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Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner was a fantasy star in 2021 when he scored 18 total touchdowns. In 2022, he was actually a more efficient running back with more total rushing yards and more yards per carry but saw his scoring production decrease to only 7 scores — a far more ordinary number.
Below, we look at James Conner‘s 2021 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.
The 2-time Pro Bowler is expected to have a heavy workload in 2023 with a new offensive system and a new head coach. For fantasy players, that workload comes with hope for the potential to return to his 2021 offensive production.
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James Conner’s ADP: 58.13
(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)
Conner has an ADP of 58.13 in redraft leagues, which puts him, depending on the size of the league, in the range of the 5th or 6th round.
He is ranked 56th among all players and 20th among running backs. He falls just behind Minnesota Vikings RB Alexander Mattison (55.82) and Houston Texans RB Dameon Pierce (55.82).
He is right at the back end of the starters who get what is a clear No. 1 running back workload.
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James Conner’s 2022 stats
Games: 13
Carries | rushing yards: 183 | 782
Rushing touchdowns: 7
Receptions | receiving yards: 46 | 300
Receiving touchdowns: 1
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The Cardinals’ new offensive system is expected to be more run-heavy than before, and with QB Kyler Murray out at least the first 4 games of the season, Conner could see more usage than he has in his career. Arizona is expected to use running backs a lot more in the passing game, too.
However, without Murray, defenses will certainly make Conner the focal point of their game plans.
The question about Conner is health. He has yet to make it through a season without missing games due to injury.
If he stays healthy, he could be looking at his first career 1,000 yard season and could have 1,500 total yards from scrimmage and 10-plus touchdowns.
He certainly could be a fantasy sleeper like he was in 2021.
Don’t overdraft him, but taking him in 5th or 6th round is a very reasonable pickup.
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