The Arizona Cardinals will host the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB James Conner.
Is James Conner Playing in Week 2?
Conner is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Cardinals’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit James Conner in Week 2?
Trey Benson came in to handle the third drive last weekend, but James Conner continued to be the featured Arizona back, and in this matchup, that gives him the potential to be a top-12 producer.
His 12 carries may have gained just 39 yards against the Saints, but he caught all four of his targets, one of which was a well-designed play-action shovel pass. I expect we will get some DFS ownership reprieve because of the limited efficiency and the highlight 51-yard run by Benson, and if that proves accurate, you can find me on Conner island this weekend.
Carolina allowed 4.9 yards per carry after contact to Jaguar running backs last week. One big carry skewed that, but if that’s going to happen again, Conner is still the percentage play to be the beneficiary (the Panthers were 11th worst in this regard last season, so it’s not as if Week 1 was some shocking result).
Conner impressed with a 21-carry, 122-yard, 1-TD performance against the Rams in Week 2 last season, and I don’t think that’s far from what we get in the late slate on Sunday.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Conner’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Conner is projected to score 16.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Conner to rush for 65 yards and 0.6 rushing touchdowns, while adding 3 receptions for 22 receiving yards and 0.1 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Panthers at Cardinals
Since the Cardinals play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 2 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
