James Conner Fantasy Week 1: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Commanders

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner will be up against the team with last year's 11th-ranked run defense, the Washington Commanders (113.3 yards conceded per game), in Week 1 -- kicking off at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday.

Is Conner a daily fantasy option for you this week, as he goes up against the Commanders? More stats and information can be found below, so take a look.

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Conner vs. Commanders Game Info

• Matchup: Arizona Cardinals at Washington Commanders
• Game Day: September 10, 2023
• Game Time: 1:00 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 11.24
• Projected Rushing Yards: 69.65
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.46
• Projected Receiving Yards: 14.39
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.06

Conner 2022 Fantasy Performance

• In 2022, Conner picked up 154.2 fantasy points (11.9 per game) -- 19th at his position, 59th in the NFL.
• In his best game last year -- Week 10 versus the Los Angeles Rams -- Conner accumulated 20.6 fantasy points. His stat line: 21 carries, 69 yards, 2 TDs.
• In Week 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Conner had another strong showing with 18.0 fantasy points, thanks to 15 carries, 79 yards, 1 TD; 7 receptions, 41 yards.
• In Week 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders, Conner posted a season-low 5.1 fantasy points, courtesy of this stat line: 7 carries, 25 yards; 2 receptions, 26 yards.
• Conner had 5.7 fantasy points -- 13 carries, 39 yards -- in his second-worst performance of the year (Week 3 versus the Los Angeles Rams).

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Commanders Defensive Performance

• Last season, Washington allowed one quarterback to put up more than 300 passing yards in a game.
• The Commanders allowed at least one passing touchdown to 14 opposing QBs last season.
• Through the air last season, Washington gave up at least two passing touchdowns to eight opposing QBs.
• In the passing game, the Commanders surrendered at least three passing touchdowns to three opposing quarterbacks last year.
• Washington allowed six players put up over 100 receiving yards in a game last season.
• In terms of pass defense, the Commanders gave up a touchdown reception to 22 players last season.
• Looking at pass defense, Washington allowed four players to catch at least two touchdown passes against it last year.
• Looking at run defense, the Commanders allowed more than 100 rushing yards to two players last season.
• On the ground, Washington allowed nine players to score at least one rushing touchdown against them last season.
• One player ran for multiple scores in a game against the Commanders last year.

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