James Conner 2026 fantasy outlook and rest-of-season projection
- Age
- 31
- Height / weight
- 6'1", 233 lb
- Experience
- 10th season
- Drafted
- 2017 R3, #105
2025 Season
- PPR PPG
- 11.1
- Pos rank
- RB30
- Rostered
- 9%
Week 4 at Giants, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 12th vs. RBs, neutral
James Conner Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth RB on the sideline for now
On injured reserve, foot.
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished RB77 last season at 11.1 points per game.
Our 2026 Preseason Outlook
Conner's 2025 evaporated after three games, and the tape was ugly: 2.97 yards per carry, a -0.013 EPA per play, and just a 3.12 percent explosive-run rate as the foot injury sapped his burst. That cratered him to RB87 with only 25.3 fantasy points. The contrast with his prior form is stark. In 2024 he finished RB9 across 16 games on 1,094 rushing yards, 4.64 per carry, eight scores, and a 14.41 percent explosive-run rate, while 2023 paired 5.0 per carry with a strong 0.075 EPA per play.
The efficiency is real when he's upright, but the path narrowed. Arizona spent a premium pick on a back and added depth, threatening to push the 31-year-old into a committee or worse. Treat him as a late-round dart with clear standalone upside only if the rookie stumbles or a trade reopens the lead role he commanded for four years.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 95 running backs who played at least six games. Each bar is one running back, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Rushing volume
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
Receiving role
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
Efficiency
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
- Yards after contact per carry
- 1.75
- Broken tackles
- 3
- Explosive-run rate
- 3.1%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 6
- Snap share
- 50.0%
- Targets
- 9
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Broncos in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 NYG, 12thWk 5 DET, 19thWk 6 LAR, 25thWk 7 DEN, 6th
Risk
- InjuryHe's on injured reserve, foot.
- A tough matchupThe Rams in Week 6 (25th) is among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
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James Conner Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is James Conner's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
James Conner projects as a depth RB on the sideline for now for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is James Conner's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
James Conner is the RB77 in PPR points per game. That puts him in depth RB territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is James Conner's fantasy football upside?
James Conner's upside: the Broncos in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt James Conner's fantasy value?
James Conner's risks: he is on injured reserve, foot and the Rams in Week 6 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is James Conner's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.