JAMES CONNER NEWS

Behind James Conner, Steelers run game again produces when most needed The Pittsburgh Steelers’ running game, at times, has been mediocre through the first three weeks of the 2020 season. But, on Sunday, they ma...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Time to panic? Late collapse drops Texans to 0-3

The Houston Texans are 0-3 for the second time in three years but they insist it's not time to panic

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons blow another big lead, this time to Foles and Bears

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Racks up 149 scrimmage yards Conner carried 18 times for 109 yards and a touchdown while catching four of five targets for 40 additional yards during Sunday's 28-21 win over the Texans.

Impact Conner had a rather pedestrian start to the game and watched as Anthony McFarland Jr. and Benny Snell took away 14 touches. It appears that was in an effort to keep Conner fresh, as he helped Pittsburgh control the game in the second half and scored the decisive touchdown on a 12-yard run in the fourth quarter. He now piled up 270 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns over his last two games and will look to keep up his excellent production next Sunday against the Titans.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

James Conner barrels through defenders for powerful TD run Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner rushes for a 12-yard touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • NFL.COM

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers' Kelley, Eagles' Sanders among best bets to score

It’s Week 3 of the fantasy football season, and these are the top five best bets to score at the running back and wide receiver positions

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2-0 or 0-2? Steelers, Roethlisberger eye improvement

The Pittsburgh Steelers are off to a 2-0 start but believe there is plenty to work on following a narrow escape against Denver

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Today, Week 2

NFL Today, Week 2

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominates backfield production Conner carried 16 times for 106 yards and a touchdown while catching both his targets for an additional 15 yards in Sunday's 26-21 win over the Broncos.

Impact Conner dealt with an ankle injury throughout the week and was rumored to be in for a timeshare with Benny Snell Jr., but he out-touched his teammate by 14 and scored a two-yard touchdown run to get the scoring started in the first quarter. Given his productivity in the face of adversity this week, Conner figures to dominate the touches again next Sunday against the Texans. Injuries remain a concern, however, so fantasy managers will hope he doesn't feel any lingering effects heading into the contest.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: James Conner explodes for longest run of career Can't-Miss Play: Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner rushes for a career-long 59 yards.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Seahawks stop Newton at 1 on last play, beat Patriots 35-30

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

James Conner Fantasy Outlook Drops In Potential Timeshare With Benny Snell Jr. It was the exact Week 1 that all James Conner fantasy owners dreaded on Monday Night against the New York Giants. The 2018 breakout star suf...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

May split carries with Snell Conner is expected to split carries with Benny Snell on Sunday in the Steelers' game against the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Though Conner was surprisingly able to avoid an injury designation heading into Week 2 after exiting with a sprained ankle in the season-opening win over the Giants, he may not reclaim the clear lead role out of the backfield that he's enjoyed for much of the past two seasons. While Conner sat out much of the Week 1 win, Snell turned heads with a 19-carry, 113-yard outing, which should earn the latter a more elevated role in Week 2. Coach Mike Tomlin hasn't specified what the distribution of carries between the two might look like, as the Steelers may be inclined to roll with the hot hand as the game goes along. Of the two backs, Conner still probably projects as the better option for Week 2 fantasy lineups, given his superiority to Snell as a pass catcher.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers RB Conner: balky ankle heading in right direction

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner says his balky left ankle is heading in the right direction

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go for Sunday Conner (ankle) practiced in full Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Conner emerged from the Steelers' Week 1 win against the Giants with a mild ankle sprain, and while the issue sidelined him at Wednesday's session, he proceeded to be listed as a full participant both Thursday and Friday. He should serve as the team's top running back this weekend, but coach Mike Tomlin may be convinced to take some of the strain off Conner to preserve him for the long term. As a result, Benny Snell and Jaylen Samuels could be candidates for increased workloads Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers, Roethlisberger eye 2-0 start vs. Lock, Broncos

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says his surgically repaired right arm is pain-free entering a Week 2 visit by the Denver Broncos

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers try to move on from flap over justice advocacy

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick says the decision by the club to honor a Black teen shot in the back and killed by an East Pittsburgh police officer in 2018 was made...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Puts in full practice Conner (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Though Conner sustained what was believed to be a mild ankle sprain in Monday's win over the Giants, his ability to practice fully three days later still comes as something of a surprise. If Conner is able to repeat that activity level in the Steelers' final practice of the week Friday, he should be in good shape to play in Sunday's game against the Broncos. Although Conner remains the lead option in the Pittsburgh backfield when healthy and available, Ed Bouchette of The Athletic speculates that backup Benny Snell may have earned himself a larger portion of the snaps/touches after impressing in relief of the injured Conner in Week 1, finishing with 113 yards on 19 carries.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: James Conner, Miles Sanders, Phillip Lindsay, more impact Week 2 RB rankings Get the latest news and updates on key RBs James Conner, Miles Sanders, Phillip Lindsay and Duke Johnson as they deal with injuries ahead of...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Unable to practice Conner (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact For his part, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com suggests that if he had to "bet on it right now," he would guess that Conner plays Sunday against the Broncos, despite suffering a left high-ankle sprain in the Steelers' season-opening win over the Giants. If, however, Conner's ankle injury sidelines or limits him Week 2, Benny Snell would be next up for touches out of the Steelers' backfield, with Jaylen Samuels in reserve as the top pass-catching option out of the backfield.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

One week into the fantasy football season tends to bring premature panic along with some excessive celebration, especially when it comes to a sleeper pick that delivered

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Week 2 Fantasy Sleepers: Injuries to James Conner, Michael Thomas open the door for Benny Snell, Tre'Quan Smith After opening-week injuries to James Conner and Michael Thomas, their potential replacements, Benny Snell and Tre'Quan Smith, are among the...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Titans' Henry, Saints' Kamara among best bets to score

It’s Week 2 of the fantasy football season, and these are our top five best bets to score at the running back and wide receiver positions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS