Aaron Jones, James Conner, D'Andre Swift – 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks

August 16, 2024

Fantasy football outlooks for running backs Aaron Jones, James Conner, and D'Andre Swift in 2024. Which running back should fantasy players target in 2024?

The 2024 NFL regular season is nearly here. Fantasy players are trying to find which running back will be this year’s Kyren Williams and select him with a late-round pick.

While everyone wants to find the next sleeper superstar, fantasy players shouldn’t forget about solid veteran running backs like Aaron Jones, James Conner, and D'Andre Swift.

However, which veteran running back should fantasy players prioritize in their upcoming drafts? Let’s dive into it.

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Aaron Jones 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Jones was outstanding during the playoffs last year. He had 226 rushing yards and three touchdowns in two playoff matchups. Unfortunately, the veteran struggled to stay healthy during the regular season. Jones was the RB37 in 2023, averaging 10.9 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He had 142 rushing attempts for 656 yards and two touchdowns in 11 contests. Meanwhile, the veteran joined the Minnesota Vikings in the offseason, replacing Alexander Mattison in the backfield.

AARON JONES' THIRD TOUCHDOWN.

📺: #GBvsDAL on FOX
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Ut3BRhC2CE pic.twitter.com/5ud5g9XHq2

— NFL (@NFL) January 14, 2024

James Conner 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Conner was the RB18 in 2023, averaging 14.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He had 208 rushing attempts for 1,040 yards and seven touchdowns in 13 contests. Conner also had 37 receptions for 165 receiving yards and two touchdowns last season. Unfortunately, the veteran missed four games because of injuries for the second consecutive year. While the Arizona Cardinals drafted Trey Benson, Conner should remain the featured guy in 2024.

.@JamesConner but make it 1-handed 😤

📺: #AZvsPHI on Fox pic.twitter.com/K5nbJgu9jk

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) December 31, 2023

D'Andre Swift 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Swift was the RB23 last season, averaging 11.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The veteran was productive with the Philadelphia Eagles, totaling 229 rushing attempts for 1,049 yards and five touchdowns. However, he signed with the Chicago Bears in free agency, giving the team the explosive three-down running back it has missed for years.

.@DAndreSwift scores in Kansas City!

📺: #PHIvsKC on ESPN/ABC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/f0JSux0GFT pic.twitter.com/hIyQYB7CdT

— NFL (@NFL) November 21, 2023

Who Should I Draft in Fantasy Football?

Fantasy players should avoid drafting these three veterans as their RB1 this season. Furthermore, Jones should get drafted as a No. 3 running back instead of a top-24 option. His injury struggles last year are a red flag. Meanwhile, fantasy players should draft Conner over Swift. He has less competition for touches out of the backfield and doesn’t play on an offense with multiple star wide receivers.

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