Who Should I Start? Travis Kelce or James Conner

Tuesday, November 11, 9:53 PM

Through his first nine games of 2025, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has recorded 41 catches for 540 yards and three touchdowns on 53 targets. While the 36-year-old is not the player he once was at his peak, he remains a key piece of his team's passing attack. Kelce has recorded at least five targets in seven of nine outings this season and at least 54 yards in six out of nine contests. If there's one cause for concern with Kelce's fantasy profile, it might be his target outlook now that Chiefs wideout Rashee Rice is back from suspension and fully re-integrated into the offense. Kelce has averaged 5.3 targets per game this season with Rice in the lineup, compared to 6.2 targets per game when he's been sidelined. Still, Kelce has remained productive in recent weeks with Rice on the field and profiles as a solid tight end option in Week 11 against the Denver Broncos.

Monday, September 22, 6:34 PM

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (ankle) underwent season-ending surgery on Monday after suffering a significant right ankle injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game. Conner was carted off with his ankle immobilized, and head coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed he won't return this season. With Conner sidelined, the Cardinals will turn to second-year back Trey Benson, who has been highly efficient, averaging 6.0 yards per carry (second among RBs). Gannon praised Benson before the season, noting he viewed both Conner and Benson as capable starters. Benson now projects as the lead option in Arizona's backfield, while Emari Demercado is expected to mix in behind him.