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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs James ConnerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to James Conner's 11.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Davante Adams (13.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. James Conner (11.0 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

RBArizona Cardinals#99

James Conner

PPG

11.0

Games

Rush Yds

752

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

218

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

James Conner

Head to Head

13.8 PPG11.0 PPG

14 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). James Conner: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 5 (Deep League) RB in most league formats.

Davante Adams vs James Conner: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Davante Adams (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against James Conner (RB, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while James Conner posted 11.0 PPG across 14 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. James Conner (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored James Conner by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs James Conner: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	James Conner
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	11.0
Games Played	14	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	154
Rushing Yards	0	752
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	53.7
Rushing TDs	0	5
Receptions	60	28
Receiving Yards	789	218
Targets	114	0
Total TDs	14	6
Age	33	-
Experience	11 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Davante Adams outscored James Conner by 2.8 PPG in 2025 (13.8 to 11.0). 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 Davante Adams or James Conner in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to James Conner's 11.0 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 Davante Adams and James Conner average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. James Conner averaged 11.0 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

Do Davante Adams and James Conner share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Davante Adams and James Conner share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.