Blog · Week 9 · November 3, 2026
James Conner injury update: will he play in Week 9? Fantasy impact
James Conner remains on the injured reserve list due to a foot injury and will not play in Week 9. The 31-year-old running back has yet to make his season debut in 2026.
Injury status and current context
Veteran running back James Conner is currently placed on the injured reserve list with a foot ailment that has sidelined him for the entire 2026 campaign. Entering his ninth year in the league, the thirty-one-year-old has not appeared in any games nor scored any PPR fantasy points. This prolonged absence continues to frustrate managers who drafted him hoping for consistent production out of the Arizona backfield.
Model breakdown for Week 9
Looking ahead to Arizona's road matchup against Seattle, our internal model projects a modest stat line if he were active, estimating 11 PPR points, 9.8 in Half PPR, and 8.6 in standard formats. These numbers slate the veteran as the RB30 for the week. The opponent presents a MATCHUP NEUTRAL scenario, with the opposing defense allowing an average of 22.2 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking fourteenth out of thirty-two teams.
Waiver wire and league activity
The lack of clarity surrounding James Conner is evident in league transactions, where he shows 0 adds and 0 drops over the past twenty-four hours. Without official team updates regarding a potential return timeline, managers must exercise caution before clearing roster space. Monitoring practice participation remains essential once the organization provides new medical updates.
Fantasy advice
WAIT · Given his spot on injured reserve and total lack of game action, your best move in PPR, Half PPR, and standard leagues is to stash him safely on your bench or IR slot. Do not plug him into any starting lineups or flex spots this week. Rely on healthy waiver wire options until he proves he is fully recovered and ready to handle a workload.
Projection from the FX Model, Fantasy Expertos' own system.
FAQ
Is James Conner playing in Week 9?
No, James Conner stays on injured reserve and will miss the upcoming game.
What are James Conner's projected fantasy points?
Our model projects 11 PPR, 9.8 Half, and 8.6 standard points for Week 9.
Who is Arizona playing this week?
Arizona plays @ SEA with a MATCHUP NEUTRAL rating.