Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on James Conner

Podcast12 do’s and don’ts when drafting in 2026August 3, 2026

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They'll give James Conner, Tyler Algier some ceremonial carries and everything like that. And then by the time it's really start – Like let's unleash Jeremiah Love.

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James Conner may cede work to Jeremiah Love as the season progresses.

Matt Harmon suggests that James Conner may receive ceremonial carries early in the season, but could see his role diminish as the team potentially transitions to Jeremiah Love later in the year.

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The game plan was reduce CMC's carries early so the 49ers can use his pure anger to create 2nd half explosives. Hard to argue with the results.

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Conner positioned to benefit from Brissett's arm in Cardinals offense

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Conner leads Cardinals backfield with Allgeier and Love.

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Conner part of Cardinals' multi-talented RB rotation under Brissett.

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