Connor Heyward vs Zavier Scott
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
Clear edge · 68% confident
Zavier Scott- More points per game: 2.5 vs 1.6
- More opportunity: 11% snap share, 6 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: RB69 vs RB78
Connor Heyward carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Connor Heyward and Zavier Scott are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Connor Heyward typically comes off the board first, around pick 682 (round 57) to Zavier Scott's pick 693. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Connor Heyward at 15 PPR points (0.9 per game) versus Zavier Scott at 6.
Last season Zavier Scott carried the heavier workload (11% snap share, 48 touches to Connor Heyward's 19), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Zavier Scott is the solid pick on the bigger workload. Connor Heyward carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Heyward | Scott |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 15 | 6 |
| Points / game | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Games played | 17 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | - | #463 |
| ADP | 682 | 693 |
| Positional rank | RB78 | RB69 |
| Snap share | 8% | 11% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 6 |
| Age | 27 | 27 |
| Bye week | - | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Connor Heyward or Zavier Scott.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Connor Heyward or Zavier Scott in 2026?
Zavier Scott is a solid pick over Connor Heyward for 2026, on the bigger workload. Connor Heyward carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Connor Heyward or Zavier Scott?
Connor Heyward carries the higher 2026 projection at 15 PPR points (0.9 per game), compared with 6 for Zavier Scott.
Where are Connor Heyward and Zavier Scott being drafted?
Connor Heyward has an ADP around pick 682 (round 57), while Zavier Scott goes closer to pick 693 (round 58).
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