Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin has had an impressive offseason and is considered the favorite for number two duties behind starter James Conner.

Benjamin was a trendy breakout pick prior to NFL free agency and the 2022 NFL Draft, but the additions of Darrell Williams and Keontay Ingram all but evaporated the high hopes many had for the former Arizona State Sun Devil. Now, just days away from the first preseason game, it has become clear that Benjamin has improved enough in the passing game (particularly in pass protection) that he has the leg up in the battle to be James Conner's 'tag-teammate'. Benjamin could carve out flex value if he distances himself from Williams and Ingram during the preseason. More of a deep league target, Eno is currently our 79th-ranked running back.

The Arizona Cardinals have re-signed RB James Conner to a three-year contract.

With Chase Edmonds in Miami, Conner is the lead back unless the Cardinals spend a higher draft pick on a back in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Cardinals RB James Conner (heel) and WR Rondale Moore (hamstring) are active for Super Wild Card Monday against the Los Angeles Rams.

Conner active means Chase Edmonds should be no worse than in a 50/50 split, but loses his lead dog role. Moore has been used sporadically and is a true boom/bust play against the Rams.

Cardinals RB James Conner (heel) did not practice Friday, while RB Chase Edmonds (ribs/toe) and WR Rondale Moore (ankle) were limited.

A second DNP is bad news for Conner, especially with Edmonds ailing as well.

Cardinals RB James Conner (heel) did not practice Thursday, while RB Chase Edmonds (ribs/toe) and WR Rondale Moore (ankle) were limited.

The assumption is all three play, but Conner has to practice Friday in some capacity to have any confidence he suits up Monday night.

Cardinals RB Chase Edmonds told reporters Thursday that he is playing Monday night despite rib and toe injuries. HC Kliff Kingsbury had previously said that Edmonds and RB James Conner (heel) would be game-day decisions.

Expect both to play their complementary roles against the Rams.

Cardinals RB James Conner (heel) is questionable for Week 18 against the Seattle Seahawks.

Related Player: Eno Benjamin

If Conner were unable to play, Eno Benjamin would start with Chase Edmonds out.

Cardinals HC Kliff Kingsbury told reporters Friday that RB Chase Edmonds (ribs/toe) will not play Week 18 against the Seahawks.

Related Players: James Conner, Eno Benjamin

With James Conner battling a heel injury, Eno Benjamin could be in line for more work Week 18.

Cardinals RB James Conner (heel) and WR Rondale Moore (ankle) are questionable for Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys.

Related Players: Chase Edmonds, Andy Isabella

Both players are needed as the Cardinals try to get set for the playoffs. Conner has TD upside and Moore is more of a desperation flex play.