Chris Conley Fantasy

While the Houston Texans know that Brandin Cooks will be starting at outside receiver and one of Randall Cobb or Keke Coutee will get slot snaps, the competition for the other outside receiver role is a huge toss-up heading into camp. Rookie Nico Collins might be the long-term solution, but after not playing last season, it's unlikely he can start from the get. That leaves at least five players looking to win the No. 3 receiver role, including Chris Conley, Donte Moncrief, Alex Erickson, Chris Moore, and Taywan Taylor. Conley should be considered the early favorite for that role, as he's coming off two productive seasons with the Jaguars. But with so much mystery surrounding this competition, fantasy managers would be wise to just ignore this until we have some more data. Maybe someone emerges as a waiver wire addition early in the season, but you don't need to be drafting any of these players in redraft leagues.

Jul. 17th • 3:22 PM

The Houston Texans signed free-agent wide receiver Chris Conley to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million fully guaranteed on Wednesday. Conley can make another $500,000 through incentives. The veteran wideout will add depth to a receiving corps that also includes Brandin Cooks, Randall Cobb, Keke Coutee, Andre Roberts, Isaiah Coulter, Chris Moore and Donte Moncrief. The 28-year-old recorded 40 receptions on 63 targets for 471 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games (four starts) for the Jacksonville Jaguars last year. His best season came in 2019 with the Jags, when he caught 47 passes (90 targets) for 775 yards and five touchdowns in 16 games (14 starts). The former third-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2015 is unlikely to have much fantasy value at all with his new team.

Mar. 25th • 1:03 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Chris Conley saw his largest workload of the season during Sunday's loss to Indianapolis, racking up seven receptions and a season-high 87 receiving yards. Without DJ Chark Jr. (shin) in the passing game, Conley saw a significant boost in the passing game and closed out his second year with the Jaguars with a strong outing. Things could get crowded for Jacksonville out wide in 2021, so despite Conley having compiled 40 catches for 471 receiving yards this season, he may find himself competing on a weekly basis for targets. With three or fewer catches in five of his last six games, Conley won't find his way onto many season-long draft boards.

Jan. 3rd • 9:04 PM