All of those gamers have an opportunity to place up large fantasy numbers towards a staff they’ve already confronted. Begin them with confidence in Week 14.
James Conner (RB) Arizona Cardinals
After signing a two-year, $19M contract extension on Saturday, Conner ran for 68 yards on 17 carries in a 23-22 loss to the Vikings on Sunday. Not the best stat line, however the 29-year-old working again nonetheless ranks fifteenth amongst working backs with 171.4 fantasy factors on the season.
Conner set profession marks with 208 carries and 1,040 yards final season and is at the moment on tempo to beat these numbers in 2024. His 53 first-down runs are fourth-most within the NFL, making him one of many league’s finest three-down backs.
That stated, Conner scored simply 9.9 fantasy factors after working for a season-low eight yards on seven carries when the Cardinals met the Seahawks in Week 12. Nonetheless, he additionally caught 5 passes for 41 yards, his second-best receiving complete of the yr.
This week he’ll face the Seahawks as soon as once more, however this time at house the place he’s averaged 1.6 extra yards per carry and 5.2 extra yards per reception. With working backs like Derrick Henry, Brian Robinson and Jonathan Taylor sitting idle on byes, Conner may simply end the week as a top-five working again.
Jerry Jeudy (WR) Cleveland Browns
Broad receivers like Nico Collins, Terry McLaurin and Zay Flowers are on byes in Week 14, giving Jeudy added worth. The veteran extensive receiver has been on a tear since Jameis Winston took over because the staff’s beginning quarterback and is at the moment tied with the Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb because the league’s fifth-leading receiver with half a mile.