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James Conner vs Trey McBrideWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Trey McBride over James Conner in 2026.

Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG in 2025 to James Conner's 11.0, a 3.9 point per game edge. McBride's 126-catch receiving role gives him a higher weekly floor in PPR and half-PPR.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Trey McBride (14.9 PPG) is the higher-floor play. James Conner (11.0 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBArizona Cardinals#99
James Conner
PPG
11.0
Games
14
Rush Yds
752
Rush TDs
5
Rec
28
Rec Yds
218
Bye
Week 11
TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER
Trey McBride
PPG
14.9
Games
17
Rec
126
Rec Yds
1,239
Rec TDs
11
Targets
169
Bye
Week 14

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
James Conner
Trey McBride

Head to Head

11.0 PPG14.9 PPG
14 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

James Conner: Unranked RB. Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. An Unranked RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

James Conner vs Trey McBride: The Full Breakdown

Comparing James Conner (RB, Arizona Cardinals) against Trey McBride (TE, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. James Conner averaged 11.0 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Trey McBride posted 14.9 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

James Conner has his bye in Week 11, Trey McBride in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Trey McBride is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. James Conner is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: James Conner (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • •Trey McBride outscored James Conner by a projected 66 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • •Trey McBride played 17 games in 2025 compared to James Conner's 14. That durability gap means Trey McBride contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • •Trey McBride scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • •Trey McBride caught 126 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

James Conner vs Trey McBride: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJames ConnerTrey McBride
PPG (Half-PPR)11.014.9
Games Played1417
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)154253
Rushing Yards7520
Rush Yds/Game53.70.0
Rushing TDs50
Receptions28126
Receiving Yards2181,239
Targets0169
Total TDs611
Age-26
Experience-3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Trey McBride at 14.9 PPG, 3.9 points per game above James Conner's 11.0. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start James Conner or Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 PPG compared to James Conner's 11.0 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 Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

James Conner averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

When are James Conner and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?▾

James Conner (ARI) has a bye in Week 11, and Trey McBride (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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