Connor Heyward 2026 fantasy outlook and rest-of-season projection
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 230 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.1
- Pos rank
- RB100
- Rostered
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Week 4 vs. Chiefs, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 20th vs. RBs, neutral
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.
All Connor Heyward stats & analysis
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Connor Heyward Fantasy Outlook FAQ
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.