James Conner

Week 5 vs. Atlanta Falcons

James Conner got just nine carries for 19 yards last week and had a season-low three catches for 25 yards. But no team has allowed more catches to opposing running backs this season than Atlanta. And the Falcons also have allowed four rushing TDs to running backs. Conner has been slow since his big Week 1 effort, but this is a game in which every skill player from both teams should be in your lineup somewhere.

Week 3 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

James Conner got only 13 touches last week as the Steelers fell behind early and abandoned their running game. Despite gaining just 13 yards on eight carries, he scored his third rushing touchdown of the season and also caught five passes for 48 yards. He's going to continue to be a factor in the passing game and get the majority of the snaps. Tampa Bay has allowed at least one rushing touchdown in each of its last eight games. Conner is an RB1 start.

Week 1 at Cleveland Browns

With LeVeon Bell most likely out, James Conner takes over as the primary ball-carrier for the foreseeable future. While he won't necessarily give you Bell's production in the passing game, he has improved that facet of his game and the Steelers will split him out at times—like Bell. Cleveland's run defense was pretty solid last season, but Stevan Ridley did gain 80 yards on 17 carries against Cleveland when Bell was rested at the end of last season. A similar effort from Conner is certainly possible. He's a sneaky good start as a No. 2 back in all formats this week.