Connor Heyward vs DeeJay Dallas
Two running backs fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
DeeJay Dallas- More points per game: 1.1 vs 0.1
- Better scoring rank so far: RB62 vs RB71
- Market favorite: ADP 677.3 vs 682.0
Connor Heyward and DeeJay Dallas are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. DeeJay Dallas typically comes off the board first, around pick 677 (round 57) to Connor Heyward's pick 682.
Last season Connor Heyward carried the heavier workload (0% snap share, 1 touches to DeeJay Dallas's 1), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, DeeJay Dallas is the clear pick on an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Heyward | Dallas |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 15 | - |
| Points / game | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| Games played | 1 | 1 |
| ADP | 682 | 677 |
| Scoring rank (season) | RB71 | RB62 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
| Age | 27 | 27 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Connor Heyward or DeeJay Dallas.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Connor Heyward or DeeJay Dallas in 2026?
DeeJay Dallas is a clear call over Connor Heyward for 2026, on an earlier ADP.
Where are Connor Heyward and DeeJay Dallas being drafted?
DeeJay Dallas has an ADP around pick 677 (round 57), while Connor Heyward goes closer to pick 682 (round 57).
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Verdict blends projections, usage, positional rank, consensus and health. Data via the Sleeper API and FantasyPros consensus, refreshed daily.