Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner has achieved a significant milestone in his professional career by surpassing 1,000 rushing yards for the first time, after a game where he needed 110 yards to reach the mark. Conner, who joined the Cardinals in 2021, has shown consistent performance over his three seasons with the team. In his first season, he amassed 1,127 total yards and 18 touchdowns, ranking as the RB8 in PPR points per game. His second season saw a slight dip with 1,082 yards and 8 touchdowns, ranked RB10. In the 2023 season, he recorded 1,001 yards and 8 touchdowns, placing him as RB15. Notably, Conner is only the second running back in Cardinals history to have 1000+ scrimmage yards in each of his first three seasons, joining Ottis Anderson who accomplished the feat from 1979 to 1981. Conner's performance in the final game of the season included a 29-yard touchdown run, contributing to a 13-13 tie against the Seahawks. His efforts not only set a new personal single-season rushing record but also helped him finish the season with 1,040 rushing yards, 9 touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry on 27 carries. He also achieved the most rushing yards over expected (+63) by a Cardinals rusher since Week 6, 2020, and finished the season with +211 rushing yards over expected, the 3rd-most in the NFL. His accomplishment was a winning moment for bettors who placed wagers on him achieving 80+ rushing yards in the game.
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James Conner gained 150 rushing yards and a TD on 27 carries, including the most rushing yards over expected (+63) by a Cardinals rusher since Week 6, 2020. Conner finishes the 2023 season with +211 rushing yards over expected, 3rd-most in the NFL. #SEAvsARI | #BirdGang https://t.co/SLCzArSL7L
Cardinals have 308 yards, 165 by James Conner.
With that 26-yard gain, the Cardinals' James Conner hits 110 rushing yards on the afternoon and hits the 1,000-yard mark for the first time in his career.
James Conner has set a new single-season career high in rushing yards with 974.
The Cardinals have three straight plays of 25 yards or longer, including James Conner's 29-yard TD run and it's tied at 13 against the Seahawks. Conner has 12 carries for 84 yards. Needs 26 more to reach 1,000 yards for the season, which would be a first in his career.
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James Conner is the man. It's a 29-yard TD run, and he sets a career high for rushing yards in a season. Cardinals lead, and Conner closes in on 1,000. Needs 26 yards.
With 55 yards on 11 carries, the Cardinals' James Conner is halfway to the 110 yards he needs to record his first 1,000-yard rushing season.
James Conner needs 110 yards for the first time in his career, rushing for over 1K yards. (8/35 yds)
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James Conner is just the second RB in #Cardinals history to have 1000+ scrimmage yards in each of his first three seasons with the team. (Ottis Anderson 1979-81) https://t.co/zAT6hmmDMb
Cardinals RB James Conner, on his 2023 season. https://t.co/JqjkZ5D2uB
James Conner with the Cardinals 2021: 1,127 total yards, 18 TD, RB8 PPR points per game 2022: 1,082 yards, 8 TD, RB10 2023: 1,001 yards, 8 TD, RB15