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College: Pittsburgh | 8 years
Height: 6'1" | Weight: 233 lbs
Birth Date: 1995-05-05
Depth Chart: RB.1
2024 Bye Week: 11
Rostered: 99.8%
Started: 85.8%
Total Pts: 86
Avg Pts: 14.33
Rank: 21 RB
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Fantasy Week | Pts | Scoring |
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Week 1 | 21 | James Conner 1 rushing TD (6 pts) . . . James Conner 3 yd TD rush James Conner 1 rushing 2XP (2 pts) James Conner 83 rush and rec yds (2 pts) James Conner 33 receiving yds (3 pts) James Conner 3 receptions (3 pts) James Conner 50 rushing yds (5 pts) |
Week 2 | 23 | James Conner 1 rushing TD (6 pts) . . . James Conner 5 yd TD rush James Conner 1 reception (1 pts) James Conner 122 rushing yds (12 pts) James Conner 122 rushing yds (5 pts) James Conner 1 fumble (-1 pts) |
Week 3 | 2 | James Conner 1 reception (1 pts) James Conner 17 rushing yds (1 pts) |
Week 4 | 22 | James Conner 1 rushing TD (6 pts) . . . James Conner 6 yd TD rush James Conner 1 reception (1 pts) James Conner 104 rushing yds (10 pts) James Conner 104 rushing yds (5 pts) |
Week 5 | 13 | James Conner 1 rushing 2XP (2 pts) James Conner 14 receiving yds (1 pts) James Conner 2 receptions (2 pts) James Conner 86 rushing yds (8 pts) |
Week 6 | 5 | James Conner 1 fumble lost (-2 pts) James Conner 22 receiving yds (2 pts) James Conner 4 receptions (4 pts) James Conner 24 rushing yds (2 pts) James Conner 1 fumble (-1 pts) |
Week 7 | 13 | 15-64yds / 0.5TDs 2-13yds / 0.1TDs projected |
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Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner ran the ball just seven times for 24 yards in Sunday's disappointing 34-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The Cardinals fell behind early and shifted to a pass-first game plan, diminishing Conner's role, though he did catch four passes for 22 yards. The Cardinals didn't adjust well to the weather and struggled to move the ball. Conner also dealt with ankle issues, although he was never on the injury report. With Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) going down with a concussion, the Cardinals could rely more on the rushing attack in Week 7 against the Los Angeles Chargers, and fantasy managers should still trust Conner for that matchup.
From RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner rushed seven times for just 24 yards in Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers. He added four receptions for 22 yards on five targets.
Fantasy Spin: Conner has been putting up some strong number this season, putting him in the borderline low-end RB1 or high-end RB2 neighborhood, but that certainly wasn't the case in Week 6. He'll look to bounce back in Week 7 against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night. Treat him as more of a RB2 for that one.
From TheHuddle
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner registered 86 rushing yards on 19 attempts in Week 5 against the San Francisco 49ers while adding two receptions for 14 yards on three targets.
Fantasy Spin: Conner had some tough runs and plenty of yardage after contact in the second half, helping his real-life team and fantasy teams to victory. He has 86 or more rushing yards in three of his past four games, and he has scored three times in five games. Conner can be trusted as a solid RB2 in all fantasy leagues heading into Green Bay in Week 6.
From TheHuddle
Despite facing what was expected to be his toughest matchup of the season, Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner had a solid performance, racking up 100 total yards from scrimmage and scoring a crucial two-point conversion against the San Francisco 49ers. The 29-year-old rushed 19 times for 86 yards and caught two of three targets for 14 yards in Sunday's win. After a challenging first half, the Cardinals shifted their offense to lean on Conner, giving him a total of 21 touches. He showcased his strength, breaking tackles and consistently pushing forward for tough yards. Notably, the Cardinals did not give any other running back a single carry in this game. With Conner firmly entrenched as the workhorse, he's a must-start against the Green Bay Packers next week in Week 6.
From RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner rushed 18 times for 104 yards and a touchdown and caught a nine-yard pass in a 42-14 loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 4.
Fantasy Spin: Outside of his dud against Detroit, Conner has been a reliable option for the Arizona offense and for fantasy owners. He has scored in three of the four games, topping 100 yards twice.
From TheHuddle
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner delivered another solid performance in Sunday's 42-14 loss to the Washington Commanders, rushing 18 times for 104 yards and a touchdown. After managing just 17 rushing yards in the Week 3 loss to the Detroit Lions, Conner quickly put those concerns to rest with a strong bounce-back effort. He ran the ball effectively, showing power to break through tacklers and displaying impressive bursts. Conner should remain a fixture in fantasy lineups, as the Cardinals' offense will likely continue to lean on him while trying to snap their scoring slump. The veteran running back will look to build on Sunday's performance in a tough matchup against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 5.
From RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals' RB James Conner ran for 104 yards on 18 carries with one touchdown in Sunday's loss against the Commanders.
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner rushed nine times for 17 yards and caught one pass for eight yards in a 20-13 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 3.
Fantasy Spin: Although Conner's performance will no doubt disappoint fantasy owners, the good news is that no other back cut into Conner's workload. As long as he remains healthy, he will offer one of the safer floors most weeks.
From TheHuddle
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner took 21 carries for 122 rushing yards and a touchdown in the team's 41-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. He also caught his lone target of the game for a gain of two yards. Conner did lose the ball on the Rams' five-yard line in the fourth quarter, but tight end Trey McBride fell on top of it as it bounced ahead into the end zone to give the Cardinals their fifth touchdown of the game. The eighth-year veteran was as elusive as ever, forcing six missed tackles in the game. Thanks to the lopsided score, Conner ceded backfield duties to Trey Benson and Emari Demercado after his fumble but there is no question he is the top dog in Arizona's running backs room. In Week 3, Conner will be in the RB1 conversation again when the Cardinals take on the Detroit Lions.
From RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner rushed 21 times for 122 yards and a touchdown and caught a pass for two yards in a 41-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2.
Fantasy Spin: Conner has picked up where he left off last season, handling a bulk of the backfield duties for the Cardinals. As long as he stays healthy, he should be a mainstay in fantasy lineups.
From TheHuddle
Cardinals' RB James Conner ran for 122 yards on 21 carries with one touchdown in Sunday's win against the Rams.
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner put up 83 yards from scrimmage and found the end zone in Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills. He will look to do more of the same on Sunday in the Cardinals' home opener against the Los Angeles Rams. Fears that he might lose work to rookie Trey Benson were assuaged last week as Conner handled 16 of Arizona's 20 handoffs and was on the field for 67% of offensive snaps compared to Benson's 13% share. The Rams had one of the toughest run defenses in the league in 2023 but no longer have Aaron Donald anchoring their line. In Week 1, they gave up 131 yards and two touchdowns on the ground to the Lions. Conner should be locked into fantasy lineups this week and can be expected to put up another RB1 performance.
From RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing described running back James Conner as the team's "bell cow" in recent comments to the media. Anyone left wondering how much Petzing's coachspeak could be trusted got their answer on Sunday. Conner handled the ball in each of the Cardinals' first six plays from scrimmage to open the game and paced the team's running backs with 16 rushing attempts. The eighth-year veteran gained 50 rushing yards and caught three passes for another 33 yards through the air. Conner scored his first touchdown of the season in the second quarter, taking the handoff from three yards out and punching it through the line for the score. Conner and the Cardinals next face the Rams, who allowed a combined 131 rushing yards and two touchdowns to David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs of the Lions in Week 1.
From RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner rushed for 50 yards and one touchdown on 16 carries against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. He also caught three passes for 33 yards during the game.
From TheHuddle
When the Arizona Cardinals open their season on Sunday, it will mark running back James Conner's eighth as a pro, and his fourth with the team. Since joining the Cardinals in 2021, Conner has the eleventh-most carries in the league despite missing seven games due to injury over the last two seasons and starting only six games in 2021. Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing recently told the media that Conner is "the bell cow in that room," signaling he will maintain his role despite rookie Trey Benson's presence on the depth chart. In 2023, Conner turned in his first 1,000-yard season and finished with the third-most rushing yards per game (80.0). The Buffalo Bills have a stout defense but last season had a weakness against running backs, allowing 4.4 yards per carry (eighth-worst in the NFL) and 6.33 yards per target (fourth-worst) to the position. Conner can be started as a solid RB2 option in Week 1.
From RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner is the 'bell cow in that (running back) room,' according to offensive coordinator Drew Petzing.
Fantasy Spin: In case some of Trey Benson's biggest supporters needed to hear it from the play-caller himself. It is not a fantasy football season unless Conner is underrated. This year, managers have been hesitant to invest too much into Conner for two reasons: 1) a potential challenge from Benson and 2) the 29-year-old's durability issues. Conner managers should not hesitate to pick up Benson whenever and wherever possible, but it seems as though the rookie's value in 2024 will be mostly as a handcuff. It should also be noted that Conner was the highest-scoring non-quarterback in fantasy from Weeks 13-18, which is about the same time Kyler Murray started to look comfortable with his knee following his recovery from a torn ACL.
From TheHuddle
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner "is the bell cow in that room," offensive coordinator Drew Petzing told the media on Tuesday. In simpler terms, Conner remains the primary option in Arizona's backfield. After all, there's no reason to reduce his workload given that he excelled in 2023. Last year, despite being 28 years old, he delivered 1,040 rushing yards, 165 receiving yards, and seven touchdowns. Now, entering his age-29 campaign, he remains a solid RB2 option for fantasy purposes. Petzing's comments come amidst speculation that rookie Trey Benson may eat into Conner's workload. While Arizona surely hopes Benson is their future franchise running back and could need him to carry the backfield at a moment's notice, the bell cow role still belongs to Conner for now.
From RotoBaller
Dynasty | Cardinals rookie Trey Benson ran for 43 yards on nine carries in the Cardinals preseason loss to the Colts. Dynasty Analysis: it's been a relatively quiet preseason for Benson, though he looked a bit better in this one. Still, he's done little to unseat James Conner and is looking like a clear handcuff and backup at the moment. A solid second round rookie pick, Benson is going to need an injury or some ineffectiveness from Conner to carve out a meaningful role early it seems.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes that Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner, who is in a contract year, will very much remain the focal point for the team's backfield for the foreseeable future. Fowler thinks Conner still has untapped potential as an RB2 for fantasy managers after coming off a career-best 5.0 yards per carry and his first 1,000-yard rushing campaign in 2023. The only thing that could hold him back from a volume standpoint is durability. The 29-year-old has never played a full season in the NFL, so the Cardinals might manage his workload accordingly. But if his health cooperates, another 200-plus-carry season should be in the cards for Conner. Fantasy managers that roll with Conner as their RB2 would be wise to handcuff him later in drafts with rookie third-rounder Trey Benson, who should eventually leapfrog Emari Demercado as the primary backup in Arizona.
From RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner may have recorded a career-high 1,040 rushing yards in 2023, but he hopes that was his floor and he can build on that total in 2024. "That's the floor," Conner told Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com. "I want that to be the lowest I rush for in my career going forward. Definitely got a lot of work to put in but that's the floor, not the ceiling." Now 29 years old, Conner still has a solid grasp on the Cardinals' No. 1 running back role even after Arizona added Trey Benson in the draft. He has continued to show that he can make an impact on the ground and through the air, entering 2024 as a solid RB2 option in most fantasy football leagues.
From RotoBaller
NFL Week | Opp | Pts | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | 100 Yds | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Rec Tgt | Fum Lost |
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2024 Season | 86 | 403 | 3 | 12 | |||||||
Week 1 | @BUF | 21 | 50 | 1 | 3 | ||||||
Week 2 | LAR | 23 | 122 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Week 3 | DET | 2 | 17 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
Week 4 | WAS | 22 | 104 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Week 5 | @SF | 13 | 86 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Week 6 | @GB | 5 | 24 | 0 | 4 | ||||||
Week 7 | LAC | ||||||||||
Week 8 | @MIA | ||||||||||
Week 9 | CHI | ||||||||||
Week 10 | NYJ | ||||||||||
Week 11 | bye | ||||||||||
Week 12 | @SEA | ||||||||||
Week 13 | @MIN | ||||||||||
Week 14 | SEA | ||||||||||
Week 15 | NE | ||||||||||
Week 16 | @CAR | ||||||||||
Week 17 | @LAR | ||||||||||
Week 18 | SF |