James Conner · Samaje Perine · 2026 week 2

James Conner or Samaje Perine?

Wondering who you should start this week — James Conner or Samaje Perine? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Samaje PerineSamaje Perine projects 3.6 PPR points clear of James Conner in week 2, drawing HOU — the 28th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
James Conner vs DET 1.6 17th IR
Samaje Perine START @ HOU 5.2 28th · tough 8 healthy

RBs vs DET recently: Kendre Miller 9 pts (W1).

RBs vs HOU recently: James Cook 6.9 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.