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James Conner or Rashee RiceWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: James Conner is listed out (foot) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

James Conner is a Arizona Cardinals running back who averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2026. Rashee Rice is a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBArizona Cardinals
James Conner
PPG
11.0
Games
14
Rush Yds
752
Rush TDs
5
Rec
28
Rec Yds
218
Bye
Week 11
WRKansas City Chiefs#21 WR
Rashee Rice
PPG
11.6
Games
4
Rec
20
Rec Yds
243
Rec TDs
2
Targets
25
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

James Conner vs Rashee Rice: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJames ConnerRashee Rice
PPG (Half-PPR)11.011.6
Games Played144
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)15446
Rushing Yards7520
Rush Yds/Game53.70.0
Rushing TDs50
Receptions2820
Receiving Yards218243
Targets025
Total TDs62
Age-26
Experience-3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start James Conner or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for James Conner and Rashee Rice is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, James Conner averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Rashee Rice averaged 11.6.

Should I draft James Conner or Rashee Rice in 2026 fantasy football?▾

James Conner averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2026, and Rashee Rice averaged 11.6 across 4. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did James Conner and Rashee Rice average in 2026?▾

James Conner averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2026. Rashee Rice averaged 11.6 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are James Conner and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?▾

James Conner (ARI) has a bye in Week 11, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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