CHASE EDMONDS NEWS

Cards hold off Cowboys 25-22 in matchup of playoff teams

Kyler Murray threw two touchdown passes to Antoine Wesley and the Arizona Cardinals held on to beat the Dallas Cowboys 25-22 in a matchup of playoff-bound teams

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

To be lead back again Sunday Edmonds will be the Cardinals' primary running back for Sunday's game in Dallas with James Conner (heel) sidelined, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Taking on the mantle of unquestioned No.1 running back Week 16 versus the Colts with Conner not available for that contest, Edmonds handled 24 touches and turned them into 127 yards from scrimmage and one TD. Edmonds should be poised for a similar workload versus Dallas' 12th-ranked run defense (109.5 yards per game).

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play, Conner uncertain Edmonds (back) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Dallas, while backfield mate James Conner (heel) is listed as questionable, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports...

Impact Conner returned to practice Friday in a limited capacity, hoping to gut it out after Edmonds erupted for 127 total yards on 92 percent snap share in last week's 22-16 loss to the Colts. It is possible Conner has a smaller-than-usual role even if he's active, but that'll be tough to count on for those with a tough lineup decision between Edmonds and another running back(s). Most of those decisions swing towards Edmonds if Conner is out again, while the matchup with Dallas starts to look awfully daunting with the prospect of a timeshare added. Conner could be a game-time decision ahead of the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still limited Thursday Edmonds (back) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Both of the Cardinals' top running backs are at less than 100 percent health at the moment, but Edmonds at least has been able to log some on-field work this week. On the other hand, James Conner (heel) was listed as a non-participant on a fifth straight practice report and may be poised for a second consecutive absence Sunday in Dallas. If that comes to pass, Edmonds again would be Arizona's unquestioned No. 1 RB -- assuming he's active -- which translated to 24 touches for 127 yards from scrimmage and one TD this past Saturday versus the Colts.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17

Keep an eye on the news with Jimmy Garoppolo in San Francisco

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tending to back issue Edmonds was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to a back issue, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact After missing four games due to a high-ankle sprain, Edmonds returned to action Week 15 in Detroit, handling a 40 percent snap share on his way to six carries. With James Conner (heel) out of the lineup entirely this past Saturday against the Colts, Edmonds took on a whopping 92 percent of snaps on his way to 24 touches for 127 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown. Conner wasn't able to practice Wednesday and is set up to be a game-time decision again Week 17 at Dallas, so the healthier Edmonds could be poised for another outing with significant volume, even if the former is able to suit up Sunday.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chase Edmonds: Cardinals need leaders to step up and take charge to end three-game slide Running back Chase Edmonds said if the Cardinals want to get out of their funk, then the team's leaders need to step up and show them the wa...

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Chase Edmonds Makes One-Handed Grab RB Chase Edmonds makes a one-handed catch and shakes a defender to pick up 16 yards and a first down

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Fading Cardinals search for answers as losses mount

Arizona’s late-season fade is starting to feel like a full-blown collapse

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Christmas Day Top Plays: Colts, Packers earn big wins

Green Bay and Indianapolis gifted their fans with crucial wins on Christmas Day. Here are the top plays from Saturday!

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Fruitful performance sans Conner Edmonds tallied 16 carries for 56 yards and one touchdown and gathered in eight of nine targets for 71 yards during Saturday's 22-16 defeat to the Colts.

Impact With James Conner unable to play through a heel injury, Edmonds was thrust into a major role out of the Cardinals backfield, earning his highest touch count of the season. The result was Edmonds' third outing of the campaign with at least 100 yards from scrimmage, but it was his first since Week 4. Additionally, he visited the end zone for just the second time through 11 appearances. His week-to-week usage likely depends on the availability of Conner, but as long as the latter is banged up, Edmonds should be in line for a larger share of the RB reps.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Banged-up Colts shrug off injuries, beat Cardinals 22-16

Carson Wentz threw a pair of touchdown passes, Jonathan Taylor ran for 108 yards and the banged-up Indianapolis Colts continued their late-season surge with a gritty 22-16 win over...

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals' OL paves way for Chase Edmonds' first TD since Week 8 Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds rushes for a two-yard touchdown.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM

Chase Edmonds Fantasy Outlook Dimmed by James Conner Usage Heading Into Week 16 Chase Edmonds returned in Week 15 after a four-game absence due to an ankle injury. Backfield mate James Conner ended up out-touching and ou...

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Chase Edmonds: Cardinals need to remember how they folded last season, embrace the urgency Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds said the team has to embrace the sense of urgency surrounding it or they'll fold just like they did a y...

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Cardinals evolving in long NFL season, but not in a good way

The Arizona Cardinals suddenly look like a mediocre team after getting blown out in a 30-12 loss to the lowly Detroit Lions, who came into Sunday’s game with one victory through 13...

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Six touches in return from IR Edmonds (ankle) rushed six times for 53 yards and failed to catch his lone target in Sunday's 30-12 loss to Detroit.

Impact Edmonds was productive on a per-touch basis in his first action since Week 9, but neither he nor James Conner (70 scrimmage yards on 10 touches) were fed the ball much as the Cardinals surprisingly spent the entire game fruitlessly attempting to play catch-up. Conner thrived while Edmonds was out and will likely see the majority of touches in Week 16 against the Colts, but don't be too quick to write Edmonds off given his robust 5.9 yards per carry this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals lose chance to clinch, fall 30-12 to lowly Lions

Kyler Murray had a shaky performance and that helped the Detroit Lions stun the Arizona Cardinals 30-12 on Sunday

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back on active roster The Cardinals activated Edmonds (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Arizona designated Edmonds for return prior to a Week 14 matchup with the Rams but ultimately didn't bring him back to the active roster. Now, after the fourth-year pro has a week of on-field reps under his belt, including running routes at Friday's session, he'll rejoin James Conner (ankle) at the top of the backfield pecking order. The Cardinals may not place a heavy burden on Edmonds off the bat, but Conner likely will yield at least a handful of the 20.8 touches per game he handled during the former's four-game absence.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Funston's Week 15 fantasy football rankings: Michael Carter, Chase Edmonds return and more Brandon Funston offers up his Week 15 rankings, including his thoughts on a few players he's higher or lower on than the industry consensus.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

James Conner, Chase Edmonds both expected to play vs. Lions While DeAndre Hopkins is out, the Cardinals should have both starting running backs back in the lineup.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Without D-Hop, Arizona's offense must adjust in stretch run

The Arizona Cardinals will try to clinch a spot in the postseason for the first time in six years without their best receiver when they travel to face the Detroit Lions on Sunday

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chase Edmonds Return, James Conner Likely In Detroit Notes: Cardinals hopeful Pugh will play; Kirk flourishing in slot

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM

James Conner Fantasy Outlook Threatened by Chase Edmonds Injury Update for Week 15 James Conner's Week 15 fantasy outlook is threatened by Chase Edmonds' latest injury update.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Looks healthy in practice Edmonds (ankle) is running routes at Friday's practice and looks healthy, according to Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com.

Impact Edmonds is closing in on a return after four consecutive missed games, while James Conner is now dealing with an ankle injury of his own, though the 230-pounder did return to practice Friday. Unlike his teammate, Edmonds won't be listed on the practice/injury report this week, as he's technically still on IR (with a designation to return). The Cardinals need to move Edmonds to the active roster by Saturday afternoon to have him available for Sunday's game in Detroit.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE