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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

James Conner vs Tyler AllgeierWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

James Conner is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Tyler Allgeier's 6.8 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 4.2-PPG advantage is real (11.0 to 6.8), and James Conner's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyler Allgeier 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#99PPG LEADER

James Conner

PPG

11.0

Games

Rush Yds

752

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

218

Bye

Week 11

RBAtlanta Falcons#49

Tyler Allgeier

PPG

6.8

Games

Rush Yds

514

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

James Conner

Tyler Allgeier

Head to Head

11.0 PPG6.8 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

James Conner: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Tyler Allgeier: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #49 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, James Conner is producing at 50% of elite pace and Tyler Allgeier at 31%. That ranking gap means Tyler Allgeier carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

James Conner vs Tyler Allgeier: The Full Breakdown

James Conner and Tyler Allgeier are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. James Conner averaged 11.0 PPG across 14 games with the Arizona Cardinals, while Tyler Allgeier posted 6.8 PPG in 17 appearances for the Atlanta Falcons.

A 4.2-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. James Conner ran for 752 yards and 5 touchdowns; Tyler Allgeier posted 514 and 8. 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. Tyler Allgeier 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. Tyler Allgeier (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•James Conner outscored Tyler Allgeier by a projected 71 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Allgeier played 17 games in 2025 compared to James Conner's 14. That durability gap means Tyler Allgeier contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Allgeier scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 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

James Conner vs Tyler Allgeier: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	James Conner	Tyler Allgeier
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.0	6.8
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	154	116
Rushing Yards	752	514
Rush Yds/Game	53.7	30.2
Rushing TDs	5	8
Receptions	28	14
Receiving Yards	218	96
Targets	0	16
Total TDs	6	8
Age	-	26
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

James Conner outscored Tyler Allgeier by 4.2 PPG in 2025 (11.0 to 6.8). 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 Tyler Allgeier in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, James Conner has the edge at 11.0 PPG compared to Tyler Allgeier's 6.8 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 Tyler Allgeier average in 2025?▾

James Conner averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tyler Allgeier averaged 6.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.2 points per game.

Do James Conner and Tyler Allgeier share a bye week?▾

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

Is James Conner or Tyler Allgeier a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

James Conner outscored Tyler Allgeier by 4.2 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.