Cincinnati Bengals with a knee injury, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon. 'On that long run, he might have gotten his foot stuck in the ground and might have twisted his knee, so we'll see tomorrow.'
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Cardinals | James Conner leaves game Sun Oct 8, 06:12 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) suffered a knee injury during the Week 5 game and is considered questionable to return.
| Footballguys view: Keaontay Ingram was inactive, so UDFA Emari Demercado relieved Conner and scored. He'll be a waiver pickup in most leagues next week with the Rams up next on the schedule. |
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Cardinals | James Conner leads team in rushing Sun Oct 1, 11:29 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner rushed 11 times for 52 yards in Week 4 against the San Francisco 49ers, while adding a 4-yard catch for his only grab on two targets.
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Cardinals | James Conner expected to play Fri Sep 29, 06:10 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (back) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 29, and is not on the injury report for Week 4.
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Cardinals | James Conner upgraded to full Thu Sep 28, 06:52 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (back) practiced in full on Thursday, Sept. 28, after being limited the day before.
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Cardinals | Cardinals' Thursday injury report Thu Sep 28, 06:44 PM
Arizona Cardinals DL Jonathan Ledbetter (finger) and LB Josh Woods (ankle) did not practice on Thursday, Sept. 28. In addition, LB Krys Barnes (finger), WR Marquise Brown (thumb) and RB Keaontay Ingram (neck) were limited and RB James Conner (back), OL Kelvin Beachum (hand) and LB Zaven Collins (eye) practiced in full.
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Cardinals | Limited practice for James Conner Wed Sep 27, 07:30 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (back) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 27.
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Cardinals | James Conner helps power Arizona to win Sun Sep 24, 10:34 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner rushed 14 times for 98 yards and a touchdown and caught two passes for 18 yards in a 28-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 3.
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Cardinals | James Conner hits the century mark Sun Sep 17, 10:59 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner rushed 23 times for 106 yards and a touchdown in Week 2 against the New York Giants, and he was held without a catch on just one target.
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Cardinals | James Conner on track to play Fri Sep 15, 06:26 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (calf) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 15, and is not on the injury report for Week 2.
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Cardinals | Arizona's Week 2 injury report Fri Sep 15, 04:18 PM
Arizona Cardinals DE L.J. Collier (biceps) and LB Josh Woods (ankle) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 2 versus the New York Giants. OT Kelvin Beachum (hand) and DT Leki Fotu (shoulder) were limited in practice all week and are listed as questionable. S Budda Baker (hamstring) was added to the injury report on Friday following a limited practice; he is also listed as questionable. RB James Conner (calf) was upgraded to full practice on Friday and no longer appears on the injury report.
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Cardinals | James Conner limited Thu Sep 14, 04:53 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (calf) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 14.
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Cardinals | Arizona's practice report for Thursday Thu Sep 14, 04:39 PM
Arizona Cardinals DE L.J. Collier (biceps) and LB Josh Woods (ankle) did not participate in practice on Thursday, Sept. 14. OT Kelvin Beachum (hand), RB James Conner (calf) and DT Leki Fotu (shoulder) were limited.
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Cardinals | Limited practice for James Conner Wed Sep 13, 06:49 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (calf) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 13.
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Cardinals | So-so day for James Conner in D.C. Sun Sep 10, 07:55 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner rushed 14 times for a game-high 62 yards in Week 1 against the Washington Commanders, while adding five grabs for eight yards on his five targets.
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Cardinals | Week 18 Arizona Cardinals inactives Sun Jan 8, 03:02 PM
The Arizona Cardinals have declared RB James Conner, OG Lecitus Smith, WR Robbie Anderson, QB Colt McCoy, CB Marco Wilson, CB Antonio Hamilton, WR DeAndre Hopkins, DL Zach Allen and LB Zaven Collins inactive for Week 18.
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Cardinals | James Conner will not go in season finale Fri Jan 6, 02:09 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee, shin) did not practice Friday, Jan. 6, and has been ruled out for Week 18 versus the San Francisco 49ers.
| Footballguys view: Corey Clement will get the start, but is only a what the heck flex against the stout 49ers defense. Conner has been playing well as of late despite constant change at quarterback, but he won't be able to help us in Week 18. |
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Cardinals | James Conner sits again Thu Jan 5, 07:17 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee, shin) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 5.
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Cardinals | James Conner gets some work in Thursday Thu Jan 5, 01:32 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee, shin) was spotted at practice Thursday, Jan. 5.
| Footballguys view: Conner is trending in the right direction. The Cardinals should lean on him as much as possible against a tough 49ers defense in Week 18. We like Conner in the RB2 range (RB15-20) for Fantasy GMs playing in the season finale. |
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Cardinals | James Conner does not practice Wed Jan 4, 08:47 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (knee, shin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 4.
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Cardinals | James Conner uncertain for Week 18 Mon Jan 2, 08:52 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (shin) will be evaluated during the week, and his status for Week 18 is uncertain at this point.
| Footballguys view: He's considered day-to-day, and that's a good sign for the Cardinals. We'll see what Conner can do as the week of practice goes on. |
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Cardinals | James Conner totals 110 scrimmage yards Sun Jan 1, 04:57 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (shin) posted 16 carries for 79 yards in Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons, while adding three receptions for 31 yards on his three targets. He did not play in the fourth quarter after suffering a shin injury.
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Cardinals | James Conner suffers injury Sun Jan 1, 03:37 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (shin) suffered a shin injury during the Week 17 game and is considered questionable to return.
| Footballguys view: Corey Clement was the #2 back and would be a what-the-heck flex against the 49ers next week if Conner can't go. Conner had been playing and producing well over the last month even after Kyler Murray went out for the year with a torn ACL. |
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Cardinals | James Conner on track to play Fri Dec 30, 05:36 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 30, and is not on the injury report for Week 17.
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Cardinals | Week 17 injury report for Arizona Fri Dec 30, 04:53 PM
Arizona Cardinals DE Zach Allen (hand) and CB Antonio Hamilton (hip) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 17 versus the Atlanta Falcons. QB Colt McCoy (concussion) did not practice Friday, Dec. 30, and has also been ruled out. WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee) and CB Marco Wilson (neck) did not practice Friday and are listed as questionable. OT Kelvin Beachum (knee, ankle) and LB Tanner Vallejo (knee) were limited in practice Friday and are also listed as questionable. RB James Conner (illness), WR A.J. Green (illness), OG Max Garcia (shoulder), C Billy Price (knee), DB Charles Washington (chest) and CB Josh Jackson (hamstring) practiced in full Friday and have been removed from the injury report.
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Cardinals | James Conner gets some work in Friday Fri Dec 30, 01:31 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (illness) returned to practice Friday, Dec. 30.
| Footballguys view: Conner has been producing through lots of quarterback changes, and he'll need to produce through one more, with David Blough starting in place of Colt McCoy. Consider Conner a solid RB2 play in a meaningless game at Atlanta. |
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Cardinals | James Conner remains sidelined Thu Dec 29, 04:49 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 29.
| Footballguys view: Conner should be able to get out there on Friday. Check back on his practice status, and Fantasy GMs can consider him a low-end RB1 in Week 17. |
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Cardinals | Thursday's practice report for Arizona Thu Dec 29, 04:35 PM
Arizona Cardinals DE Zach Allen (hand), RB James Conner (illness) and CB Antonio Hamilton (hip) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 29. WR A.J. Green (illness), OT Kelvin Beachum (knee, ankle), CB Marco Wilson (neck), C Billy Price (knee), DB Charles Washington (chest) and LB Tanner Vallejo (knee) were limited. OG Max Garcia (shoulder) and QB Colt McCoy (concussion) practiced in full.
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Cardinals | James Conner sits with illness Wed Dec 28, 08:11 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday Dec. 28. The Cardinals did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
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