James Conner · Kaleb Johnson · 2026 week 1

James Conner or Kaleb Johnson?

Start James ConnerJames Conner projects 1.9 PPR points clear of Kaleb Johnson in week 1, drawing LAC — the 27th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 1	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
James Conner START	@ LAC	3.3	27th · tough	11.1	7	Questionable
Kaleb Johnson	vs ATL	1.4	17th	0.4	61	healthy

RBs vs LAC recently: Javonte Williams 4.3 pts (W16) · Woody Marks 7.5 pts (W17) · Jaleel McLaughlin 5.8 pts (W18).

RBs vs ATL recently: Michael Carter 6.5 pts (W16) · Kyren Williams 13 pts (W17) · Audric Estime 10.6 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Kaleb Johnson carries the higher trade value — 61 against 7 (a 89% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Kaleb Johnson gets the most. Momentum: James Conner +7 and Kaleb Johnson -1 over the last 30 days.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.