Trey Benson

NFL Insider Albert Breer reported that Conner was expected to play despite the questionable tag, with the team's inactives 90 minutes prior to kickoff confirming his report. Fellow running back Trey Benson is inactive, leaving the likely bulk of work to Conner for as long as his body holds up. Also inactive for the Cardinals are S Jammie Robinson, S Joey Blount, LB Milo Eifler, LB Benton Whitley, TE Travix Vokolek, and WR Xavier Weaver.

Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) is active for tonight s game vs. the Rams. RB Trey Benson (ankle) is inactive, leaving RBs Michael Carter and DeeJay Dallas behind Conner. Conner was limited in practice all week and listed as questionable after hurting his knee six days ago. He won t be at 100% tonight and could have his touches scaled back with the Cardinals eliminated from postseason contention. Check your Team Intel page to see if Conner belongs in your starting lineup.

Knee injury #AZCardinals star RB James Conner, who is questionable with a knee injury, is expected to play against the #Rams, source said. No hope for the playoffs, extension already signed, and Conner is slated to play at less than 100% for his team. (Ian Rapoport on X) FF Today's Take: Conner suffered a knee injury last week against the Panthers as he rumbled for 117 yards and 1 TD. He was limited in practice all week and is listed as Questionable. It's safe to wonder if he'll have his typical workload making him a risky high-end RB against the Rams on Saturday evening. His backup Trey Benson is also listed as Questionable with a knee injury.

After James Conner (knee) left the game, Carter was the bellcow for the Arizona rushing attack, and he handled it well. The 25-year-old was able to find creases between the tackles and used his speed on some of his outside runs. It wasn't dominating by any means, but effective nevertheless. If Conner and Trey Benson can't go again, Carter should see a lot of touches again in Week 18.

Conner was hit with a questionable tag after the Cardinals' final practice of the week, but Breer reports the team expects him to play against the Rams, who are still battling for their playoff lives in the NFC. Rookie Trey Benson's (ankle) status is considered "up in the air," according to Breer, but even if he is active, it's hard to imagine him having much of an impact with Conner also on the field. Conner will profile as a fringe RB1/RB2 against a Rams defense that's allowed the 12th-most PPR points per game to opposing RBs since Week 12.