Connor Heyward Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 230 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.1
- Pos rank
- RB100
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 vs. Chiefs, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 20th vs. RBs, neutral
Connor Heyward Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
0.1 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Connor Heyward's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Win,vs MIA,0.1,RB76
- Week 2, Win,at LAC,0.1,RB82
- Week 3, Win,at NO,0.0,RB85
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs KC,NeutralChiefs vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at NE,NeutralPatriots vs. RBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs BUF,FavorableBills vs. RBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs LAR,ToughRams vs. RBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Connor Heyward?
Heyward is averaging 0.1 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 2 rushing yards and 0 TD on 2 carries, plus 0 catches for 0 yards. That ranks RB100, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He is averaging 1.0 yards per carry. His quarterback has been Kirk Cousins.
His best week was RB76 in Week 1 against the Dolphins (0.1 points); his worst, RB85 in Week 3 at the Saints (0.0). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Bills (4th vs. RBs) in Week 6 and the Jets (9th vs. RBs) in Week 8.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Heyward ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
Connor Heyward 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Dolphins | W 27–13 | 0.1 | RB76 |
| 2 | @ Chargers | W 26–14 | 0.1 | RB82 |
| 3 | @ Saints | W 35–27 | 0.0 | RB85 |
| Total | 3–0 | 0.2 | RB100 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LV | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | — |
| 2025 | PIT | 16 | 43 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 27.4 | 1.7 | RB94 |
| 2024 | PIT | 17 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 40 | 1 | 17.0 | 1.0 | RB107 |
| 2023 | PIT | 17 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 167 | 0 | 41.7 | 2.5 | RB92 |
| 2022 | PIT | 17 | 27 | 0 | 12 | 151 | 1 | 35.8 | 2.1 | RB106 |
| Career | 70 | 72 | 2 | 44 | 379 | 3 | 122.1 | 1.7 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Connor Heyward Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Connor Heyward in Week 4?
Connor Heyward is depth in most leagues for Week 4 against the Chiefs, as the RB100 in PPR total points this season (0.1 a game). The Chiefs rank 20th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Heyward.
How many fantasy points is Connor Heyward averaging in 2026?
Connor Heyward is averaging 0.1 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 0.2 points across 3 games. His last game produced 0.0 points.
Where does Connor Heyward rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Connor Heyward ranks RB100 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Connor Heyward worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Connor Heyward is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.
What are Connor Heyward's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Connor Heyward's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Chiefs (20th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral), Week 5 at the Patriots (16th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral) and Week 6 vs. the Bills (4th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Connor Heyward been in fantasy football this season?
Connor Heyward has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 3. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 0.1 points around his 0.1-point average.
What is Connor Heyward's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Connor Heyward's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 3, RB85) and his ceiling 0.1 (Week 2, RB82). His median week has been 0.1 points. See Heyward's full game log.
Connor Heyward 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Las Vegas RaidersHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Rushing
- Yards
- 2
- TD
- 0
- Carries
- 2
1.0 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 0
- Yards
- 0
- TD
- 0
0 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 0.2
- Pos rank
- RB100
0.1 Best Week 1 vs MIA0.0 Worst Week 3 @ NO
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
0.1
Fantasy PPG
1
Rush yds/g
0.0
Rec/g
Connor Heyward career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | — |
| 2025 | 16 | 15 | 43 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 27.4 | 1.7 | RB94 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 40 | 1 | 17.0 | 1.0 | RB107 |
| 2023 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 167 | 0 | 41.7 | 2.5 | RB92 |
| 2022 | 17 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 12 | 151 | 1 | 35.8 | 2.1 | RB106 |
| Career | 70 | 20 | 72 | 2 | 44 | 379 | 3 | 122.1 | 1.7 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
1.7
Career PPG
70 games over 5 seasons
99%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
2.7
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Heyward has averaged 1.7 fantasy points per game over 70 games and 5 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 0.1 per game, down 1.6 from 2025. His volume has held at about 0.7 carries plus targets a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His quarterback this season has been Kirk Cousins.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Heyward's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 43Rush yards2025
- 3Total TD2025
- 41.7Fantasy pts2023 · RB73
- 451Career scrimmage yds2022–2026
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How many fantasy points does Connor Heyward have in 2026?
Connor Heyward has 0.2 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 0.1 per game across 3 games. That total ranks RB100 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Connor Heyward have this season?
Connor Heyward has 2 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 1 a game at 1.0 yards per carry. His high was 1 yards, in Week 1 against the Dolphins.
How many touchdowns does Connor Heyward have this season?
Connor Heyward has no touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 0 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Connor Heyward have this season?
Connor Heyward has no rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on 2 carries.
How many carries does Connor Heyward have this season?
Connor Heyward has 2 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 0.7 a game, for 2 yards. His high was 1 carries, in Week 1 against the Dolphins.
How many receptions does Connor Heyward have this season?
Connor Heyward has no receptions for 0 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on no targets.
How many receiving yards does Connor Heyward have this season?
Connor Heyward has 0 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game on no catches.
How many targets does Connor Heyward have this season?
Connor Heyward has drawn no targets in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, and caught 0 of them.
How many games has Connor Heyward played in 2026?
Connor Heyward has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Connor Heyward's stats last season?
In 2025, Connor Heyward ran for 43 yards and 2 touchdowns and caught 3 passes for 21 yards in 16 games. That was 27.4 PPR points (1.7 per game), an RB94 finish.
What are Connor Heyward's career NFL stats?
Across 5 seasons and 70 games, Connor Heyward has 72 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns, plus 44 catches for 379 yards, for 122.1 PPR fantasy points (1.7 per game).
How many touchdowns does Connor Heyward have in his career?
Connor Heyward has 5 touchdowns in his NFL career: 2 rushing and 3 receiving, over 70 games.
Connor Heyward Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
0.1
Carries/g
0.7
Rush yds/g
0.7
Rec/g
0.0
Rec yds/g
0.0
Across 3 games in 2026, Connor Heyward has averaged 0.7 carries, 0.7 rushing yards and 0.1 PPR fantasy points per game. Connor Heyward has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 1 against MIA (0.1 points); the lowest was Week 3 against NO (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIA8th | W 27-13 | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB76 |
Week 1 · MIA · W 27-13 · 0.1 pts
How the 0.1 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||||
| 2 | LAC20th | W 26-14 | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB82 |
Week 2 · LAC · W 26-14 · 0.1 pts
How the 0.1 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||||
| 3 | NO5th | W 35-27 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB85 |
Week 3 · NO · W 35-27 · 0.0 pts
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks outside the top 36. For a running back ranked RB100 overall, he's been one of the steadier options at the position, never worse than RB85.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by New Orleans
0 carries, 0 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 27% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by the Chargers
1 carries, 1 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 30% of the snaps and handled 1 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Miami
1 carries, 1 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 47% of the snaps and handled 1 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (0.1)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs
View matchup — Las Vegas Raiders vs New England Patriots
View matchup — Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills
View matchup — Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Rams
Connor Heyward career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | — |
| 2025 | 16 | 15 | 43 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 27.4 | 1.7 | RB94 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 40 | 1 | 17.0 | 1.0 | RB107 |
| 2023 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 167 | 0 | 41.7 | 2.5 | RB92 |
| 2022 | 17 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 12 | 151 | 1 | 35.8 | 2.1 | RB106 |
| Career | 70 | 20 | 72 | 2 | 44 | 379 | 3 | 122.1 | 1.7 | — |
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How did Connor Heyward do in his last game?
Connor Heyward scored 0.0 PPR points in Week 3 at the Saints, a 35–27 win, an RB85 finish. He ran no times for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Connor Heyward score in his last game?
Connor Heyward scored 0.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Saints, an RB85 finish for the week. That was right at his season average of 0.1.
How many rushing yards did Connor Heyward have in his last game?
Connor Heyward ran for 0 yards on no carries in Week 3 at the Saints.
How many touchdowns did Connor Heyward score in his last game?
Connor Heyward did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Saints; his 0.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did Connor Heyward have in his last game?
Connor Heyward had no carries for 0 yards in Week 3 at the Saints, playing 27% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Connor Heyward have in his last game?
Connor Heyward caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 3 at the Saints.
What were Connor Heyward's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Chargers, a 26–14 win, Connor Heyward ran 1 time for 1 yards. That was 0.1 PPR points, an RB82 finish.
What was Connor Heyward's best game this season?
Connor Heyward's best 2026 game was Week 1 against the Dolphins: 0.1 PPR points, an RB76 finish. He ran 1 time for 1 yards.
What was Connor Heyward's worst game this season?
Connor Heyward's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 at the Saints: 0.0 PPR points, an RB85 finish. He ran no times for 0 yards.
How many games has Connor Heyward scored a touchdown in this season?
Connor Heyward has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Connor Heyward's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Heyward's weekly results from any season from 2022 through 2025.
Connor Heyward Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth RB for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished RB83 last season at 1.7 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's RB100 at 0.1 PPR points per game, against 1.7 over 16 games last season (RB83). He's running behind last season's pace.
The next favorable matchup is the Bills in Week 6 (4th against RBs).
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Bills in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 KC, 20thWk 5 NE, 16thWk 6 BUF, 4thWk 7 LAR, 25th
Risk
- A tough matchupThe Rams in Week 7 (25th) is among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
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What is Connor Heyward's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Connor Heyward projects as a depth RB for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Connor Heyward's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Connor Heyward is the RB100 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth RB territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
Will Connor Heyward get more touches?
Connor Heyward's touches are holding steady: 0.5 a game over his last two games against 0.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Connor Heyward's fantasy football upside?
Connor Heyward's upside: his ceiling this season is 0.1 PPR points (Week 1, RB76) and the Bills in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt Connor Heyward's fantasy value?
Connor Heyward's risks: the Rams in Week 7 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Connor Heyward's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Connor Heyward News & Updates
Heyward struggles at New Orleans
0 CAR, 0 YDS
0.0 fantasy points · RB85
Heyward ran 0 times for 0 yards in the 35–27 win at New Orleans. He played 27% of the offensive snaps.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 26–14 @ LAC
Fantasy impact: Positive. Heyward struggles at Los Angeles
0.1 fantasy points · RB82 · right at his 0.1 average
Heyward ran 1 times for 1 yards in the 26–14 win at Los Angeles. He played 30% of the offensive snaps.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13W 27–13 vs MIA
Fantasy impact: Positive. Heyward struggles vs. Miami
0.1 fantasy points · RB76 · right at his 0.1 average
Heyward ran 1 times for 1 yards in the 27–13 win vs. Miami. He played 47% of the offensive snaps.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Raiders Teammates News
Updates on Heyward's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Ashton Jeanty: Handles 25 touches in Week 2 upset (opens in new tab)Ashton Jeanty, RB. 63 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Kirk Cousins: Sidesteps pair of picks in win (opens in new tab)Kirk Cousins, QB. 92 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ashton Jeanty: Logs full practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)Ashton Jeanty, RB. 63 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ashton Jeanty: Will practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)Ashton Jeanty, RB. 63 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ashton Jeanty: Optimism for Week 1 (opens in new tab)Ashton Jeanty, RB. 63 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Kirk Cousins: Named starting quarterback (opens in new tab)Kirk Cousins, QB. 92 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Raiders
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What is the latest news on Connor Heyward?
The latest Heyward update, from September 27: Heyward struggles at New Orleans. Heyward ran 0 times for 0 yards in the 35–27 win at New Orleans. He played 27% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest Connor Heyward news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 0.0 fantasy points, a RB85 finish, right at his 0.1 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Connor Heyward Bio
Connor Heyward is a running back for the Las Vegas Raiders, where he wears No. 34. Born January 22, 1999, in Duluth, GA, he attended Peachtree Ridge and played college football at Michigan State.
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Heyward in round 6, pick 208, of the 2022 NFL Draft. Since then, Heyward joined the Las Vegas Raiders in 2026.
In 70 regular-season games since 2022, he has run for 72 yards and 2 touchdowns and caught 44 passes.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Las Vegas Raiders Current team2026–present
He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 3 of 3 games.
Pittsburgh Steelers2022–2025
Selected in round 6, pick 208, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 49 of 68 games.
College: Michigan State
Trades and Team Changes
- JoinedJoined the Las Vegas Raiders.
- DraftedSelected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in round 6, pick 208.
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How old is Connor Heyward?
Connor Heyward is 27 years old. He was born on January 22, 1999. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is Connor Heyward?
Connor Heyward is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 230 pounds, and plays running back for the Las Vegas Raiders.
How much does Connor Heyward weigh?
Connor Heyward weighs 230 pounds, his listed weight on the Las Vegas Raiders roster. He is listed at 6'0".
What number does Connor Heyward wear?
Connor Heyward wears number 34 for the Las Vegas Raiders. He plays running back.
What position does Connor Heyward play?
Connor Heyward plays running back for the Las Vegas Raiders, wearing number 34. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does Connor Heyward play for?
Connor Heyward plays for the Las Vegas Raiders as a running back. He has been with the Raiders since 2026.
Where did Connor Heyward go to college?
Connor Heyward played college football at Michigan State, after attending Peachtree Ridge (GA).
Where is Connor Heyward from?
Connor Heyward went to high school in Georgia, at Peachtree Ridge, before playing college football at Michigan State.
When is Connor Heyward's birthday?
Connor Heyward's birthday is January 22. He was born on January 22, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Connor Heyward been in the NFL?
2026 is Connor Heyward's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022. View his career statistics.
What teams has Connor Heyward played for?
Connor Heyward has played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders. View his career statistics.
What year did Connor Heyward enter the NFL?
Connor Heyward entered the NFL in 2022. 2026 is his 5th season.