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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

James Conner vs Parker WashingtonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

James Conner is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Parker Washington's 10.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

James Conner is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, James Conner (11.0 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Parker Washington (10.4 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.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBArizona Cardinals#99PPG LEADER

James Conner

PPG

11.0

Games

Rush Yds

752

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

218

Bye

Week 11

WRJacksonville Jaguars#27

Parker Washington

PPG

10.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

847

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

James Conner

Parker Washington

Head to Head

11.0 PPG10.4 PPG

14 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

James Conner: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 5 (Deep League) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

James Conner vs Parker Washington: The Full Breakdown

Comparing James Conner (RB, Arizona Cardinals) against Parker Washington (WR, Jacksonville Jaguars) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. James Conner averaged 11.0 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Parker Washington posted 10.4 PPG across 15 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.

James Conner has his bye in Week 11, Parker Washington in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: James Conner (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Parker Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•James Conner outscored Parker Washington by a projected 10 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Parker Washington played 15 games in 2025 compared to James Conner's 14. That durability gap means Parker Washington contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•James Conner scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Parker Washington caught 58 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 Parker Washington: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	James Conner	Parker Washington
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.0	10.4
Games Played	14	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	154	156
Rushing Yards	752	0
Rush Yds/Game	53.7	0.0
Rushing TDs	5	0
Receptions	28	58
Receiving Yards	218	847
Targets	0	95
Total TDs	6	5
Age	-	24
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

James Conner outscored Parker Washington by 0.6 PPG in 2025 (11.0 to 10.4). 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 James Conner or Parker Washington in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, James Conner has the edge at 11.0 PPG compared to Parker Washington's 10.4 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 Parker Washington average in 2025?▾

James Conner averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Parker Washington averaged 10.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are James Conner and Parker Washington's bye weeks in 2026?▾

James Conner (ARI) has a bye in Week 11, and Parker Washington (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.