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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

James Conner vs Javonte WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.1 PPG to James Conner's 11.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Javonte Williams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.1-PPG advantage is real (14.1 to 11.0), and Javonte Williams's 13 touchdowns show scoring upside. James Conner 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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RBArizona Cardinals#99

James Conner

PPG

11.0

Games

Rush Yds

752

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

218

Bye

Week 11

RBDallas Cowboys#12PPG LEADER

Javonte Williams

PPG

14.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,201

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

137

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

James Conner

Javonte Williams

Head to Head

11.0 PPG14.1 PPG

14 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

James Conner: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Javonte Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #12 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, James Conner is producing at 50% of elite pace and Javonte Williams at 64%. That ranking gap means Javonte Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

James Conner vs Javonte Williams: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. James Conner (Arizona Cardinals) finished the 2025 season averaging 11.0 fantasy points per game in 14 games. Javonte Williams (Dallas Cowboys) came in at 14.1 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Javonte Williams carries a 3.1-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. James Conner ran for 752 yards and 5 touchdowns; Javonte Williams posted 1201 and 11. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

James Conner has his bye in Week 11, and Javonte Williams rests in Week 14. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Javonte Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. James Conner is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: James Conner (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Javonte Williams (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Javonte Williams outscored James Conner by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Javonte Williams played 16 games in 2025 compared to James Conner's 14. That durability gap means Javonte Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Javonte Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Javonte Williams caught 35 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

James Conner vs Javonte Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	James Conner	Javonte Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.0	14.1
Games Played	14	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	154	226
Rushing Yards	752	1,201
Rush Yds/Game	53.7	75.1
Rushing TDs	5	11
Receptions	28	35
Receiving Yards	218	137
Targets	0	51
Total TDs	6	13
Age	-	26
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Javonte Williams holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.1 points per game. James Conner averaged 11.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start James Conner or Javonte Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Javonte Williams has the edge at 14.1 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 James Conner and Javonte Williams average in 2025?▾

James Conner averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are James Conner and Javonte Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

James Conner (ARI) has a bye in Week 11, and Javonte Williams (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is James Conner or Javonte Williams a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Javonte Williams outscored James Conner by 3.1 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.