Who Should I Start? James Conner or Kenneth Walker III

Thursday, May 29, 1:04 PM

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (knee) took part in voluntary organized team activities on Wednesday. "I'm ready," Conner said. "We ain't doing this forever." Conner injured his right knee in Week 16 of last year and had six touches before being pulled in Week 17. The Cardinals placed him on Injured Reserve for the Week 18 regular-season finale, but the 30-year-old veteran appears to be fine now and ready to go for the start of the 2025 season this fall. He racked up a career-high 1,518 scrimmage yards on 236 carries while catching 47 of 55 targets in 2024. It was the healthiest Conner had been in his career, so fantasy managers definitely should expect some more missed time given his age and physical running style. For now, he's still being considered a workhorse back in Arizona, but more injuries could give Trey Benson more of a role eventually.

Sunday, August 10, 4:08 PM

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (foot) was again absent from practice Sunday. The 24-year-old recently returned to practice after missing time earlier in training camp with a sore foot. Walker has been hampered by injuries over the last two seasons, playing in only 11 games last year and posting a stat line of 153 rushes for 573 yards and seven touchdowns. The dynamic power back, when healthy, has a nose for the end zone and has led the league in forced missed tackles and yards after contact. RotoBaller still projects him as RB16, as this latest absence is likely precautionary to ensure he is ready for Week 1, but given his history of various injuries, his status should continue to be monitored closely.