Jeremiyah Love (ankle) will not play vs. Rams
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Key Points:
- James Conner is managing a high-ankle sprain from preseason and reportedly tweaked his other ankle in Week 4, leading to limited practice participation and reduced workload.
- Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury cited pass blocking struggles as a reason for Conner’s low route participation (29%) and limited involvement in the passing game, impacting his fantasy value.
- Conner’s production has become increasingly touchdown-dependent, and while he remains a viable RB2/3 option, his weekly floor is declining due to injuries and limited touches.
- Tyler Allgeier saw increased involvement in Week 4 during Conner’s absence but offers limited standalone fantasy value, making him more suitable for deeper leagues.
- Conner is expected to play in Week 5 against the Lions but with monitored reps and a likely reduced workload, placing him on the RB3 borderline for fantasy purposes.
