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Dean Connors 2026 fantasy outlook and rest-of-season projection

Age
23
Height / weight
6'0", 206 lb
Experience
Rookie

2026 Season

PPR PPG
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Pos rank
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Rostered
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Week 4 at Eagles, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 24th vs. RBs, tough

Preseason Projection vs. Reality

2026
Season starts Week 4
at Eagles
Rest of season
Live rank
Updated after every game

Our 2026 Preseason Outlook

Connors arrives in Los Angeles as an undrafted rookie staring up at a crowded depth chart, currently slotted as an RB4 who must beat out Ronnie Rivers just to claim a roster spot. The Rams' backfield is stacked, so any path to meaningful snaps is narrow. He carries no ADP, landing around RB123 in dynasty circles and RB185 in redraft, which fairly reflects a fringe asset with no projectable 2026 workload yet.

The profile is more interesting than the role. He grades as a well-rounded back who finishes runs and excels in pass protection, and a 14.4% college target share hints at real third-down receiving value. Average burst and long speed cap his ceiling, but the receiving chops give him a survivable niche. Realistically he's a watch-list stash whose value spikes only with an injury ahead of him or a fresh landing spot elsewhere.

What Could Change His Value

Upside

  • A soft spotThe Bills in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 PHI, 24thWk 5 BUF, 4thWk 6 ARI, 22ndWk 7 LV, 23rd

Risk

  • RoleHe's RB3 on the depth chart.
  • Tough matchupsThe Eagles in Week 4 (24th) and the Raiders in Week 7 (23rd) are among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
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Dean Connors Fantasy Outlook FAQ

What is Dean Connors's projected role going forward?

Dean Connors is RB3 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.

What is Dean Connors's fantasy football upside?

Dean Connors's upside: the Bills in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.

What could hurt Dean Connors's fantasy value?

Dean Connors's risks: the Eagles in Week 4 and the Raiders in Week 7 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.

How difficult is Dean Connors's remaining fantasy schedule?

Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.