He technically missed Week 18 with a knee injury, but 2024 was still the healthiest season of Conner's career, following seven straight years with multiple missed games. Good health led him to career highs of 283 touches and 1,508 yards from scrimmage, along with his fourth consecutive season of eight-plus touchdowns. Unfortunately, this is more likely a red flag for future regression than it is the sign of a new day, because Conner's ruthlessly physical running style places a high toll on both tacklers and himself. This can make Conner slightly challenging as a fantasy asset, because flickering availability undermines his otherwise superb per-snap production. A player like that is at risk of ending up on your bench during his productive games, and in your lineup for the ones he leaves early. Still, all indications are that Arizona views Conner as a workhorse running back despite the 2024 third-round selection of Trey Benson, so if Conner stays relatively healthy again he'll likely prove a steal at his ADP (again). Benson's speed could prove increasingly tempting to Arizona coaches if his fundamentals improve from last year, and with Conner turning 30 in May it wouldn't be shocking if significant athletic decline set in without prior notice. Until then, Conner should offer strong per-play production both as a runner and receiver.
