James Conner Busy In Loss

2024 Fantasy Football Impact

Conner lost some third-down snaps to backup RB Emari Demercado – a trend we saw develop in 2023. Rookie Round 3 pick Trey Benson handled just 3 carries for 13 yards. (Benson's exciting talent makes him a fine stash if you have a deep bench, but it's clear he won't be a big part of the backfield early on.)

Still, the former Steeler found the end zone early for Arizona, converting on an inside run from the 3 yard-line. He ranked second on the team in receiving yards (33) on a day that found Kyler Murray throw for only 162 yards.

Overall, Conner looked healthy, breaking several tackles and showing plenty of burst. Facing a Bills defense missing LB Matt Milano certainly helped.

Week 2 brings a matchup with a Rams run defense that doesn’t project as a strength. They'll also travel to Arizona after playing the night game in Detroit on Sunday.

DFS Impact

Conner cost only $6.1K on FanDuel this week; $6.2K on DraftKings. He projects at a similar price range against the Rams, making him a viable cash-game option in early looks.