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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Blake Corum vs James ConnerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

James Conner is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Blake Corum's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

James Conner is the better fantasy play this season.

James Conner has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.0-PPG advantage is real (11.0 to 7.0), and James Conner's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Blake Corum is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBLos Angeles Rams#47

Blake Corum

PPG

7.0

Games

Rush Yds

746

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 11

RBArizona Cardinals#99PPG LEADER

James Conner

PPG

11.0

Games

Rush Yds

752

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

218

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Blake Corum

James Conner

Head to Head

7.0 PPG11.0 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Blake Corum: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #47 at the position). James Conner: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Blake Corum is producing at 32% of elite pace and James Conner at 50%. That ranking gap means Blake Corum carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Blake Corum vs James Conner: The Full Breakdown

Blake Corum and James Conner are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Blake Corum averaged 7.0 PPG across 17 games with the Los Angeles Rams, while James Conner posted 11.0 PPG in 14 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 4.0-PPG gap gives James Conner the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Blake Corum ran for 746 yards and 6 touchdowns; James Conner posted 752 and 5. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 11 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire James Conner at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Blake Corum is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Blake Corum (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. James Conner (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•James Conner outscored Blake Corum by a projected 68 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Blake Corum played 17 games in 2025 compared to James Conner's 14. That durability gap means Blake Corum contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Blake Corum scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Blake Corum vs James Conner: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Blake Corum	James Conner
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	11.0
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	119	154
Rushing Yards	746	752
Rush Yds/Game	43.9	53.7
Rushing TDs	6	5
Receptions	8	28
Receiving Yards	36	218
Targets	14	0
Total TDs	6	6
Age	25	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

James Conner outscored Blake Corum by 4.0 PPG in 2025 (11.0 to 7.0). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Blake Corum or James Conner in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, James Conner has the edge at 11.0 PPG compared to Blake Corum's 7.0 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Blake Corum and James Conner average in 2025?▾

Blake Corum averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. James Conner averaged 11.0 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

Do Blake Corum and James Conner share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Blake Corum and James Conner share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Blake Corum or James Conner a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

James Conner outscored Blake Corum by 4.0 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.