In Week 1, Conner rushed 16 times for 50 yards and a touchdown. He also caught three-of five-targets for 33 yards. In Week 2, he received 21 carries and rumbled for 122 yards and a touchdown, as the Cardinals dominated the Los Angeles Rams, 41-10.
So what happened in Week 3?
It wasn’t a playing time issue, as he played 44 snaps, good for 75%. In Weeks 1 and 2, he was in on 67% and 62% of the snaps.
It wasn’t a game script thing. Late in the second period, the Lions led by 12 and 10 points, but it was a one-score game the rest of the way.
The answer?
The Lions are really, really good at defending the run. In Week 1, they held the Rams to 3.6 yards per carry and 83 total yards on the ground. Los Angeles rushed for 22 yards below expectation. In Week 2, they limited the Buccaneers to 3.0 yards per carry and 70 total rushing yards. Tampa Bay ran for 13 yards below expectation.
Conner will be fine…for as long as he’s healthy. Be wary of running backs going up against the Lions, though.
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