James Conner

The Cardinals took a 24-17 lead over the Chargers on a touchdown by James Conner early in the fourth quarter and their defense forced punts on the next three Chargers possessions, which seems like a pretty good formula for winning a football game. Sunday’s final score didn’t show the Cardinals on top, however. While the [more]

Cardinals RB James Conner rushed 25 times for 120 yards (4.8 per carry) in Sunday's narrow loss to the Chargers. He added 3 catches for 20 yards and a TD among 3 targets. Keaontay Ingram claimed the only 2 other RB carries, while Corey Clement drew the only other RB target. Conner now gets a Week 13 bye and then a tough trio of RB-scoring matchups.

WR Marquise Brown led the Cardinals with 8 targets in Sunday's return from IR. He also played 15 more snaps than WR DeAndre Hopkins and ran 3 more routes. Hopkins still drew 6 targets and caught 4 balls for 87 yards and a TD. Brown managed 6 receptions for 46 yards. RB James Conner was the only other Cardinal to catch more than 1 pass. Brown's return could limit the target upside for Hopkins going forward, but there should be room for both at least as long as slot WR Rondale Moore is out.

James Conner had not rushed for more than 69 yards in a game this season, and he had not scored a receiving touchdown all year. Check and check. The Cardinals running back already has his first 100-yard rushing game since 2020, and his 6-yard reception from Kyler Murray has given Arizona a 24-17 lead in [more]

James Conner had not rushed for more than 69 yards in a game this season, and he had not scored a receiving touchdown all year. Check and check. The Cardinals running back already has his first 100-yard rushing game since 2020, and his 6-yard reception from Kyler Murray has given Arizona a 24-17 lead in [more]