But beyond the dunking on a teammate, this goes back to that Steelers attitude and how tightly knit the locker room is. Can James Conner keep up his red hot start to the season? The best you can hope for from Conner right now is probably PPR value, and considering he had an average draft position that ranged from 37th to 41st overall (depending on format), that's not good as we head into Week 2 of this very young season. James Conner profile page, biographical information, injury history and news The Pitt alum is on pace for a shade under 1,200 rushing yards this season. The biggest challenge facing Conner, is the quality of defense he will be seeing in the coming weeks. Instead, most managers had the painful decision of whether or not to play him each and every Sunday, which was sometimes an utter waste when his injury immediately flared up. In addition to providing DFS gameplay advice, Michael also participates in DFS contests on FanDuel using his personal account, username king_mizzard. Film Room: Where in the world is Minkah Fitzpatrick? We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. As for James Conner, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has stated Conner is the team’s feature back on a number of occasions. James Conner Fantasy Outlook In some ways, it might almost have been better if Conner was ruled out for the season in 2019. Predicting the Steelers’ Week 6 inactive list vs. the Browns, Film Room: The Steelers want even more versatility from their DBs, Pittsburgh Steelers Fact or Fiction: Challenge Accepted edition, Pre-Game Podcast: Steelers vs. the Browns, Week 6, The UPMC Children’s hospital honors Steelers legend Brett Keisel for a decade of donation. After a … This is a team that has consistently been in playoff contention despite things like using its third-string quarterback to stitch together a winning season. It may seem as simple as innocent trolling but the context in which the trolling exists says a lot about how loose and tension-free Pittsburgh is. Life is good for Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner. The Steelers are also playing in the fourth quarter with the lead, and find themselves needing to kill some of the clock when they are on offense. The 2018 breakout star suffered an ankle injury, and after a down season last year with injury after injury for Conner, that's bad news for everyone. While the strategies and player selections recommended in his articles are his personal views, he may deploy different strategies and player selections when entering contests with his personal account. There are a few things to love about this, but let’s start with the obvious. It was the exact Week 1 that all James Conner fantasy owners dreaded on Monday Night against the New York Giants. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on All NFL and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner stepped his game up for mom. He has improved every week of the season and it will be interesting to see how comfortable he looks after a bye week. Mike Tomlin is criminally underappreciated as an elite head coach, and things like this happen that aren’t quantifiable in terms of playbook success but count just as much when considering how well crafted the Steelers chemistry is. After a rough Week 1 in which his night ended early due to injuries, it appears that he’s back on track as the top guy in the Steelers backfield. PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 20: James Conner #30 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates his touchdown with Ben Roethlisberger #7 during the first quarter agains the Denver Broncos at Heinz Field on September 20, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Conner had that week-to-week status last year, and he's already trending in the same direction in 2020. James Conner getting dunked on by his Steelers teammates is both funny and a reason why they’re so dang good. Conner’s story is deeper than just a three-week turnaround but in the micro sense, it’s a nice chapter. And if teams do stack the box (like Houston attempted) Roethlisberger isn't afraid to call a run pass option and find miss match wide receivers in one on one matchups. Outside of the game against the Giants, Conner has been the engine of this offense. After a rough start out of the gate, Conner has put up over 100 rushing yards per game against the Texans and Broncos, and has showed no signs of slowing down. The Steelers star safety hasn’t been noticeable this year, but why? In fact, it’s one that he celebrated on Instagram with a photo that his teammates quickly jumped all over and used as an opportunity to troll him. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. According to Pro Football Focus, two players on the Steelers’ defense are still ranked first in the NFL at their respective positions. These week-to-week injuries are a killer to your fantasy lineup. Conner shared a video of him surprising his mother, Kelly Bibbs, with the new home. Instead, most managers had the painful decision of whether or not to play him each and every Sunday, which was sometimes an utter waste when his injury immediately flared up. That goes a long way and is yet another testament to Steelers culture that produces as many wins as it does laughs. Sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook today and get your first bet risk free for up to $1,000! The backfield has averaged 139.7 yards per game, good enough for 8th overall across the entire NFL. Why Chiefs-Ravens is the best game of the NFL season, Chargers lose Chris Harris as injury bug continues to bite, Mahomes' mom to MNF announcer: 'Stop calling my son Pat', Patrick Mahomes makes NFL history against Ravens, Patrick Mahomes quote should scare rest of the NFL. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. To make matters worse, Benny Snell Jr. stepped in and was more effective than the starter, rushing for 113 yards on 19 attempts (5.9 yards per carry). This Diet Coke senior photo is ripe for the trolling, and he should have known what he was getting into when he posted this. MLB Power Rankings: Who has the best chances of winning the World Series? It’s not just Conner that life is good for, the Steelers overall are off to a hot start and sit among the undefeated teams pulling the puppet strings in their respective conferences through the first three weeks. The views expressed in their articles are the author's alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of FanDuel. James Conner getting dunked on by his Steelers teammates is both funny and a reason why they’re so dang good. Now, this backfield has likely become a timeshare moving forward, even if Conner is healthy for Week 2 against the Denver Broncos. James Arnold Conner, age 55, Golden Valley, AZ 86413 View Full Report Known Locations: Golden Valley AZ, 86413, Morristown TN 37814, Bean Station TN 37708 Possible Relatives: Deborah P Conner, Jacqueline L Conner, James A Conner Sunday saw Pittsburgh come from behind to beat the Houston Texans, a feat made impressive by the fact that the Steelers shut their opponent out in the second half. 718k Followers, 847 Following, 6 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from James Conner (@jamesconner) Your privacy is safe with us. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. Steelers RBs James Conner, Benny Snell expected to split carries vs. Broncos (per @RapSheet)https://t.co/i7vXGQ17pw pic.twitter.com/U3a64OB3oK. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. When healthy thus far in 2020, Conner … 2 Steelers defenders are at the top of their position groups 4 games into the 2020 season. Steelers running back James Conner is riding the wave of back-to-back dominate performances. They not only take up a spot, but they prevent you from signing the proper replacement that's only available for a short period. As for James Conner, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has stated Conner is the team’s feature back on a number of occasions. If the Steelers can establish a down field passing attack, I think Conner will be able to gash a number of these opponents. Losing teams do not do this. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The Steelers as a collective have been an outstanding rushing team in 2020. If your friend did this, you’d be hard pressed to not give them a hard time about it, so multiply that by the blustery swagger of an NFL locker room and you get exactly what happened in the comments of Conner’s photo. Since the Steelers quarterback has returned to the line up opposing teams have been forced to respect the passing attack, and specifically the deep ball. One of the biggest contributing factors in both James Conner and the running attack as a whole’s success has hinged on Ben Roethlisberger. While Conner might not quite reach that, I believe if he can play in all 16 games Conner will eclipse 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career. When healthy thus far in 2020, Conner has averaged 20 touches per game and is averaging well over 6 yards per touch. Michael Obermuller is not a FanDuel employee. Even if he's back out there, it's hard to rely on him outperforming his replacement with a bum ankle, especially since he couldn't outperform him when he was healthy. The Steelers running back has strung together a couple of impressive weeks, but how long will it last? (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images). In some ways, it might almost have been better if Conner was ruled out for the season in 2019. Can James Conner keep up this pace? What do you think? Teams that are not well coached and fully synced up do not do this. Life is good for Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner. Instead of desperately trying to crawl back into games through the air, the team is content giving the ball to its featured back though Mack truck sized openings. Conner had six rushes for nine yards against the same New York Giants defense that got torched by Snell Jr. https://twitter.com/Steelersdepot/status/1310570384010309634. Conner specifically seems to embody the Steelers attitude of sticking to something even if the going gets tough. Which is a stark contrast to the 2019 Steelers whom ranked 29th in the NFL with 90.4 rushing yards per game. Which has directly led to less defensive players crowding the line of scrimmage and less blitzing from opposing defenses. Let us know in the comments below! First Philadelphia is 12th in rushing yards allowed per game, the Cleveland is 5th, Tennessee is an abysmal 29th and then Baltimore is seventh.