Who Should I Start? James Conner or Devin Singletary

Monday, September 22, 6:34 PM

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (ankle) underwent season-ending surgery on Monday after suffering a significant right ankle injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game. Conner was carted off with his ankle immobilized, and head coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed he won't return this season. With Conner sidelined, the Cardinals will turn to second-year back Trey Benson, who has been highly efficient, averaging 6.0 yards per carry (second among RBs). Gannon praised Benson before the season, noting he viewed both Conner and Benson as capable starters. Benson now projects as the lead option in Arizona's backfield, while Emari Demercado is expected to mix in behind him.

Saturday, November 15, 9:57 AM

New York Giants running back Devin Singletary took the backseat to Tyrone Tracy Jr. in Week 10's loss to the Bears, but was productive playing 34.3% of snaps, handling 11 touches for 73 yards from scrimmage. Singletary outsnapped Tracy 31 to 26 in Week 9, but Tracy returned to his expected lead role in Week 10. The Giants' backfield looks like it will be a running back-by-committee moving forward, with a lean toward Tracy, limiting the upside of both. With interim head coach Mike Kafka replacing Brian Daboll this week, it will be interesting to see if anything changes with how he distributes the backfield touches. Singletary could stay involved on pass downs and catch a few more checkdowns with a less mobile Jameis Winston starting for an injured Jaxson Dart (concussion) in Week 11 against the Green Bay Packers. Singletary profiles as an RB4 for Sunday, making him tough to trust in any lineup outside of deeper leagues.