Alright folks, lemme tell ya ’bout my deep dive into the age-old fantasy football question: Javonte Williams or James Conner? Been wracking my brain on this one for weeks, and figured I’d share my process. Buckle up, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride.
First things first: the gut check. I like both these guys, alright? Williams has that explosive potential, the kinda guy who can break a big one at any moment. Conner, on the other hand, is a workhorse, gets the volume, and always seems to find the endzone. But gut feelings ain’t enough in this game. Gotta dig deeper.
So, I started hitting the stats. Ain’t no substitute for good ol’ numbers. I pulled up last year’s stats, looked at touches per game, yards per carry, receiving yards, touchdowns, the whole shebang. Conner definitely had the edge in total touches and touchdowns. Williams, though, showed flashes of brilliance with his YPC.
Next up: the injury report. This is where things get tricky, right? Conner’s got a history, no secret there. Williams is coming off that nasty knee injury. I spent a good chunk of time scouring reports, reading articles, trying to get a feel for where these guys are at health-wise. It’s always a gamble, but you gotta weigh the risk.
Then, I dove into the team situations. Who’s the offensive coordinator? What’s the o-line look like? Are there other backs in the mix who could steal carries? I looked at the Broncos’ new coaching staff and their potential offensive scheme. And I analyzed the Cardinals’ offense, their struggles last year, and how Conner might fit in moving forward.
After all that research, I started running some mock drafts. This is where you really put your money where your mouth is, or in this case, your picks where your analysis is. I experimented with drafting both guys at different points in the draft, seeing how it affected the rest of my team.
It was a tough call, but after hours of deliberation, I’m leaning towards… (drumroll please)… James Conner.
Here’s why:
- Guaranteed volume: Conner’s gonna get the touches. He’s the clear lead back in Arizona.
- Touchdown upside: He’s a proven scorer, and that’s gold in fantasy.
- Williams’ injury risk: I’m just a little too worried about Williams coming back from that knee injury.
Look, this ain’t an exact science. Could be totally wrong. But based on my research and gut feeling, I’m rolling with Conner. Hope this helps ya out with your own decision! Good luck this season, and may your fantasy teams prosper!
