Connor Heyward vs Frank Gore
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
Slight lean · 52% confident
Connor Heyward- Higher projection: 15 vs 4 pts
Connor Heyward and Frank Gore are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Connor Heyward at 15 PPR points (0.9 per game) versus Frank Gore at 4.
Last season Connor Heyward carried the heavier workload (0% snap share, 1 touches to Frank Gore's 1), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Frank Gore is the younger option (age 24), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Connor Heyward is the narrow pick on the higher projection.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Heyward | Gore |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 15 | 4 |
| Points / game | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Games played | 1 | 1 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | - | #508 |
| ADP | 682 | - |
| Scoring rank (season) | RB71 | RB69 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
| Age | 27 | 24 |
| Bye week | - | 7 |
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 Frank Gore.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Connor Heyward or Frank Gore in 2026?
Connor Heyward is a slight lean over Frank Gore for 2026, on the higher projection.
Who is projected to score more, Connor Heyward or Frank Gore?
Connor Heyward carries the higher 2026 projection at 15 PPR points (0.9 per game), compared with 4 for Frank Gore.
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