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James Conner RB - ARI  James Conner RB - ARI | Leonard Fournette RB - TB  Leonard Fournette RB - TB |  | |
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| Avg Game | 10.0 | 8.6 | - |
| Avg Projection | 122.8 | 117.7 | - |
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James Conner RB - ARI James Conner RB - ARI | Leonard Fournette RB - TB Leonard Fournette RB - TB | |
| 2021 Schedule | ||
| Week 1 | at TEN | vs. DAL |
| Week 2 | vs. MIN | vs. ATL |
| Week 3 | at JAC | at LAR |
| Week 4 | at LAR | at NE |
| Week 5 | vs. SF | vs. MIA |
| Week 6 | at CLE | at PHI |
| Week 7 | vs. HOU | vs. CHI |
| Week 8 | vs. GB | at NO |
| Week 9 | at SF | BYE WEEK |
| Week 10 | vs. CAR | at WAS |
| Week 11 | at SEA | vs. NYG |
| Week 12 | BYE WEEK | at IND |
| Week 13 | at CHI | at ATL |
| Week 14 | vs. LAR | vs. BUF |
| Week 15 | at DET | vs. NO |
| Week 16 | vs. IND | at CAR |
| Week 17 | at DAL | at NYJ |
| Week 18 | vs. SEA | vs. CAR |
James Conner RB - ARI James Conner RB - ARI | Leonard Fournette RB - TB Leonard Fournette RB - TB | |
| Rushing | ||
| Rush Attempts | 159.6 | 156.4 |
| Rush Yards | 682.9 | 625.5 |
| Rush TDs | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Receiving | ||
| Receptions | 25.6 | 26.6 |
| Rec Yards | 185.8 | 185.8 |
| Rec TDs | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Points | ||
| Fantasy Points | 122.8 | 117.7 |
James Conner RB - ARI James Conner RB - ARI | Leonard Fournette RB - TB Leonard Fournette RB - TB | |
| 2020 Points | ||
| Week 1 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Week 2 | 18.1 | 23.6 |
| Week 3 | 20.9 | 2.2 |
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| Week 5 | 12.3 | 0.0 |
| Week 6 | 16.2 | ‐ |
| Week 7 | 11.1 | 9.7 |
| Week 8 | 12.0 | 7.1 |
| Week 9 | 2.0 | 4.1 |
| Week 10 | 4.8 | 3.0 |
| Week 11 | 9.9 | 8.6 |
| Week 12 | ‐ | 2.0 |
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| Week 14 | 1.8 | ‐ |
| Week 15 | ‐ | 18.5 |
| Week 16 | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Week 17 | 6.2 | 2.7 |
| Week 18 | ‐ | ‐ |
| Total | 129.6 | 128.9 |
| Average | 10.0 | 8.6 |
James Conner RB - ARI James Conner RB - ARI | Leonard Fournette RB - TB Leonard Fournette RB - TB | |
| 2020 Targets | ||
| Week 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Week 2 | 2 | 5 |
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James Conner RB - ARI James Conner RB - ARI | Leonard Fournette RB - TB Leonard Fournette RB - TB | |
| Expert | ||
| Kyle Yates FantasyPros | Conner's coming over from Pittsburgh to take on the vacated Kenyan Drake role, but we know by now that Conner's not exactly 100% of what he used to be. He's coming off of a disappointing season with the Steelers and he'll look to get back on track in this potentially dynamic offense. With splitting work with Edmonds, plus Murray stealing work around the goal line, there's only so much potential here for Conner in this offense. He'll be a fine RB3 for your roster that can start on some bye weeks, but fantasy managers shouldn't be holding out hope for him to be anything more than that. | Fournette came alive in the NFL Playoffs last year and was a key component to Tampa winning the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, this doesn't provide us with much more clarity on this backfield heading into 2021. Jones is still a part of this rotation - and he actually outproduced Fournette in the regular season last year - while Gio Bernard has also been brought in to be a reliable pass-catching option. Fournette could continue his success from the postseason and truly take over this starting job, which would instantly put him in the top-15 conversation. However, there's as equally strong of a possibility that Jones cleans up his fumbling problems and takes over. Adding Fournette to your roster certainly has its appeal, but his price needs to be appropriate. As a RB3 on your roster, you can absorb the potential fallout if Fournette doesn't pan out. Anything more than that though is playing with fire. |
| Mark Ringo Sleepers and Busts | I thought Fournette would win the job over Ronald Jones last year. That didn't happen. But when Jones went down with injury, it was Fournette who helped the Bucs win a title. His power running was like a semi rolling down the interstate. One strategy for fantasy owners to consider is to grab both Jones and Fournette. They're cheap enough with ADPs of 75 and 64 respectively. That way you lock up the RB spot for one of the best offenses in the league. | |
| Mike Tagliere FantasyPros | It's never a good thing for a running back to go from a workhorse role into a timeshare, but in Conner's case, it might be for the best. While operating as Le'Veon Bell's backup, Conner had pep in his step and performed like an RB1 when given the opportunity. But once he took over as the team's No. 1 running back, injuries continually piled up, letting his body know he wasn't capable of being that guy. Many are assuming that Chase Edmonds is the No. 1 running back in this offense, and while I believe that's the case, there's a non-zero percent chance that Conner takes over the Kenyan Drake role from last season that netted 239 carries and 31 targets. There's a reason the Cardinals signed him in free agency, so he will have a role, but the question is "how big?" He might be worth a late-round pick just in case he does get the Drake role (or even 80 percent of it). | It's easy to recall the good times Fournette had in the playoffs and use that as a reason to move him up draft boards, but don't let a couple games spoil what was a very mediocre season. He finished with more than 52 rushing yards just once all year, and that came in Week 2 against the Panthers. Fournette's primary source of fantasy points in 2020 was via the passing game, as he saw 47 targets in 13 games. Unfortunately, the Bucs added Gio Bernard, who's a much better receiver out of the backfield. Knowing that Bernard is the more reliable third-down option and that Ronald Jones is probably the better two-down option, that leaves Fournette in no man's land. He's not someone you're going to want to start every week. |
| Dan Harris FantasyPros | The question for Fournette in 2021 is are we going to see the regular season version of him or "Playoff Lenny? The regular season version, who saw fewer than half the snaps and rarely had an impact game, is a fantasy afterthought. The playoff version, who averaged 73% of the snaps and more than 20 touches per game, is a locked-in fantasy starter. The Bucs brought back almost all of their key contributors, but they also added Gio Bernard, who should cut into Fournette's work in the passing game (Fournette averaged more than five targets and four receptions per game in the playoffs). And, Bruce Arians has shown every inclination to switch "lead" running backs at the drop of a hat. In other words, Fournette is certainly worth a roster spot, but there are a ton of impediments to him become a reliable RB2 this year. Draft him as a bench piece with upside for more if there are injuries to his competition for touches. | |
| Kevin Wheeler The Draft Zone | Conner could see a bulk of the goaline work like Drake did last year, but Edmonds should take the rest of the fantasy value in this backfield. | |
| Wolf of Roto Street Roto Street Journal | Edmonds has yet to hold up as a feature back... nor has Conner, but he could be in for some monster games if he ever goes full blown workhorse this year. This was a high-upside landing spot, and Edmonds is no lock to start | Back w/ Bucs... goody! Him, RoJo, and Gio form among the most disturbing RBBC's in the league |
| Derek Lofland FantasyPros | Forunette resigned with the Buccaneers, but Ronald Jones II also had 172.3 fantasy points and tailed off at the end of the year with the emergence of Fournette. I see them both as RB3 to RB4 options that will vulture carries from each other. | |
