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The Arizona Cardinals faltered down the stretch this season, after starting 7-0. They lost four of their last five games, which cost them the division and the chance to host their upcoming NFC Wild Card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams. Instead they hit the road. That could be a good thing, as the […]

The Arizona Cardinals turned a lot of heads to start the 2021 NFL season, running out to an 8-1 start and then sitting at 10-2 after 12 games. However, the Cardinals slumped to end the season and failed to secure the NFC West crown. The Los Angeles Rams earned that title despite losing to the […]

The Arizona Cardinals were locked in a tight matchup with the Seattle Seahawks in Week 18 when James Conner went down with an apparent injury. The star running back going down lame was just about the last thing the Cardinals wanted to see, particularly late on in their regular-season finale. Conner went into the locker […]

The Arizona Cardinals have been on the struggle bus recently and the franchise it stops against the Dallas Cowboys. This team went from the top of the league to fight for a playoff spot in the NFC. They’re taking part in a crucial game on Sunday and could be without star running back James Conner. […]

The Arizona Cardinals could be on the verge of being without running back James Conner for another pivotal game at this late stage in the season. Conner did not feature in the Cardinals’ scheduled practice session on Wednesday due to his heel injury. He reportedly did make his return to the practice field on Thursday, […]

The Arizona Cardinals were hoping for a Christmas miracle ahead of their matchup with the Indianapolis Colts. Running back James Conner, a key cog in their offense, hadn’t practiced all week due to a heel injury. His status for the Christmas Day showdown was uncertain leading up to it. An hour before kick-off, the Cardinals […]

The Arizona Cardinals are expected to have touchdown-machine and running back James Conner on the field Saturday night against the Indianapolis Colts at home, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. Cardinals’ RB James Conner, who didn’t practice this week due to a heel injury and is listed as questionable for tonight, is expected to play vs. […]

The Arizona Cardinals could end up seeing running back James Conner miss their Week 16 encounter with the Indianapolis Colts, as he has been officially ruled as questionable due to a heel injury. Game Status for Week 16 pic.twitter.com/ajO10kHJZD — Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) December 23, 2021 Conner entered the Cardinals’ recent matchup against the Detroit […]

The Arizona Cardinals Week 15 matchup against the Detroit Lions didn’t go as expected. It was like watching Freaky Friday, the teams played completely opposite of their expectations. With the playoffs just around the corner, now might be the time for Arizona to hit the panic button. We take a look at this Cardinals-Lions game […]

The Arizona Cardinals will not have DeAndre Hopkins for the rest of the season and the beginning of the playoffs due to knee surgery, but their high-powered offense is getting some good news on the injury front ahead of Sunday’s game against the lowly Detroit Lions. Running back Chase Edmonds is set to return from his […]

After coming away from the Arizona Cardinals’ Week 14 home loss to the Los Angeles Rams with an injury, running back James Conner could be in line to feature against the Detroit Lions. Conner suffered an ankle injury over the late stages of the Cardinals’ matchup against the Rams last week. Cardinals head coach Kliff […]

Following a tough loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football, Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury has revealed a worrying update regarding two key offensive weapons. According to Darren Urban, Kingsbury told reporters that both DeAndre Hopkins and James Conner underwent an MRI after the game. Kliff Kingsbury said DeAndre Hopkins is […]

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner made franchise history in their Monday Night Football showdown with the Los Angeles Rams, and it’s one fans haven’t seen in more than 60 years. Conner scored his first touchdown of the contest late in the second quarter, helping Arizona cut the Rams’ lead to just 13-10 heading into […]

Running back James Conner has found a new home over the offseason when he signed a one-year deal worth $1.75 million with the Arizona Cardinals. So far, Conner is clearly enjoying playing for the Cardinals, suggesting that he wants to be with the team beyond his current deal. Via Bob McManaman of the AZ Central: […]

The running back position is one to seriously keep an eye out for in Week 11 of the fantasy football season. There are a good amount of names to pay attention to. It’s time to continue our 2021 fantasy football series with a breakdown on the running back position. There are some names that are […]

Heading to Week 9, the Arizona Cardinals were set to miss the services of a handful of their starters due to injuries. The list includes starting QB Kyler Murray, WR1 DeAndre Hopkins, and veteran defensive end J.J. Watt. However, the rest of the roster stepped up and delivered as the Cardinals ran away with a […]

James Conner stepped up big time for the Arizona Cardinals in their Week 9 showdown with the San Francisco 49ers, so much so that JJ Watt was rendered almost speechless. Already missing Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins, AJ Green and Watt, the Cardinals were dealt another blow after running back Chase Edmonds limped off the field […]

The Arizona Cardinals Week 8 game against the Green Bay Packers was a wild contest throughout the entire evening. This Thursday Night matchup was a roller coaster for both franchises, that ultimately led to Green Bay earning the win. We’ll be evaluating this Cardinals-Packers matchup with some Cardinals Week 8 takeaways in mind. Arizona’s defense […]

The Arizona Cardinals look to face off against the San Francisco 49ers in a heated NFC West showdown. This is a big game for Arizona, as it’s against a division rival and a win keeps them undefeated. It’s time to continue our NFL predictions series with a Cardinals Week 5 prediction. Surprisingly, the Cardinals have […]

The Arizona Cardinals have looked stellar so far and they should continue that streak against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Considering they play in a closely contested NFC West division, Arizona needs every win they can get. It’s time to continue our NFL predictions series with a Cardinals Week 3 prediction. They shut down the Tennessee Titans […]

In a nutshell, the 2021 version of the Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot riding on their shiny new rookie, Najee Harris, including helping quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in what could be his final attempt at winning another Super Bowl. The Alabama running back was selected out of the first round in this year’s NFL Draft, and […]

It didn’t take former Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner to find a new home after a one-day visit to the Arizona Cardinals turned into a one-year deal with the NFC West contenders, as announced Tuesday. Conner didn’t waste any time thanking the city of Pittsburgh either, as he took to Twitter soon after the […]

The Arizona Cardinals keep adding pieces to the puzzle in what has been a busy offseason to date. James Conner is the latest to ink a deal with Arizona, agreeing to a one-year deal with the Cardinals. The #AZCardinals add their big back, a sign that they are comfortable with James Conner’s physical after post-season […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner is headed to Arizona for a visit with the Cardinals on Monday. Conner underwent offseason foot surgery to repair a “turf toe-type injury” sustained while riding a “recreational vehicle,” per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. However, Rapoport added Conner is not expected to have any issues going forward: […]

Their main issue this offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers is the handling of their quarterback situation. However, it looks like the Pittsburgh Steelers seem have locked that element down with the reports of Ben Roethlisberger returning for another season. With that roadblock out of the way (outside of restructuring his deal), the Steelers now look […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has tested positive for COVID-19. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Tomlin has been away from the team facility since being diagnosed, and he was not the only member of Pittsburgh’s staff to be sent home after testing positive last week. #Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was diagnosed with COVID-19 […]

With the Pittsburgh Steelers on the downfall, the news of James Conner being available with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger this Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts is definitely a morale booster. According to Mike Florio of NBC Sports, Conner experienced a quad injury against the Buffalo Bills in Week 14, where he only carried the ball […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to get back in the win column on Monday night and they’ll need to do so with their lead running back. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Benny Snell is slated to start in place of James Conner against the Cincinnati Bengals. Pittsburgh RB James Conner, initially listed as questionable for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense has slowed in the last couple of weeks, including Monday’s loss to the Washington Football Team that ruined the team’s perfect season. But the Steelers are getting an offensive weapon back for a marquee matchup with the high-powered Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Starting running back James Conner has been activated off […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner is eligible to come off the reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. However, the 2018 Pro Bowler likely won’t play in Monday’s game against the Washington Football Team, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Conner, a cancer survivor, tested positive for the coronavirus last week, a day after three other Steelers also returned […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner recently contracted the COVID-19 and tested positive for the virus, as per NFL Network‘s Aditi Kinkhabwala. The 25-year-old will await a second test to confirm the positive result. The team has recently placed three players on the reserve/COVID-19 list including an unnamed assistant coach who also tested positive for […]

The 2020 NFL regular season will be over before too long, which means that fantasy football owners should already be gearing up for a run toward the postseason. Whether you are a fantasy football owner that has already locked up a spot in the postseason or you are a fantasy football owner still fighting for […]

Fantasy football playoffs are coming up very soon, so every week means just that much more as the standings get tighter and tighter. And for Week 11 of the NFL season, there are definitely some matchups that help – and hinder – fantasy football owners in terms of the running back position. There are going […]

The NFL Fashion Police are cracking down, again, and this time they’re hitting the Pittsburgh Steelers. Two Steelers players, wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and running back James Conner, were each fined $5,000 for violating the league’s all-important regulations on … sock length. On Tuesday, the Steelers wideout shared a notice from the league explaining the […]

Week 8 is here, and fantasy football is in full swing. At this point in the season, you could be digging at the bottom of the barrel for a win, or you could be riding high at the top of your league. One thing is certain though, you’ve probably run into at least a few […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans have managed to trade punches in their Week 3 showdown. Running back James Conner has now put the finishing touch on a stellar outing. Conner was able to give the Steelers the go-ahead touchdown to secure a 28-21 lead, via NFL Twitter: Pittsburgh takes the lead on a @JamesConner_ […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to stay in the win column when they host the Denver Broncos in Week 2. Fortunately, they will be at full strength with running back James Conner back in the mix. Conner suffered an ankle injury that sidelined him in the 2020 NFL season opener. With no injury designation, it […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers enjoyed a Monday Night Football win over the New York Giants in Week 1 of the 2020 NFL regular season. While they managed a solid 26-16 win, not everything went their way. One of the biggest negatives to come out of Monday night was the injury to superstar running back James Conner. […]

It wasn’t the season debut James Conner hoped for. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting running back suffered an ankle injury in the first half and did not return for the rest of their 26-16 victory over the New York Giants at an empty MetLife Stadium on Monday night. The 25-year-old was trying to settle into the […]