Unfortunately, it’s truly a matter of when and not if. Silly me. Fantasy Impact Conner’s baseline is likely as at least an RB3, but that all depends on how involved other running backs will be in the offense. Updated: September 22, 2020 James Conner ruined Week 1 for countless fantasy football owners. Conner can undoubtedly be a reliable weekly starting running back, but in the third or fourth round, you’re banking on the potential for top-ten upside, which just doesn’t exist, in my opinion. The Broncos (8th), Eagles (14th), Cowboys (10th), and Bills (3rd) were some of the best defenses against running backs last year, so Conner will likely struggle in those games, but there are enough low-end defenses on the Steelers’ schedule that he should be just fine in that regard. 2020 fantasy player outlook for James Conner, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers By CBS Sports Staff Jul 13, 2020 at 8:44 pm ET1 min read Steelers running backs have been gold for Fantasy … He then rewarded those willing to trust him in Week 2, returning to his workhorse role and showing zero ill-effects. Jaylen Samuels and Benny Snell are also recent draft picks by this team, and I expect both to be somewhat involved in the offense. We often refer to a limited shelf life for running backs and James Conner is a prime example of why. section: | slug: 2020-outlook-james-conner | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | 8:44 pm ET. However, selecting Conner in the first few rounds is likely a major risk due to Ben Roethlisberger being 38 as well as the high level of competition for backfield touches. Outlook & Fantasy Value October 11, 2020 James Conner's fantasy value is measured by his average draft position (ADP) in fantasy football mock drafts . Fantasy / James Conner: Fantasy Outlook 2020 ; By Athlon Sports, 7/7/20, 12:45 PM EDT . I’m concerned about James Conner’s fantasy value at his current ADP, which has him being selected ahead of Austin Ekeler, Kenyan Drake, and David Johnson in many leagues. “We’re excited about him getting back to health and displaying that in 2020.”. He was the RB6 in fantasy. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 3. The Bengals (23rd) and Browns (18th) should be more forgiving matchups in running back defense. Hell, even last year with steaming garbage under center, Conner averaged 17.4 FPPG in the contests that he fully finished, good for the RB9 last season. That remains his health, and always will. James Conner/Benny Snell Meanwhile, Benny Snell, rumored to be Conner’s 1A, was a distant afterthought. The coaches seem willing to give him another shot as the lead back, and that optimism will help push his Fantasy stock into late Round 3/early Round 4. Beard has been trimmed. Steelers hopeful James Conner will be back to “lead dog” status this year https://t.co/aZB6UQo3nC pic.twitter.com/jN7Bl7zQz1, — Fantasy Jabber (@FantasyJabber) May 15, 2020. Last year's unavailability (six games missed) and inconsistency (seven games with under 15 PPR points/12 non-PPR points) cost him some standing in Fantasy. The Steelers’ offense will look wildly different in 2020 after their offseason additions. Lover of workhorse backs, target hog wideouts, and Game of Thrones. In ESPN Leagues, just owning Conner gave you a 75.9% chance at making the playoffs. Naturally, there's upside for Conner to be the best running back in The Burgh, but it will mean rushing and receiving efficiently and staying healthy while fending off competition. In particular, target owners scrambling from Christian McCaffrey or Saquon Barkley injuries. 5. Then, on the eve of the season, Tomlin drove home: "Our bell cow is James Conner." 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Hockenson to Deliver Fantasy Gold. I can see Conner finishing as a back-end RB1 in 2020, but I would put about a 30% likelihood on that, especially given his history of injuries. Projections for the season ahead. Aspiring to be the "Brady" and "Leo" of the fantasy universe. Conner, at minimum, rises a steep +30 spots on my Rest of Season Big Board, to 37 overall. It’s hard to imagine the offense returning to that elite level (6th in points scored, 4th in total yards) as Antonio Brown is no longer around, however. In 2018, Conner’s 16-game pace was good for 265 carries for 1,191 yards and 15 touchdowns on the ground, as well as 68 receptions for 610 yards and two touchdowns through the air – that surely would have made him a top-five running back in fantasy. They’ll feel far more obligated to ignore Conner’s massive risk and hand over Low-End WR1 / Elite WR2 ( (Golladay, Moore, Diggs) to secure a replacement plan. Conner played 50 of 65 snaps (77%), … Your email address will not be published. “I’m a featured-runner type guy by mentality,” he admitted, and his actions speak louder than words.

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