Rushed for a 3rd-quarter TD on Arizona’s 71-yard drive, contributing to the game’s most decisive stretch in a day with uneven offensive moments.

James Conner steady workload, dual-threat value, fantasy RB2 floor

Conner is an anytime TD candidate powered by red-zone opportunities and a favorable game script. If Arizona leans on the run late or runs a designed screen near the goal line, setting him up for a short score, his upside remains solid.

Conner salvaged Week 1 with a 4-yard receiving TD; 12 carries for 39 yards, while Benson exploded for 69 rushing yards on eight carries. Week 2 vs Carolina keeps him in RB2 territory with possible split carries but remains Arizona’s lead back.

Conner is the Cardinals' steady red-zone option, with Week 1 highlighting a favorable rushing script as Arizona opened as a 6.5-point favorite. After handling 67% of inside-the-5 touches in Week 1, he remains the primary goal-line back, especially in a game-script that likely lends itself to efficient red-zone conversion.