James Conner Fantasy

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to draft a running back this year with James Conner headed into his contract season. The Athletic's Ed Bouchette doesn't think that the Steelers will give Conner a new deal before the start of the 2020 season, so he'll have to prove his worth and stay healthy to remain with the organization beyond the upcoming season. The 24-year-old has RB1 potential when he's on the field, but he just hasn't been able to stay healthy consistently since he took over the lead-back role from Le'Veon Bell. Conner played in just 10 games in 2019, rushing 116 times for 464 yards (career-low 4.0 yards per carry) and four touchdowns. He could bounce back with better health and a full season with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger under center, but fantasy owners will take more caution when drafting Conner as more of an RB2 this year.

Mar. 31st • 12:16 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (quadriceps) will not play in the 2019 regular season finale against the Baltimore Ravens, the team announced on Friday. Conner went down with the leg injury against the Jets last Sunday and will cede the starting role to Benny Snell Jr., who rushed for just 14 yards on seven carries last Sunday. The rookie isn't a great option against a Ravens Defense that has allowed just 10 rushing touchdowns to backs this season, although they'll be resting most of their starters this weekend. Snell is an RB3, at best, and you could definitely do better for DFS purposes. Jaylen Samuels, Kerrith Whyte Jr. and Trey Edmunds will likely be involved in the backfield as well in this must-win contest.

Dec. 27th • 2:35 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner's (quadriceps) availability for Week 17 against the Ravens is "very much in question," according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Conner left the game early in Week 16, and he's been battling injury for much of the 2019 season. He's been a disappointment as an RB1 as a result. You can't count on him being active this weekend if you're still playing for something. If Conner does play, he'll be an RB1/2 at risk of re-injury. Benny Snell Jr. would likely handle most of the early down work if Conner misses another game, with Jaylen Samuels likely to work passing downs. The Steelers must beat the Ravens, who will be resting some starters, and have the Titans lose to get into the playoffs.

Dec. 24th • 12:31 PM