James Conner ran for 110 yards and two touchdowns, offensive lineman Jonah Williams added the first score of his NFL career and the Arizona Cardinals used a stellar defensive performance to beat the New England Patriots 30-17.

Conner can move into fifth place in the Cardinals’ all-time in career rushing list with a decent game against the Patriots.

The Arizona Cardinals did what good teams are supposed to do when they play lesser teams, beating the New England Patriots 30-17 Sunday at State Farm Stadium.

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner is coming off his best game of the season and now gets a favorable matchup Sunday against the struggling Carolina Panthers, who have lost four straight.

December 16 - James Conner rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday as the Arizona Cardinals stayed in the NFC West title race with a 30-17 win over the New England Patriots in Glendale, Ariz. Conner blew the game open in the fourth quarter with a ...

What were the reactions of Arizona Sports hosts and writers to the Cardinals' win over the Patriots on Sunday keeping them alive in the playoff hunt?

With a weaker opponent in the building after three straight difficult matchups, the Cardinals' run game once again shone. James Conner finished with 110 yards on 16 carries and Murray added 11 yards on five attempts. The Cardinals averaged 5.1 yards per carry and finished with 163 rushing yards, their most since Week 9.

Arizona evened their record to 7-7 and snapped a three-game losing streak in a 30-17 win over the Patriots in Week 15.

But the Cardinals shook off that rough start with a stellar day of defense, James Conner ran for 110 yards and two touchdowns, and the Arizona Cardinals rolled past the New England Patriots 30-17.

Happy holidays to the faithful readers of the Backfield Report. With holiday SZN in full swing and travel plans in store, I am condensing this week’s article and only writing up the backfields where more information is needed.

Former Pitt Panthers star running back James Conner may return earlier than expected for the Arizona Cardinals. Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon spoke at a recent press conference and said that Conner has a chance to play in their upcoming matchup against their NFC West divisional rival in the Los Angeles Rams on the road on Dec.

Cardinals running backs James Conner and Trey Benson are both dealing with injuries ahead of Saturday's game against the Rams.