James Conner sprains ankle, severity should be known today Steelers running back James Conner is injured after being tackled by Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Adrian Phillips. Humphrey held receivers to only five yards per target and also had three picks and two touchdowns. The video that went viral of a mountain lion encounter in Utah has trail lessons for us all. In fact, running back Benny Snell Jr. looked vastly superior with 113 rushing yards compared to Conner’s nine yards. The Pittsburgh Steelers enjoyed a Monday Night Football win over the New York Giants in Week 1 of the 2020 NFL regular season. Conner is football’s Beau Bennett. It looked as if the Steelers had planned on... Photo by Al Bello/ Looking at the struggles and successes in the Steelers’ run game vs. the Giants in Week 1. 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While the Rams boast one of the NFL’s best defenses, this group just allowed the Dallas Cowboys to rush for 136 yards in Week 1. Coming off a 1,000-yard, eight-touchdown season, the 23-year-old hauled in only eight targets for 39 receiving yards against Denver. The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to stay in the win column when they host the Denver Broncos in Week 2. It can be included in his book’s second printing. The Patriots were the best defense in football during 2019, and Gilmore was their best player, winning Defensive Player of the Year. He's also record 12 sacks and seven interceptions already, showing himself to be a complete playmaker. Suddenly, he's become one of their most important after a breakout campaign, with 72 catches for 1,202 yards and nine touchdowns. He also plays well in coverage and has 22.5 career sacks. Conner … Thumbnail photo via Robert Deutsch/USA TODAY Sports Images, Thumbnail photo via Steelers running back James Conner is tackled on a run during the first quarter Monday night. Tennessee's offensive line does block the run well, but Henry also helped himself with great speed and elite ability to break tackles. Can James Conner keep up his red hot start to the season? The receiving situation is compelling. While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderating decisions are subjective. He didn’t look sharp in the team’s season-opening win against the New York Giants. However, there was a gaping hole at inside linebacker. The Steelers as a collective have been an outstanding rushing team in 2020. Instead, corrections will be made in a blog post or in an article. 21 Louisiana-Lafayette on Wednesday night in Sun Belt matchup of unbeaten teams, Mulraney, Guzan help Atlanta United to 1-1 tie with Miami, Jake Mulraney scored his first MLS goal, Brad Guzan made five saves, and Atlanta United rallied for a 1-1 tie with Inter Miami. James Conner has an ankle injury and is questionable to return. Adams made his third consecutive Pro Bowl with 83 catches for 997 yards and five touchdowns in only 12 regular season games. Here’ why Pittsburgh shouldn’t even consider re-signing him. James Conner profile page, biographical information, injury history and news After a two nice runs by James Conner, Ben Roethlisberger hit Chase Claypool in stride and the rookie sprinted into the end zone for his second... Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports James Conner and the Pittsburgh Steelers run game are on an impressive pace Heading into week 5 is usually is a good point to take stock of the season, and see where the team stands compared to previous years. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 3, 2019. Robert Deutsch/USA TODAY Sports Images, Boston College Head Coach Jerry York Named To U.S. Hockey Hall Of Fame, What Max Kellerman Believes Tom Brady’s Buccaneers Debut Says About QB. He is listed as doubtful on the team’s injury report. College Injury History. Everything took a turn on Thursday. In addition, tight end Jared Cook — an impact player in Week 1 — should see more targets and should be considered a top-five play in fantasy rankings this week. As the Dolphins look to develop Tua Tagovailoa, Parker's continue progress will be key. They shocked the football world when they selected Ferrell fourth overall last season, and he had only 4.5 sacks in 15 games during his rookie season. ALCS Game 4 Thread. Garrett was the first overall pick in the 2017 draft, and has quickly become an elite pass rusher. Following positive reports to begin the week, the team’s latest injury report is great news for a potential return. We also expect tight end Jonnu Smith to receive an expanded role, locking him in as a top-10 tight end in Week 2. That assumes Conner’s brittle body can handle even that. It was a playoff-caliber roster, with playmakers at nearly every position. Philadelphia his risen to prominence due in large part to their elite offensive line, but there's a major risk the line could slip this year after losing Pro Bowl right guard Brandon Brooks due to injury.