If the Pittsburgh Steelers are to conquer their New England Patriots demons Sunday afternoon, they reportedly will have to do so without their top running back.
James Conner is “unlikely” to play against New England, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Saturday, citing a source. Conner already has missed his team’s last two games while nursing an ankle injury suffered Week 12 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The second-year back is expected to return for Week 16, though.
On our NFL GameDay Kickoff show: #Steelers RB James Conner, listed as questionable with an ankle injury, is unlikely to play vs. the #Patriots, source said. He should be good to go Week 16, though.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 15, 2018
From @nflnetwork's GameDay Kickoff pre-game show: Get ready for #Steelers RB Jaylen Samuels & for Stevan Ridley's revenge game, as James Conner is unlikely to play vs. #Patriots. pic.twitter.com/4KWbWaz8IB
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 15, 2018
Playing in place of star back Le’Veon Bell, Conner has emerged as one of the NFL’s best all-around backs.
The University of Pittsburgh product has racked up 909 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground, while hauling in 52 catches for 467 yards and a score in the passing game.
