NFL Trade Pitch Sees Vikings Acquire Pro Bowl RB to Ignite Offense
A trade pitch suggests the Vikings could acquire Pro Bowl running back James Conner to boost their offense under coach Kevin O'Connell.
James Conner Start or sit, Week 5
RB · Arizona Cardinals · #6
Injured Reserve
This week
NFL points post when each game's box score lands, shortly after the final.
Status
- Depth chart
- RB #4
- Offense
- College
- Pittsburgh
- Experience
- 10 seasons
Week
Week 5
Matchup
Detroit Lions
DFS salary
$4,600
Projection
6.0
Recent form
2025 season (3 games): 95 rush yds · 8 rec · 38 rec yds
- Wk 3@ SFL 15-1622 rush yds, 3 rec, 15 rec yds3.2 pts
- Wk 2vs CARW 27-2234 rush yds, 1 rush TD, 1 rec, 18 rec yds11.7 pts
- Wk 1@ NOW 20-1339 rush yds, 4 rec, 5 rec yds, 1 rec TD12.4 pts
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| 2025 · ARI | 3 | 0 | 0 |
James Conner: quick answers
- Who does James Conner play in week 5?
- James Conner faces Detroit Lions with the Arizona Cardinals.
- What is James Conner's DraftKings salary?
- $4,600 for week 5.
What's happening with James Conner
A trade proposal floated by analysts would send James Conner to Minnesota, pairing the Pro Bowl running back with coach Kevin O'Connell's offense. No deal is official, but the idea centers on giving the Vikings a proven ball carrier to strengthen their backfield and overall offensive production.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)