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@NYG: #22 vs opposing RB - 24.68 FPA
Bye Week8Rank20Season Proj. Pts223.91ADP41.17% Owned99.7
2019 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1@NE
Loss, 3-33
---21-444-----10.50
2SEA
Loss, 26-28
---331312-----13.50
3@SF
Loss, 20-24
---43-414----17.70
4CIN
Win, 27-3
---42-8831----26.50
5BAL
Loss, 23-26
---551-------11.50
6@LAC
Win, 24-17
---4117781----30.90
7Bye  ------------0.00
8MIA
Win, 27-14
---145135-----24.00
9IND
Win, 26-24
------------0.00
10LA
Win, 17-12
------------0.00
11@CLE
Loss, 7-21
---10-16-----2.60
12@CIN
Win, 16-10
------------0.00
13CLE
Win, 20-13
------------0.00
14@ARI
Win, 23-17
------------0.00
15BUF
Loss, 10-17
---42-491----15.10
16@NYJ
Loss, 10-16
---32--------3.20
17@BAL
Loss, 10-28
------------0.00
2020 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1@NYG
Mon 4:15 pmGet Tickets
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2DEN
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------------0.00
3HOU
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------------0.00
4@TEN
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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5PHI
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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6CLE
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------------0.00
7@BAL
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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8Bye  ------------0.00
9@DAL
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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10CIN
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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11@JAX
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------------0.00
12BAL
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
------------0.00
13WAS
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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14@BUF
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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15@CIN
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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16IND
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17@CLE
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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2019 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1@NE,
L 3-33
21-44--10.50
2SEA,
L 26-28
33112--13.50
3@SF,
L 20-24
43-14-17.70
4CIN,
W 27-3
42-831-26.50
5BAL,
L 23-26
551---11.50
6@LAC,
W 24-17
411781-30.90
7Bye-----0.00
8MIA,
W 27-14
14515--24.00
9IND,
W 26-24
-----0.00
10LA,
W 17-12
-----0.00
11@CLE,
L 7-21
10-6--2.60
12@CIN,
W 16-10
-----0.00
13CLE,
W 20-13
-----0.00
14@ARI,
W 23-17
-----0.00
15BUF,
L 10-17
42-91-15.10
16@NYJ,
L 10-16
32----3.20
17@BAL,
L 10-28
-----0.00
2020 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1@NYG,
Mon 4:15 pmGet Tickets
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2DEN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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3HOU,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
4@TEN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
5PHI,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
6CLE,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
7@BAL,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
8Bye-----0.00
9@DAL,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
10CIN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
11@JAX,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
12BAL,
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
13WAS,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
14@BUF,
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
15@CIN,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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16IND,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17@CLE,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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  • Won't sit out 2020

    Conner intends to play this upcoming season, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: With fellow cancer survivor Marcus Cannon opting out of the 2020 season for New England, there'd been some speculation about Conner doing the same in Pittsburgh. The fourth-year pro intends to play out the final year of his rookie contract however, potentially looking at a big payday next spring if he can pull off a repeat of his 2018 breakout. After missing six full games and the majority of two others last season, Conner took some time to let his body rest and then focused on a healthier…read more

    Published: Tue, Jul 28 at 9:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds comfortable offseason routine

    Conner has been working out five or six days per week throughout the offseason, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Conner took some time to let his body heal after an injury-plagued 2019 campaign, but it doesn't sound like any of the issues have impacted his offseason routine. He says the pandemic has been conducive to a healthy lifestyle, forcing him to eat meals at home and leaving him with plenty of time to work out. The 25-year-old enters the final season of his rookie contract as the presumed leader of the Pittsburgh backfield, though he could face some snap competition from Jaylen Samuels, Benny Snell…read more

    Published: Wed, Jun 24 at 8:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely leader of committee

    Conner (quadriceps) projects as the leader of a committee backfield in Pittsburgh, Ed Bouchette of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Unable to build on his 2018 breakout, Conner missed six full games plus the majority of two others in 2019, and he also noticed a significant dip in yards per carry (4.0) and a smaller dip in yards per target (6.6). Both numbers were better than what the Steelers got from Benny Snell (3.9 YPC, three catches) and Jaylen Samuels (2.7 YPC, 5.4 YPT), but now there's another body -- fourth-round pick Anthony McFarland -- entering the backfield mix after the team devoted a middle-round selection to…read more

    Published: Mon, May 4 at 5:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Still viewed as starter

    Steelers GM Kevin Colbert still views Conner (quadriceps) as a starting running back, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. "We hope James can regain it," Colbert said. "And, if he's healthy, there's no reason he shouldn't. We don't want to say we don't have a starting running back because we feel we do."

    Analysis: Colbert said Conner was a disappointment in 2019 but also acknowledged that the running back was one of the top players at his position the year prior. There were still some flashes of good form last season, namely a four-week stretch from late September to late October in which Conner produced 449 total yards and five touchdowns. His season-end mark of 4.0 yards per carry fell a half-yard shy of his 2019 number, but it was still better than what Benny Snell (3.9 YPC) and Jaylen Samuels (2.7…read more

    Published: Thu, Feb 13 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not playing Week 17

    Pittsburgh has ruled Conner (quadriceps) out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

    Analysis: With Pittsburgh needing some help in Week 17 to punch its ticket to the postseason, Conner's 2019 campaign may well be over after he experienced another setback on the health front coming out of last Sunday's loss to the Jets. He'll be sidelined for the sixth time this season in the regular-season finale, likely leaving Benny Snell, Kerrith Whyte and Jaylen Samuels to take on most of the snaps and touches out of the backfield. Conner concludes the regular season with 715 yards from scrimmage…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 27 at 11:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Thursday

    Conner (quad) didn't practice Thursday.

    Analysis: With Conner listed as a non-participant for second straight day, his status for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Ravens remains murky. If he's ruled out for the contest, Benny Snell, Jaylen Samuels and Kerrith Whyte would be in line to combine to handle the Steelers' Week 17 rushing duties.

    Published: Thu, Dec 26 at 1:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sidelined Wednesday

    Conner (quadriceps) didn't practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: More news on the running back's status will arrive Thursday, but coach Mike Tomlin previously noted that Conner's Week 17 availability "is very much in question." If Conner is limited Sunday against the Ravens or withheld from action entirely, Benny Snell, Jaylen Samuels and Kerrith Whyte would handle added work out of the Steelers' backfield.

    Published: Wed, Dec 25 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Status up in air for season finale

    Coach Mike Tomlin called Conner's (quadriceps) status for Week 17 at Baltimore "very much in question," Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Conner has been unable to avoid the injury bug this season. At the moment, he's tending to a quad issue that he sustained on his final carry of Week 16, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com. While the results of an MRI haven't been released, Tomlin's comments aren't exactly encouraging for Conner's availability for the season finale. If he misses his sixth game of the campaign Sunday, Benny Snell Jr. and Jaylen Samuels would be in line for more prominent roles.

    Published: Tue, Dec 24 at 9:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets quad checked out

    Conner underwent an MRI to assess the quad injury he sustained on his final carry in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Jets, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: For now, Conner's status for this weekend's regular-season finale against the Ravens is unclear. If he's unable to go or limited, Benny Snell, Jaylen Samuels and Kerrith Whyte would handle the Steelers' Week 17 backfield duties.

    Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 10:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits game with thigh injury

    Conner was forced of Sunday's game against the Jets with a thigh injury.

    Analysis: Prior to his exit from the contest, Conner carried six times for 32 yards. In his absence, Benny Snell, Jaylen Samuels and Kerrith Whyte are on hand to handle the Steelers' backfield duties.

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 11:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Resumes lead back role

    Conner (shoulder) rushed eight times for 42 yards and caught four passes (five targets) for nine yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Bills.

    Analysis: Eight rushes may suggest that the team was taking it easy on their lead back in his first week back in action, but those eight carries led the backfield by a decent margin (the next-highest total was two carries). The Steelers simply could not do much against Buffalo's tough defense, and this resulted in few opportunities for all of the team's skill players. Expect Conner to get more involved in an easier matchup against the Jets on Sunday.

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 9:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to action Sunday night

    Conner (shoulder) is listed as active for Sunday night's game against the Bills, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Conner, who began the 2019 season as the Steelers' clear lead back, will thus see his first game action since Week 11, though it is unclear how large of a workload he'll see in his return to the team's backfield. With that in mind, look for Benny Snell and Jaylen Samuels -- both of whom have been filling in for Conner -- to remain in the mix in Week 15. The potential committee arrangement makes all three backs hit-or-miss fantasy options Sunday night.

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 3:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely to share load in Week 15

    Conner (shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills but is expected to play, will likely split snaps and touches with Jaylen Samuels and Benny Snell in his return to the lineup, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Though Conner logged full practices Wednesday through Friday, the Steelers are apparently inclined to ease him back into the mix after he sat out five of the team's last six games due to an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. Snell has emerged as the lead option on the ground of late, but he'll likely notice at least a slight downturn in his carry count with Conner back in the fold after toting the ball no fewer than 16 times in any of the past three weeks. Samuels, meanwhile, profiles as…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 5:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to play Sunday

    Conner (shoulder), who is listed as questionable on the official injury report for Sunday's game against the Bills, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Conner was a full participant in practices Wednesday through Friday, so this report aligns with the prevailing belief that he'll put an end to his three-game absence. However, fantasy managers will want to double check his status prior to the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. Because of the time he's missed lately, Conner could be eased back into the mix with a more limited snap count rather than filling a high-volume lead role like he did in the Steelers' first seven games.

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 12:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable, despite full practice

    Conner (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Conner was a full participant in practices Wednesday through Friday, but he'll take an injury designation into the weekend nonetheless after the AC joint sprain in his right shoulder sidelined him for all but one of the Steelers' previous six games. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Conner previously told teammates that he believes he'll need surgery at some point to address the issue, but the running back looks like he'll attempt to play through the injury for now. Even if Conner is cleared to…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 11:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs full practice

    Conner (shoulder) was listed as a full practice participant Wednesday.

    Analysis: Coach Mike Tomlin has yet to confirm Conner will put an end to a three-game absence Sunday against the Bills, but things seem to be trending in that direction based on the running back's lack of limitations for the first practice of Week 15. If Conner is indeed back in the mix this weekend, it's unclear if he would immediately step into a clear No. 1 role out of the backfield, as Benny Snell and Kerrith Whyte have both had their moments over the past three weeks. A further unknown in the…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • In line to practice this week

    Conner (shoulder) is expected to practice this week, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The proclamation from coach Mike Tomlin isn't a surprise, as Conner has been listed as a limited participant on five consecutive injury reports. Still, the running back has appeared in just one of the Steelers' last six games (Week 11). Assuming he makes it all the way back for Sunday's contest against the Bills, he should retake the No. 1 role in Pittsburgh's backfield.

    Published: Tue, Dec 10 at 9:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected back Week 15

    Conner (shoulder), who has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, is expected to return to action Week 15 versus the Bills, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Conner will be sidelined for the fifth time in six games due to the sprained AC joint in his right shoulder, paving the way for Benny Snell to carry the load on the ground for the Steelers, while Jaylen Samuels handles most of the passing-down work. Though it appears Conner may be ready to end his streak of absences Week 15, Garafolo notes that the running back previously has told teammates that he didn't think he would be able to play through the injury without getting surgery first. With that…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 9:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Missing another game Sunday

    Conner (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest in Arizona, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Conner's prediction from Thursday has come to pass, meaning he'll miss his fifth game in the past six weeks. While he continues to recover from an AC joint injury in his right shoulder, the Steelers will turn to Benny Snell and Jaylen Samuels out of the backfield.

    Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 11:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Says he won't play Sunday

    Conner (shoulder) said Thursday that he won't play Sunday against the Cardinals, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Per the report, Conner, who last suited up Week 11, has been taking scout team reps this week and will thus look toward a possible return to action Week 15 against the Bills. The running back approached Week 13 action with an official doubtful tag, so it's possible that could be the case again this week, but he can safely be removed from Week 14 fantasy consideration. In his anticipated ongoing absence, Benny Snell is in line to continue to head the Steelers' backfield Sunday, while added…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 5 at 11:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited practice Wednesday

    Conner (shoulder) was limited at practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Conner, who last suited up Week 11, is making progress, but his status for Sunday's game against the Cardinals remains uncertain. If he's limited or out this weekend, added snaps would be available for Benny Snell, who headed the team's backfield the last two games. Extra work would also be available for Jaylen Samuels and Kerrith Whyte, to lesser degrees.

    Published: Wed, Dec 4 at 1:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Considered questionable

    Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Conner (shoulder) is "questionable as we stand here today" for Sunday's game at Arizona, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Analysis: Tomlin indicated Conner was improving but couldn't say if or how much he'd be able to practice this week. The 24-year-old finished last week with a pair of limited practices before being listed as doubtful, so he should be participating in some capacity this week if he truly is improving. Benny Snell rushed 16 times for 63 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's win over the Browns, and he figures to again work as the early-down back should Conner be unable to return Week 14, with Jaylen Samuels in…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 3 at 9:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Inactive Sunday

    Conner (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

    Analysis: With Conner still sidelined, Benny Snell profiles as the team's lead back in Week 13 after rushing 21 times for 98 yards in last weekend's 16-10 win over the Bengals. Meanwhile, Jaylen Samuels should see his share of work Sunday as a pass catcher out of the Steelers' backfield. Additionally, Kerrith Whyte and Trey Edmunds could also factor into the team's Conner replacement plan against Cleveland.

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 8:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Doubtful for Week 13

    Pittsburgh lists Conner (shoulder) as doubtful for Sunday's game against Cleveland, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Conner is trending toward his fourth absence of the season and his second in a row after he was unable to practice in anything more than a limited capacity this week. Assuming Conner is ultimately included among the Steelers' seven inactive players Sunday, Benny Snell would profile as the team's lead option on the ground after carrying 21 times for 98 yards in the Week 12 win over the Bengals. Pass-catching specialist Jaylen Samuels and depth options Trey Edmunds and Kerrith Whyte could also…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 11:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice

    Conner (shoulder) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: After logging a missed practice Wednesday, this is a positive step for the running back, who last suited up in Week 11. We should know more about his status for Sunday's game against the Browns no later than Friday, once the Steelers submit their final Week 13 injury report.

    Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 10:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Wednesday

    Conner (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: At this stage, Conner looks iffy for Sunday's game against the Browns. If he ends up missing the contest, Benny Snell would presumably be in line to head the Steelers' Week 13 rushing attack, with Jaylen Samuels and Kerrith Whyte on hand to work in complementary roles.

    Published: Wed, Nov 27 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Week 13

    Conner (shoulder) -- who sat out Week 12 action -- remains iffy for this Sunday's game against the Browns, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

    Analysis: The report suggests that the Steelers seem more hopeful about the Week 13 status of top wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion/knee). Additionally, the team may be inclined to err on the side of caution with Conner, considering the emergence of rookie Benny Snell, who logged 21 carries for 98 yards in this past Sunday's 16-10 win over the Bengals.

    Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 11:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sidelined Week 12

    Conner (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Cincinnati, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Analysis: Conner was knocked out of the Steelers' Week 11 loss at Cleveland after aggravating the AC joint injury in his right shoulder, which kept him sidelined at practice this week. While he takes a seat for the third time in four contests, some combination of Jaylen Samuels, Benny Snell and Trey Edmunds will handle the reps out of the backfield.

    Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 11:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses another practice

    Conner (shoulder) missed practice again Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: As did JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion/knee), with the duo increasingly likely to miss Sunday's game against the Bengals. If Conner ends up missing the contest, Jaylen Samuels and Trey Edmunds would be next in line for the Steelers' Week 12 carries, with Benny Snell and Kerrith Whyte candidates to work in reserve roles.

    Published: Thu, Nov 21 at 1:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Wednesday

    Conner (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

    Analysis: At this stage, Conner is looking iffy for Sunday's game against the Bengals. If he's forced to sit out the contest, Jaylen Samuels and Trey Edmunds would be next in line for touches in Pittsburgh's backfield touches, with Benny Snell and Kerrith Whyte candidates to work in reserve.

    Published: Wed, Nov 20 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Iffy for Sunday

    Adam Schefter of ESPN suggests that it "would be a mild upset" if Conner (shoulder) was available to play Sunday versus the Bengals.

    Analysis: In his return from a two-game absence for a Thursday night loss to the Browns in Week 11, Conner aggravated an AC joint injury in his right shoulder, which limited him to just 13 offensive snaps before he was pulled from the contest. If he's unable to suit up this weekend, added backfield work would be on tap for Jaylen Samuels, Trey Edmunds and Benny Snell.

    Published: Wed, Nov 20 at 11:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Status in limbo

    Conner's status is "up in the air" for Sunday's game at Cincinnati due to his shoulder injury, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: In his return last Thursday at Cleveland from a two-game absence, Conner aggravated the AC joint injury in his right shoulder, containing him to just 13 of 74 offensive snaps. According to Pelissero, Conner's injury isn't worse than it was previously, but his upcoming availability will depend on how he feels. The Steelers will take the practice field Wednesday, at which point Conner's health should become clearer.

    Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 11:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles before exiting early

    Conner ran for 10 yards on five carries and caught one of two targets for six yards Thursday in Pittsburgh's 21-7 loss to Cleveland before departing in the first half after aggravating a right shoulder injury.

    Analysis: Returning after missing the last two games with an AC joint sprain in his shoulder, Conner struggled to find room to run, with seven of his 10 yards coming on one carry. He re-injured the shoulder in the second quarter and was initially labeled questionable to return before being ruled out for the remainder of the contest. With 10 days before Pittsburgh's next outing Week 12 versus the Bengals, fantasy owners will need to take a wait-and-see approach with regard to Conner's availability for…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 14 at 9:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits Thursday's game

    Conner was removed from Thursday's game against the Browns to be evaluated for a shoulder injury.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old missed the previous two games with an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder but practiced fully this week, though he appears to have aggravated the injury during the first half Thursday. Conner was initially questionable to return but has since been ruled out. Jaylen Samuels and Trey Edmunds should handle backfield work for the Steelers in his absence.

    Published: Thu, Nov 14 at 6:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared to play Thursday

    Conner (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against the Browns.

    Analysis: Conner is thus slated to see his first game action since Week 8 and should head the Steelers' ground game this weekend. Meanwhile, Jaylen Samuels is in line to work in a complementary pass-catching role, leaving Trey Edmunds and/or Tony Brooks-James as the remaining depth options in the team's backfield.

    Published: Wed, Nov 13 at 10:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices fully again Tuesday

    Conner (shoulder) practiced in full Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports. "I'm making a lot of progress and I think I'll be good to go," Conner said. "I can't make any guarantees, but as of right now I am feeling very good and things are very confident for me playing on Thursday (at Cleveland)."

    Analysis: Listed as a full participant on the Steelers' first two Week 11 injury reports, Conner is trending toward his first game action since Week 8. While the team practiced indoors Tuesday, he indicated to Omar Ruiz of NFL Network that the session was more of a walk-through than a true practice. As a result, Conner's status on Wednesday's report will give a better indication of his chances to return Thursday. A healthy Conner should take on lead back duties with Jaylen Samuels serving in a secondary…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 12 at 1:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as full participant Monday

    Connor (shoulder) was listed as a full participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Analysis: Conner made just one appearance at practice last week before being ruled out for a second straight game, the result of a separated right shoulder. It appears the running back has made the requisite progress in his recovery, but his status still bears watching when the Steelers take the practice field before Thursday's game at Cleveland. If he returns to action Week 11, Conner likely will push Trey Edmunds back to a depth role with Jaylen Samuels acting as the primary change-of-pace option.

    Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 11:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Trending toward playing Thursday

    The Steelers are optimistic Conner (shoulder) will be available to play in Thursday's game in Cleveland, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Analysis: Conner's separated right shoulder has prevented him from playing in the Steelers' last two games, but the team believes that he'll be available in some capacity in Week 11 if he can avoid any setbacks on the health front within the next few days. Given the quick turnaround for the matchup with the Browns, Conner won't have much time in practice to prove his health, so he could be subject to a restricted workload if he gains clearance to play. His availability in any capacity would still be a…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 8:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Out of commission Sunday

    Conner (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Rams, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Unable to practice due to the AC joint injury in his left shoulder, Conner will miss his second game in a row as a result. With Benny Snell (knee) also sidelined, the Steelers' backfield will be powered by Jaylen Samuels and Trey Edmunds this weekend.

    Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 12:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unlikely to play Sunday

    Conner (shoulder) isn't slated to suit up for Sunday's game versus the Rams, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Analysis: Conner practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, marking his first appearance on the field since Oct. 26. Having said that -- and despite optimism from coach Mike Tomlin -- it appears the Steelers will be without Conner for a second straight game. If the preceding comes to pass, the backfield could be the sole domain of Jaylen Samuels, as Benny Snell (knee) won't return this weekend and Trey Edmunds missed Wednesday's session due to a rib injury.

    Published: Thu, Nov 7 at 11:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to limited practice

    Conner (shoulder) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Analysis: Meanwhile, fellow running back Trey Edmunds (ribs) didn't practice Wednesday. Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette previously relayed that coach Mike Tomlin is optimistic that Conner -- who didn't practice at all last week -- has a chance to play Sunday against the Rams, but that outcome can't yet be considered a lock at this stage.

    Published: Wed, Nov 6 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could be back Week 10

    Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that he's "optimistic" Conner (shoulder) will be ready to play Week 10 against the Rams, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Analysis: Per Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site, Tomlin noted that Conner would remain limited in the early portion of the team's practice schedule this week, but the coach expects the running back will be able to ramp things up as Sunday's game approaches. If Conner incurs no setbacks with his sprained right shoulder during practice, he could be ready to step back into his normal lead role out of the backfield right away after a one-game absence. Jaylen Samuels and Trey Edmunds (ribs) split…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 5 at 9:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially inactive

    Conner (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.

    Analysis: With Conner out as expected, Jaylen Samuels is in line to serve as the Steelers' top running back Sunday, while Trey Edmunds is on hand to work as the team's No. 2 backfield option in Week 9.

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 8:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not slated to play Sunday

    Conner (shoulder) is not in line to play Sunday against the Colts, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Analysis: Conner's status will become official once the Steelers release their Week 9 inactives, but in his anticipated absence, Jaylen Samuels is slated to head the team's backfield Sunday, with Trey Edmunds on hand to serve as the No. 2 option.

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 8:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not expected to suit up Sunday

    Conner (shoulder) isn't expected to play Sunday against the Colts, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Conner was listed as doubtful after not practicing this week so it will be no surprise if he doesn't suit up, but Schefter more worryingly indicated his availability for Week 10 against the Rams is also in question. Jaylen Samuels should operate as the Steelers' top running back Sunday, while Trey Edmunds is expected to serve as the No. 2 option.

    Published: Sat, Nov 2 at 9:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unlikely to play Week 9

    Conner (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Colts, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Conner wasn't able to practice at any point this week after suffering an AC joint injury to his right shoulder in the Steelers' Monday night win over the Dolphins. Unless he unexpectedly makes significant progress leading up to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, Conner looks set to be sidelined for the first time all season. Backup Jaylen Samuels should step in for Conner as the starting running back and could be looking at a huge snap share with the third option on the depth chart, Benny Snell…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 11:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Missing practice again

    Conner (shoulder) missed practice again Friday, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Analysis: We'll check back on Conner's status later Friday, but he's trending toward a Week 9 absence, a scenario that would set the stage for Jaylen Samuels to head the Steelers' backfield Sunday against the Colts.

    Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 10:24am by Rotowire.com
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