The Facts: Although he's not expected to play this afternoon, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is the latest to report that Conner (ankle) is likely to return next week road game in new Orleans.

Diehards Line: Conner made it on the practice field Friday and was initially listed as questionable before being downgraded to doubtful on Saturday. Jaylen Samuels and Stevan Ridley will continue to pick up the slack against the Patriots today.