There was much hand-wringing after James Conner had a handful of ineffective carries in the season opener before leaving the game with an ankle injury, which appeared to be a decision made out of an abundance of caution. It also appears to have been a wise decision, because he has looked like the James Conner of the 2018 season in the two games that have followed.
The fourth-year running back was a positive factor in both the running game and the passing game today in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ matchup against the Houston Texans, even if it didn’t always look flashy, despite being able to pick up some chunk plays over the course of the afternoon.