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Connor Heyward vs Jeremy Ruckert

Two tight ends 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.

TEConnor HeywardLV · TE65TEJeremy RuckertNYJ · TE53

Who to draft

Strong edge · 92% confident
Jeremy Ruckert
  • More points per game: 2.8 vs 1.6
  • More opportunity: 47% snap share, 3 red-zone touches
  • Better positional rank: TE53 vs TE65

Connor Heyward carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).

Head-to-head

StatHeywardRuckert
Projected points159
Points / game1.62.8
Games played1717
Positional rankTE65TE53
Snap share8%47%
Red-zone touches73
Age2725

Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.

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Verdict blends projections, usage, positional rank, consensus and health. Data via the Sleeper API and FantasyPros consensus, refreshed daily.