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@NE: #11 vs opposing RB - 23.20 FPA
Bye Week7Rank7Season Proj. Pts273.12ADP17.42% Owned100
2018 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1@CLE
Tie, 21-21
---1352557----134.20
2KC
Loss, 37-42
---171548---1-19.50
3@TB
Win, 30-27
---61-534-----14.50
4BAL
Loss, 14-26
---19-325---1-9.40
5ATL
Win, 41-17
---1102475-----34.50
6@CIN
Win, 28-21
---1112418-----28.90
7Bye  ------------0.00
8CLE
Win, 33-18
---1462566-----38.20
9@BAL
Win, 23-16
---107-7561----29.30
10CAR
Win, 52-21
---65118-----14.30
11@JAX
Win, 20-16
---25-624-----10.90
12@DEN
Loss, 17-24
---53-442----111.50
13LAC
Loss, 30-33
---602314-----22.40
14@OAK
Loss, 21-24
------------0.00
15NE
Win, 17-10
------------0.00
16@NO
Loss, 28-31
------------0.00
17CIN
Win, 16-13
---64-330-----12.40
2019 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1@NE
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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2SEA
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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3@SF
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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4CIN
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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5BAL
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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6@LAC
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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7Bye  ------------0.00
8MIA
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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9IND
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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10LA
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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11@CLE
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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12@CIN
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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13CLE
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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14@ARI
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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15BUF
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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16@NYJ
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17@BAL
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2018 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1@CLE,
Tie, 21-21
135257-134.20
2KC,
L 37-42
17148--19.50
3@TB,
W 30-27
61-34--14.50
4BAL,
L 14-26
19-25--9.40
5ATL,
W 41-17
110275--34.50
6@CIN,
W 28-21
111218--28.90
7Bye-----0.00
8CLE,
W 33-18
146266--38.20
9@BAL,
W 23-16
107-561-29.30
10CAR,
W 52-21
6518--14.30
11@JAX,
W 20-16
25-24--10.90
12@DEN,
L 17-24
53-42-111.50
13LAC,
L 30-33
60214--22.40
14@OAK,
L 21-24
-----0.00
15NE,
W 17-10
-----0.00
16@NO,
L 28-31
-----0.00
17CIN,
W 16-13
64-30--12.40
2019 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1@NE,
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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2SEA,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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3@SF,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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4CIN,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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5BAL,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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6@LAC,
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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7Bye-----0.00
8MIA,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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9IND,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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10LA,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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11@CLE,
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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12@CIN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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13CLE,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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14@ARI,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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15BUF,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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16@NYJ,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17@BAL,
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  • Solid workload in preseason win

    Conner rushed six times for 28 yards and brought in his only target for six yards in the Steelers' 17-7 preseason win over the Chiefs on Saturday.

    Analysis: Conner was reasonably efficient with his limited opportunities while playing on the first four series before giving way to Jaylen Samuels. The third-year back is expected to take on another hefty workload this season, but the presence of both Samuels and rookie Benny Snell should help keep Conner fresh and set him up to potentially play all 16 games for the first time in his career. Conner may see another solid allotment of snaps if coach Mike Tomlin opts to treat the Sunday, Aug. 25 exhibition…read more

    Published: Sat, Aug 17 at 9:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expecting shared workload

    Conner expects the Steelers to spread out backfield work this season, Jonathan Bombulie of The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. "I think it'll be spread out pretty evenly," Conner said. "I've seen [Benny Snell's] college tape. He's also learned the offense really quick. I know he'll be ready to play this year. Jaylen [Samuels], obviously, is going to make a lot of plays, too."

    Analysis: Conner's snap share topped 72 percent in 11 of his 13 games last season, including seven weeks at 84 percent or higher. It was a different story in Week 17 after he returned from a knee injury, with Samuels getting most of the playing time on passing downs. Conner still figures to take most of the carries in 2019, but it makes sense to remove him from the field in obvious passing situations, considering Samuels had 201 receptions for 1,851 yards and 19 touchdowns in his four-year career at NC…read more

    Published: Thu, Jun 13 at 7:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Locked in atop backfield

    Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert pointed to Conner and Jaylen Samuels as part of the impetus for the organization's decision not to place a transition tag on Le'Veon Bell, Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Analysis: With the Bell saga finally coming to an end, Pittsburgh will move forward with Conner and Samuels in the backfield, hoping to regain some semblance of balance after ranking second in the NFL in pass-play rate (67.4 percent) in 2018. Conner did his part with 973 rushing yards, 497 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns in 13 games, though he trailed off in the second half of the season even before he missed three weeks with a knee injury. The backfield arrangement in the Steelers' Week 17 win over…read more

    Published: Wed, Feb 20 at 11:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Totals 94 yards from scrimmage

    Conner (ankle) ran for 64 yards on 14 carries and caught all three of his targets for 30 yards during Sunday's 16-13 win over Cincinnati.

    Analysis: After missing the past three games due to an injury, Conner returned to his role as the primary rusher for the season finale. With Le'Veon Bell in a season-long holdout, Conner stepped up and finished up the 2018 season with 215 carries for 973 yards (4.5 average) and 12 touchdowns. He also had 55 catches (on 71 targets) for 497 yards and one touchdown in 13 games. He has two years remaining on his current contract, and with Bell almost certainly playing for someone else next season, Conner…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 30 at 5:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suits up Sunday

    Conner (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

    Analysis: Conner -- who last suited up in Week 13 -- will give it a go Sunday, but it remains to be seen if he'll log as heavy a workload as he did prior to sustaining his ankle injury. With that in mind, Jaylen Samuels, who filled in well in place of Conner over the last couple of weeks, is available to spell Conner when needed in both early-down and obvious passing situations. On the plus side, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com relays that Conner "looked pretty fluid on a few cuts" when briefly testing out his…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 30 at 12:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Appears on track to play

    Conner appears to be in line to play Sunday against the Bengals after testing out his ankle in warmups, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Analysis: We'll confirm the running back's Week 17 status, either way, upon the release of the Steelers' inactives in advance of Sunday's 4:25 ET kickoff. However, at this time it looks like Conner is poised to return to action following a three-game absence.

    Published: Sun, Dec 30 at 11:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • True game-time decision

    Conner (ankle) did less in practice this week than initially perceived and is a true game-time decision, Fox's Jay Glazer reported on their pregame show Sunday morning.

    Analysis: The general expectation was that Conner would play, but now it appears that isn't as certain. Moreover, even if he plays, he may not be as heavily used in the offense as initially expected.

    Published: Sun, Dec 30 at 10:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely to play Week 17

    Conner (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, will be evaluated after a pregame warmup, but the expectation is that he'll suit up, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

    Analysis: Even though Conner put in a trio of full practices this week, the Steelers want to be sure the sprained ankle that sidelined him for the past three games isn't an issue in the hours leading up to the contest before his status is confirmed. Assuming Conner avoids any setbacks in the workout and gains clearance to suit up, he'll likely take back his starting role, but not necessarily the huge volume he previously enjoyed. Jaylen Samuels has thrived as the lead back in Conner's absence, which…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 30 at 5:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Game-time decision

    Conner (ankle) will have his status for Sunday's game against Cincinnati determined after he participates in pregame warmups, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Conner, who has missed the last three games, took a questionable tag into the weekend despite practicing fully Wednesday through Friday. The running back is determined to play, but the team wants to get a look at him on the field prior to making a decision. If Conner suits up, there's a chance he could see lower usage than normal coming off injury, especially after Jaylen Samuels thrived in his absence.

    Published: Sat, Dec 29 at 8:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable, but expected to play

    Conner (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals after practicing fully all week.

    Analysis: Per Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Conner, who missed the Steelers' past three games with a high-ankle sprain, is expected to play this weekend after logging full practices throughout the week. Official confirmation of the running back's Week 17 status will arrive upon the release of the team's inactives in advance of Sunday's 4:25 PM ET kickoff. If Conner is cleared to play as expected, Jaylen Samuels would presumably revert to a complementary role in the Pittsburgh offense.

    Published: Fri, Dec 28 at 12:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to full practice

    Conner (ankle) practiced fully Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Conner, who has missed the Steelers' last three games with an ankle sprain, thus appears to be trending toward active status for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bengals, barring any setbacks. For his part, however, coach Mike Tomlin was rather restrained in his expectations for Conner, despite the full practice. "I thought his participation was on the upswing at the end of last week with his ankle," Tomlin said. "We'll be watching him closely to see if he can be a positive…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 26 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Uncertain for Week 17

    Coach Mike Tomlin indicated Tuesday that he views Conner (ankle) as questionable for the Steelers' Week 17 game against the Bengals, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

    Analysis: Tomlin noted that Conner's availability for the regular-season finale will hinge on the running back's participation in practices Wednesday through Friday. Conner was unable to log any on-field activity in practice at any point before Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Saints, resulting in him missing a third straight contest. If Conner fails to demonstrate meaningful progress within the next few days, Jaylen Samuels would again be positioned to lead the Pittsburgh backfield for another game.

    Published: Tue, Dec 25 at 9:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out this week

    Conner has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Conner didn't practice all week and will be sidelined for the third consecutive game. That paves the way for Jaylen Samuels to act as the lead option out of the Pittsburgh backfield, with Stevan Ridley on hand in a supporting role.

    Published: Fri, Dec 21 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses another practice

    Conner (ankle) did not practice Thursday.

    Analysis: Conner has missed the Steelers' last two games and back-to-back missed practices this week hint at another absence Sunday against the Saints. If he ends up sitting out that contest, rookie Jaylen Samuels would once again head the Pittsburgh backfield in Week 16, with Stevan Ridley on hand to work in a complementary role.

    Published: Thu, Dec 20 at 1:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unable to practice Wednesday

    Conner (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports. "I am trying. It's day-by-day," Conner said Wednesday, in reference to his outlook for Sunday's game against the Saints. "These high-ankle sprains are deceiving. I can walk around fine, not limping. When I am out there on the field, cutting and stuff, it's not ready yet."

    Analysis: Conner has already missed two games with the high-ankle sprain and appears in serious jeopardy of missing another. If he's unable to go this weekend, the Steelers would once again turn to Jaylen Samuels -- who carried 19 times for 142 yards in the Week 15 win over the Patriots -- to head their backfield, with Stevan Ridley on hand in reserve.

    Published: Wed, Dec 19 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Return date remains uncertain

    Conner's (ankle) status remains in limbo for Sunday's game at New Orleans, Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. "Hopefully, that sets the stage for a productive Wednesday, and we'll go from there," coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday after seeing Conner at the Steelers' facility.

    Analysis: Prior to missing his second consecutive contest Week 15 against the Patriots, Conner managed a limited showing last Friday, initially earned a questionable tag, was downgraded to doubtful Saturday and eventually landed on the Steelers' list of inactives Sunday. He continues to rehab what has been termed a mid-to-high ankle sprain, so his listing on Wednesday's injury report will be interesting to note. In Conner's absence, the backfield has been running on all cylinders with Jaylen Samuels…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 18 at 11:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Inactive Sunday

    Conner (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

    Analysis: This is the expected outcome after Conner was downgraded from questionable to doubtful Saturday. On the plus side, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that the Steelers expect the running back to be available for Week 16's game against the Saints. Against the Patriots, however, Jaylen Samuels is once again in line to head Pittsburgh's backfield, with Stevan Ridley on hand to work in a complementary role against the team he played for from the 2011 season through 2014.

    Published: Sun, Dec 16 at 12:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected back Week 16

    Conner (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Patriots and isn't likely to play, but Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports the Steelers expect him back for the Week 16 game in New Orleans.

    Analysis: The strong likelihood of Conner missing a second straight game this weekend is still a disappointing development for a team still clawing for the AFC North title, but it's encouraging news that his sprained ankle doesn't seem to threaten his availability for a potential postseason run. The Steelers will lean on Jaylen Samuels as their primary runner and pass catcher out of the backfield again versus New England, with Stevan Ridley likely to spell him mainly in short-yardage situations.

    Published: Sun, Dec 16 at 5:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Downgraded to doubtful

    The Steelers downgraded Conner (ankle) from questionable to doubtful for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

    Analysis: The designation change doesn't come as a surprise after Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported less than an hour earlier that the Steelers weren't expecting Conner to be ready to go this weekend. Unless his sprained ankle feels better than anticipated Sunday, Conner will be sidelined for a second straight game, paving the way for Jaylen Samuels and Stevan Ridley to shoulder the team's backfield duties. It was Ridley who reached the end zone in the Week 14 loss to the Raiders, but Samuels…read more

    Published: Sat, Dec 15 at 12:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unlikely to play Sunday

    Conner (ankle) is not expected to play against the Patriots on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: While Conner is listed as doubtful, it appears likely the second-year running back will miss his second straight game with a troublesome mid-to-high ankle injury. Rapoport seemed to suggest Conner would be good to go in Week 16, but at least in the immediate future Jaylen Samuels and Stevan Ridley will once again split time in the Pittsburgh backfield. Samuels handled almost the entire load in Week 14 against the Raiders, carrying the ball 11 times for 28 yards while adding seven catches for 64…read more

    Published: Sat, Dec 15 at 11:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Conner (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

    Analysis: After being held out of practice Wednesday and Thursday, Conner returned as a limited participant to wrap up Week 15 preparations. The appearance indicates he has a chance to play through a mid-to-high ankle sprain this weekend after missing one game as a result of the injury. If he's unable to take on the Patriots' 15th-ranked run defense, Jaylen Samuels and Stevan Ridley are on hand to fuel the ground game.

    Published: Fri, Dec 14 at 11:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Absent for another practice

    Conner (ankle) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Conner's lack of involvement in the Steelers' first two practices of Week 15 wouldn't seem to offer much optimism for his chances of returning to action Sunday against the Patriots. It's worth noting, however, that offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner told Kinkhabwala that Conner doesn't necessarily need to practice beforehand in order to play. Regardless, unless Conner unexpectedly returns to practice in a full capacity Friday, he appears destined to carry a designation into Sunday's game if…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 13 at 12:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No practice Wednesday

    Conner (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports. "James Conner, with his ankle injury, had a really impressive week last week," Tomlin noted after the session. "We'll see what this week holds, and his availability [for Sunday's game against the Patriots] will be based on his health and then his preparedness. We'll see about his availability throughout the course of the week and let his availability and then the quality of that be our guide."

    Analysis: Based on Tomlin's comments, it would seem that Conner, who sat out the Week 14 loss to the Raiders, has a shot to play in the team's crucial matchup with New England. Conner's continued absence from practice isn't the most encouraging sign, but he'll be viewed as day-to-day leading up to the weekend unless the Steelers suggest otherwise. If Conner ends up being limited at all of held out of action in Week 15, the Steelers would once again turn to the combination of Jaylen Samuels and Stevan…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 12 at 1:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not ruled out for Week 15

    Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Conner (ankle) hasn't been ruled out for the Week 15 game against the Patriots but will need to demonstrate progress in practices Wednesday through Friday to gain clearance to play, Chris Adamski of TribLive.com reports.

    Analysis: Conner, who is believed to be dealing with something between a mid-to-high-ankle sprain, was sidelined for the first time all season over the past weekend in the Steelers' 24-21 loss to the Raiders. While the lead back was inactive, rookie Jaylen Samuels stepped in as the primary option out of the backfield, playing 80 percent of the offensive snaps and finishing with 28 yards on 11 carries and 64 yards on seven receptions. While Tomlin noted that Conner is coming off an encouraging week of…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 11 at 9:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • May be out through Week 15

    Conner, who is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, could also miss the Steelers' subsequent matchup with the Patriots in Week 15, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Though Conner was initially diagnosed with a leg contusion after exiting the Steelers' Week 13 loss to the Chargers, Rapoport relays that the running back is dealing with something closer to a high-ankle sprain, which likely explains why Pittsburgh ruled him out five days ahead of gameday. Conner is scheduled to receive a follow-up evaluation Monday, which should help the Steelers determine whether or not he has a realistic shot at making it back for Week 15. As for Sunday, the Steelers are…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 6:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with ankle issue

    Coach Mike Tomlin relayed Tuesday that Conner has a sprained ankle that is more significant than originally thought, ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Previous reports indicated that the running back was dealing with a leg contusion, but that's been narrowed down to an ankle issue. Given how quickly the running back was ruled out this week, his absence could extend beyond Week 14. The Steelers will thus turn to Jaylen Samuels and Stevan Ridley to head their backfield Sunday against the Raiders in some form of time share, with Trey Edmunds in reserve.

    Published: Tue, Dec 4 at 9:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sidelined by ankle injury

    An ankle sprain will cause Conner to miss Sunday's game against the Raiders, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: As a result, look for Jaylen Samuels and Stevan Ridley to head the Steelers' Week 14 backfield, with Trey Edmunds in reserve.

    Published: Tue, Dec 4 at 9:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Forced from game with leg injury

    Conner carried 15 times for 60 yards and two touchdowns on caught three of four targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Chargers before exiting with a lower-leg contusion late in the fourth quarter.

    Analysis: For the second straight game, Conner was mostly held in check, with 42 of his rushing yards coming on two carries. He was taken out of the game after getting rolled up on late in the contest, prompting the Steelers to turn to Jaylen Samuels at running back for the final few plays. Conner's injury appears minor according to early reports, but his status will bear monitoring in the coming days to discern if he'll be ready play Week 14 in Oakland.

    Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 10:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Initially diagnosed with bruise

    Head coach Mike Tomlin said Conner suffered a lower-leg contusion during Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Chargers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Conner exited the game with only minutes remaining in the fourth quarter after racking up 74 total yards and two scores on 18 touches. While further medical testing may be necessary to pinpoint the exact nature of his injury, the reveal of just a bruise would be great news. However, Conner could miss time even with that diagnosis, and any absence wouldn't come at a worse time for most fantasy owners right before Conner was poised to take aim at a porous Raiders defense in Week 14. If Conner is…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 9:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held in check by Broncos

    Conner compiled 53 rushing yards on 13 attempts, adding four catches for 42 yards during Sunday's 24-17 loss to Denver.

    Analysis: The runaway freight train that was Conner between Weeks 5 and 9 is no more, as he's managed a combined 143 rushing yards over his past three outings (compared to 118.5 rushing yards per game in that hot stretch). Prior to Sunday, recent inefficiency on the ground could be explained away by difficult matchups of late (Panthers and Jaguars, both top 12 in RB rushing yards allowed per game), but averaging under 4.1 yards per carry against Denver is disappointing. We're talking about the only…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 25 at 5:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Bottled up by Jaguars

    Conner rushed nine times for 25 yards while adding six receptions for 24 yards on nine targets in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Expecting to get Le'Veon Bell back this season, the Steelers rode Conner hard prior to this contest. That approach was great for Conner's fantasy owners, but all that wear and tear might be catching up to Conner, who will continue to carry the load with Bell having failed to end his holdout by the deadline. Then again, the talented Jaguars defense completely stymied the Steelers through almost three quarters before blowing a 16-0 lead, so this dud could simply be attributed to a tough matchup…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 18 at 2:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Week 11

    Conner (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Conner was diagnosed with a concussion after departing early in the Steelers' Thursday night win over the Panthers in Week 10, but the lengthier turnaround between games provided enough time for him to clear the NFL's five-step protocol. The running back was a full participant in practices Wednesday through Friday, putting him on track to handle his usual three-down workload in Week 11. Any lingering concerns about what Conner's role might look like for the remainder of the season were erased…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 16 at 11:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs another full practice

    Conner (concussion) logged another full practice Thursday.

    Analysis: Back-to-back full practices set the stage for Conner to be a go Sunday against the Jaguars, though we'll continue to assign him an injury designation until it's confirmed that he has totally cleared the NFL's concussion protocol. Official word on that front could arrive Friday, upon the release of the Steelers' final Week 11 injury report.

    Published: Thu, Nov 15 at 1:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs full practice

    Conner (concussion) practiced fully Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Per Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com, Conner felt good after Wednesday's practice, but until it's confirmed that the running back has passed through all the stages of the NFL's concussion protocol, he'll continue to carry an injury designation in Week 11. Once officially cleared -- which seems likely barring any unexpected setbacks -- Conner will head the Pittsburgh backfield Sunday against the Jaguars and for the games to follow now that Le'Veon Bell (contract dispute) is no longer…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 14 at 12:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Staying on as starting RB minus Bell

    Le'Veon Bell (contract dispute) didn't sign his franchise tender by Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, ensuring Conner will remain the Steelers' starting running back going forward, Bob Labriola of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: With Bell ineligible to play for the rest of the season, the Steelers will continue onward with Conner is the unquestioned lead running back. Through nine games, Conner has received 78 percent of the designed runs and 14 percent of the targets, marks that closely mimic Bell's -- 81 and 19 percent, respectively -- from a season ago, per Mike Clay of ESPN.com. The huge workload has translated to five games of 100-plus yards from scrimmage and 11 total touchdowns, making Conner a weekly must-start…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 13 at 4:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to practice Wednesday

    Conner is still in the concussion protocol, but coach Mike Tomlin expects the running back to practice Wednesday, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

    Analysis: Conner has three extra days to make it through the protocol after suffering a brain injury in last Thursday's 52-21 win over the Panthers. Even if he's a limited participant, Conner's presence on the practice field Wednesday would put him on track to avoid an absence Sunday at Jacksonville. With Le'Veon Bell not expected to join the team, Conner is positioned for a massive workload over the final seven weeks of the season.

    Published: Tue, Nov 13 at 9:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not expected to miss time with concussion

    The Steelers are optimistic that Conner will clear the NFL's concussion protocol and suit up in the team's next game Nov. 18 against the Jaguars, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Conner sustained a head injury in Thursday's 52-21 win over the Panthers, during which he piled up 65 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries and reeled in his lone target for eight yards. The lengthier turnaround between games should prove beneficial for Conner in his recovery from the concussion, as he'll have nine days to pass the five-step protocol rather than the typical six. Assuming he endures no setbacks and gains clearance to play, Conner should reprise his usual three-down duties for the…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 11 at 5:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • In concussion protocol

    Coach Mike Tomlin confirmed after Thursday's 52-21 win over the Panthers that Conner is in the league's concussion protocol, NFL.com reports.

    Analysis: Conner finished the contest with 13 carries for 65 yards and a TD and one catch for eight yards. He'll now look to gain medical clearance in advance of the Steelers' Nov. 18 road tilt against the Jaguars. Meanwhile, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, Steelers president Art Rooney II expects running back Le'Veon Bell (contract dispute) to report to the team next week. Assuming that's the case, the Steelers will have some decisions to make with regard to their backfield leading up to Week 11 action.…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 9 at 7:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Being evaluated for concussion

    Conner is being evaluated for a concussion in the fourth quarter of Thursday's game against the Panthers and is questionable to return.

    Analysis: Conner had a slow game on the ground by his recent standards before exiting, logging 65 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries while adding one reception for eight yards. The rushing numbers still equate to five yards per carry, but it looks as if Conner's four-game 100-yard rushing streak will come to an end in Week 10. With Thursday's contest well out of hand in the fourth quarter, it is unlikely the Steelers will bring the second-year rusher back onto the field, even if he is cleared. Jaylen…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 8 at 7:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Fourth straight game over 100 rushing yards

    Conner rushed 24 times for 107 yards while adding seven catches for 56 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in Sunday's 23-16 win over Baltimore.

    Analysis: Conner got into the end zone on a seven-yard reception in the first quarter and ended up topping 100 yards on the ground for the fourth consecutive game. With Le'Veon Bell still yet to report due to a contract dispute, the Steelers have had no problem giving Conner all the work he can handle, much to the delight of his fantasy owners. Pittsburgh will be right back in action Thursday, so it's unlikely Bell reports by the time the Panthers come to town in Week 10.

    Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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