2024 Rush/Rec Stats
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2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
He technically missed Week 18 with a knee injury, but 2024 was still the healthiest season of Conner's career, following seven straight years with multiple missed games. Good health led him to career highs of 283 touches and 1,508 yards from scrimmage, along with his fourth consecutive season of eight-plus touchdowns. Unfortunately, this is more likely a red flag for future regression than it is the sign of a new day, because Conner's ruthlessly physical running style places a high toll on both tacklers and himself. This can make Conner slightly challenging as a fantasy asset, because flickering availability undermines his otherwise superb per-snap production. A player like that is at risk of ending up on your bench during his productive games, and in your lineup for the ones he leaves early. Still, all indications are that Arizona views Conner as a workhorse running back despite the 2024 third-round selection of Trey Benson, so if Conner stays relatively healthy again he'll likely prove a steal at his ADP (again). Benson's speed could prove increasingly tempting to Arizona coaches if his fundamentals improve from last year, and with Conner turning 30 in May it wouldn't be shocking if significant athletic decline set in without prior notice. Until then, Conner should offer strong per-play production both as a runner and receiver. Read Past Outlooks
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Puts knee injury behind him
Conner (knee) was present for the Cardinals' first OTA of the offseason program Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Prior to hurting his right knee Week 16 of last season, Conner had racked up six 100-yard rushing efforts through 15 games, and while he attempted to gut through it Week 17, he managed just six touches before departing early and then was placed on IR before Week 18. Overall, he handled 236 carries and hauled in 47 of 55 targets en route to a career-best 1,518 yards from scrimmage along with nine total touchdowns in 16 regular-season contests. More than five months removed the aforementioned injury, Conner is healthy, stating, "I'm ready," as Arizona kicks off on-field work this spring.
Prior to hurting his right knee Week 16 of last season, Conner had racked up six 100-yard rushing efforts through 15 games, and while he attempted to gut through it Week 17, he managed just six touches before departing early and then was placed on IR before Week 18. Overall, he handled 236 carries and hauled in 47 of 55 targets en route to a career-best 1,518 yards from scrimmage along with nine total touchdowns in 16 regular-season contests. More than five months removed the aforementioned injury, Conner is healthy, stating, "I'm ready," as Arizona kicks off on-field work this spring.
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How do James Conner's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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Broken Tackle %
25.8%Positive Run %
81.8%% Yds After Contact
61.8%Avg Yds After Contact
2.9Rushing TD %
3.4%Touches Per Game
17.7% Snaps w/Touch
48.4%Air Yards Per Game
-6.2Air Yards Per Snap
-0.17% Team Air Yards
-2.8%% Team Targets
10.5%Avg Depth of Target
-1.8 YdsCatch Rate
85.5%Drop Rate
3.6%Avg Yds After Catch
10.4% Targeted On Route
20.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Measurables Review
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How do James Conner's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* The Cone Drill metric is from his Pro Day. All others are from the NFL Combine.
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233 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.65 secCone Drill*
7.41 secVertical Jump
29.0 inBroad Jump
113 inBench Press
20 repsHand Length
9.88 inArm Length
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The Cardinals offense hasn't made it easy for Conner the last three years, with dysfunctional blocking and poor passing making it easy for defenses to lock onto the running back. Undeterred, Conner has thrived in Arizona throughout it all, including his first 1,000-yard rushing season in 2023 despite missing four games (while averaging 5.0 yards per carry). In 41 games with the Cardinals, he's scored 36 touchdowns and caught 84.6 percent of his targets, making him one of the few power backs in the league that also excels on passing downs. The one fair question with Conner and his fantasy utility is the question of durability. He suffers injuries more often than most running backs, which makes sense given that his running style entails constant high-impact collisions as he grinds his way through defenses. Conner has missed multiple games in each of his seven pro seasons, though never more than six in any one year. He's often provided RB1 utility when healthy, including last season, averaging at least 15.7 touches and 71.5 total yards per game six years running. The Cardinals may also use third-round pick Trey Benson and 2023 UDFA Emari Demercado in an effort to keep their veteran starter healthy, but Conner still figures to be the clear starter and lead guy for what should be an improved Arizona offense.
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Moves to injured reserve
The Cardinals placed Conner (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
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Doesn't return to Week 17 loss
Conner (knee), who exited Saturday's game against the Rams in the second quarter and was deemed questionable to return, never re-entered the contest despite wanting to retake the field, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports. Conner finished the defeat with four carries for four yards along with two receptions on three targets for four yards.
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Exits due to knee issue Saturday
Conner is questionable to return to Saturday's Week 17 game against the Rams due to a knee injury, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
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Suiting up Saturday
Conner (knee) is listed as active Saturday at the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Expected to play Saturday
Conner (knee) is expected to play Saturday night against the Rams, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Chance for quick recovery
Conner was a limited participant for a second consecutive practice Wednesday, per Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com, so the veteran running back may not need to miss additional game action due to the knee injury that knocked him out of the Cardinals' Week 16 loss to the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
The Cardinals have no incentive to rush Conner back since the loss to Carolina eliminated Arizona from playoff contention, but Conner's ability to practice in a limited capacity on consecutive days suggests he has a legitimate shot of suiting up Saturday against the Rams. Thursday's injury report will reveal whether he carries an injury designation for Week 17 as Conner looks to add to what is already a career high season total of 1,090 rushing yards.
The Cardinals have no incentive to rush Conner back since the loss to Carolina eliminated Arizona from playoff contention, but Conner's ability to practice in a limited capacity on consecutive days suggests he has a legitimate shot of suiting up Saturday against the Rams. Thursday's injury report will reveal whether he carries an injury designation for Week 17 as Conner looks to add to what is already a career high season total of 1,090 rushing yards.