The Arizona Cardinals will face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 13. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding RB James Conner.
Is James Conner Playing in Week 13?
Conner is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he is on track to play this weekend.
We’ll continue to monitor the Cardinals’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit James Conner in Week 13?
Week 12 was a mess for the Cardinals in all regards, and yet James Conner did his best to keep you competitive with his second straight five-catch performance. He has now finished each of his past five contests as a top-20 back, and while he lacks the ceiling of a Jonathan Taylor or a James Cook, he deserves to be ranked right alongside them, if not ahead.
Conner currently ranks fifth in the league in carries inside the opponent’s 25-yard line (Joe Mixon, Kyren Williams, Saquon Barkley, and David Montgomery are the only players with more), and I’ll take that to the bank against the sixth-worst red-zone defense in the league.
It’s OK to have long-term health concerns, but until we see signs of decline, you’re playing him without any thought.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 13 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
James Conner’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
As of 8 AM ET on Sunday morning, Conner is projected to score 15.8 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 15.2 rushing attempts for 67 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. It also includes 2.6 receptions for 20.1 yards and 0.1 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
James Conner’s Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.
Conference Championship RB PPR Rankings
1) Saquon Barkley | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) James Cook | BUF (at KC)
3) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
4) Isiah Pacheco | KC (vs. BUF)
5) Kareem Hunt | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Austin Ekeler | WAS (at PHI)
7) Ray Davis | BUF (at KC)
8) Ty Johnson | BUF (at KC)
9) Samaje Perine | KC (vs. BUF)
10) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI (vs. WAS)
11) Jeremy McNichols | WAS (at PHI)
12) Will Shipley | PHI (vs. WAS)
13) Carson Steele | KC (vs. BUF)
14) Reggie Gilliam | BUF (at KC)
15) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
