JAMES CONNER NEWS

Ready for Week 4 Conner (knee) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Carolina, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After opening Week 4 prep with back-to-back limited sessions due to a knee injury, Conner handled every practice rep Friday, paving the way for him to lead the Cardinals backfield yet again this weekend. He's found the going tough through three games this season, mustering 90 yards and a touchdown on 30 carries and recording 10 catches (on 15 targets) for 73 yards.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Thursday Conner (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact For a second consecutive week, Conner is tending to a health concern, this time to his knee. So far, he's logged back-to-back capped sessions during Week 4 prep, so his listing on Friday's practice report may give a sense of his chances to suit up Sunday at Carolina. On the season, Conner is averaging a paltry 3.0 YPC on 30 rushes, hauled in 10 of 15 targets for 73 yards and scored one rushing touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals look to get Conner involved, avoid slow start The Arizona Cardinals would love nothing more than to get their running game going with James Conner.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tending to knee injury Conner practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday due to a knee injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Conner emerged from Week 2 with an ankle issue but was able to suit up this past Sunday against the Rams, playing 50 of 83 offensive snaps (60 percent) on his way to 16 touches for 57 yards from scrimmage. He's now tending to a new injury, though he at least mixed into some drills to kick off Week 4 prep. In any case, Conner's status should be monitored in the coming days to get a sense of his availability for Sunday's game at Carolina.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Rams Conner carried the ball 13 times for 39 yards and caught three of five targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Rams.

Impact For the third straight game, Conner failed to gain much yardage, and his 57 scrimmage yards were actually a season high. The former Steeler remains entrenched at the top of the Cardinals depth chart -- backups Eno Benjamin and Darrel Williams combined for only eight touches and 30 yards Sunday -- but he might need to get back into the end zone to make a fantasy impact in Week 4 against the Panthers.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available in Week 3 Conner (ankle) is listed as active Sunday against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Conner was knocked out of the Cardinals' Week 2 win at Las Vegas with an ankle injury, which kept him to limited practices Thursday and Friday in advance of Sunday's contest. Coach Kliff Kingsbury termed Conner a game-time decision, and after a pregame workout he'll be available to Arizona's backfield. Typically, Conner would dominate the touches afforded the team's running backs, but Kingsbury may opt for a rare timeshare of sorts between Conner, Darrel Williams and Eno Benjamin. As a result, it's tough to forecast exactly how much work Conner may receive this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals RB James Conner likely to play vs. Rams Conner injured his ankle last week but is listed officially as questionable on the Cardinals’ final injury report of the week.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Optimism regarding Sunday availability Conner, who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams with an ankle injury, is slated to test things out pre-game, but there is optimism he'll play in the contes...

Impact Conner missed Wednesday's practice before returning to limited sessions Thursday and Friday. In any case, fantasy managers considering Conner in Week 3 lineups are advised to verify the running back's status ahead of Sunday's 4:25 ET kickoff, but in the absence of any setbacks in warmups, it appears as though he's trending in the right direction. If, however, he ends up out or limited Sunday, Darrel Williams and Eno Benjamin would be next up for touches in the Cardinals' backfield.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Truly questionable Conner, a likely game-time decision due to an ankle injury, is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Cardinals reportedly won't decide on Conner's availability until they've seen his pregame workout ahead of the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday. If he ends up on the inactive list, it'll be Eno Benjamin and Darrel Williams handling most of the backfield snaps, with the nature of their workload split rather difficult to determine beforehand. Benjamin worked as the No. 2 back in Week 1 and took seven touches for 61 yards, but he then split work with Williams after Conner's early exit from the Week 2 win over Vegas. Given that Williams rose to the occasion with a long run and a goal-line touchdown to help the Cardinals secure a win, he could be the starter this Sunday if Conner is out.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely game-time call Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Friday that Conner (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with the Rams, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact While his ankle injury isn't too serious, Conner was unable to return to last week's game after his exit and now is in danger of missing a contest. The Rams and Cardinals are scheduled for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday, with Darrel Williams and Eno Benjamin on hand as the backfield replacements if Conner doesn't play. Benjamin served as Conner's backup in the season opener, but Williams had a bigger impact after the injury last week with a long run and a touchdown in the overtime win over Las Vegas.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to limited practice Conner (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Conner left the Cardinals' eventual Week 2 win in Las Vegas with an ankle injury that sidelined him at Wednesday's session. Now that he's back on the field, he's giving himself a chance to miss no more time as a result of the issue. Still, Friday's practice report could leave him with a designation entering the weekend. If Conner is limited or out Sunday against the Rams, Darrel Williams and Eno Benjamin likely would split the touches out of Arizona's backfield.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Can fantasy players expect Kamara or Conner back in Week 3? Assessing their injuries and more Virginia Zakas of Inside Injuries cautions managers about the risks of Alvin Kamara and James Conner for Week 3, and much more.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Spotted at practice Conner (ankle) was present for Thursday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After sitting out the Cardinals' first practice of the week, Conner, who coach Kliff Kingsbury called "day-to-day" Wednesday, was on the field Thursday, but it remains to be seen how the team lists his participation level. If the running back is out or limited at all Sunday against the Rams, Darrel Williams and Eno Benjamin would be next up for added backfield reps Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on James Conner, Alvin Kamara, JK Dobbins affecting Week 3 start-or-sit decisions The statuses of several must-start RBs are up in the air, which is sure to shake up fantasy start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Get the latest inj...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Trey Lance, Justin Herbert, other crucial NFL injuries in Week 3

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Sits out practice Wednesday Conner (ankle) didn't take part in practice Wednesday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Per Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site, head coach Kliff Kingsbury called Conner "day-to-day" earlier Wednesday, but the sixth-year pro didn't end up logging any on-field work in the first session of Week 3. Conner has two more opportunities to do so before the team potentially gives him a designation for Sunday's game against the Rams. If Conner is limited or sidelined this weekend, Darrel Williams and Eno Benjamin are the next players up in Arizona's backfield.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains day-to-day Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday that Conner (ankle) still is day-to-day, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Conner made an early departure from Arizona's Week 2 overtime win at Las Vegas due to an ankle injury. He appears to have avoided a significant injury, and his ability to practice this week will confirm as much. Conner's activity level on Wednesday's injury report will give a sense of whether he may be trending in the right direction for Sunday's game against the Rams.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Week 3 Fantasy Busts: Tua Tagovailoa, James Conner, Raheem Mostert among risky 'starts' Tua Tagovailoa was the best player in fantasy football last week, but that doesn't keep him off our Week 3 fantasy busts list. Get help with...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Murray shows he's worth $230.5 million to Cards in comeback

The Arizona Cardinals had quite a range of emotions on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids long-term injury Conner (ankle) is not expected to be dealing with a severe injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Conner picked up an ankle injury during Sunday's overtime win against the Raiders, but it looks like he may be able to avoid a lengthy recovery timeline. His chances of playing Week 3 versus the Rams will likely depend on the extent of his practice activity, so Conner's status will need to be monitored going forward. Eno Benjamin and Darrel Williams would stand to handle increased reps if Conner does miss time or suit up while limited.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Damien Harris, James Conner affect Week 3 waiver pickups Damien Harris and James Conner headline the list of the notable RBs to get hurt last week. Get the latest injury updates on these running ba...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Murphy's 59-yard OT fumble return ends Cards' win over Vegas

Byron Murphy Jr. scooped up Hunter Renfrow’s fumble and returned it 59 yards for a touchdown with 3:51 left in overtime and the Arizona Cardinals rallied from a 20-point deficit in...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS