James Conner Dealing with Ankle Injury, Impact on Upcoming Games

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner is currently dealing with an ankle injury that could impact his performance in upcoming games. During the Cardinals’ recent game against the Green Bay Packers, Conner’s day ended early after he had his ankles taped and fumbled the ball in the third quarter. He managed to gain 46 yards from scrimmage on 11 touches before being sidelined.

Conner’s injury has raised concerns among fantasy football managers, as his practice status will be closely monitored this week. Despite the injury, head coach Jonathan Gannon indicated that the decision to replace Conner with running backs Trey Benson and Amari Demercado was based on the game script rather than the injury itself. However, Conner’s participation in practice will be crucial in determining his availability for the next game.

Conner has been a significant contributor to the Cardinals, recording his third game with at least 100 total yards and his fourth top-18 weekly fantasy finish in recent weeks. His consistent workload and bankable volume make him a valuable asset in fantasy football, even though his ceiling may not be as high as some other running backs.

In addition to his injury, Conner also made a notable play in a recent game against the Los Angeles Chargers, where he forced a fumble after an interception, which was recovered by Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson.