Jeremiyah Love (ankle) sits out again on Thursday
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Key Points:
- James Conner is managing two ankle injuries this season, including a high-ankle sprain from preseason and a new ankle tweak suffered in Week 4, leading to limited practice participation and monitored reps.
- The Cardinals' pass blocking struggles have limited Conner's involvement in the passing game, resulting in a low 29 percent route participation rate and only 13 targets on the season.
- Tyler Allgeier has seen increased usage when Conner is limited but remains a low-value bench stash in fantasy leagues, especially in 12-team formats.
- Conner's production has become increasingly touchdown-dependent, and while he is expected to play in Week 5 against the Lions, his fantasy value is best considered as a borderline RB2/RB3.
- Conner has expressed fatigue and openness to sharing workload with teammates, reflecting ongoing concerns about his durability and the unpredictability of the Cardinals' backfield moving forward.
