Connor Heyward vs Zonovan Knight
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
Zonovan Knight- More points per game: 7.7 vs 1.6
- More opportunity: 34% snap share, 22 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: RB49 vs RB78
Connor Heyward and Zonovan Knight are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back.
Last season Zonovan Knight carried the heavier workload (34% snap share, 113 touches to Connor Heyward's 19), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Zonovan Knight is the clear pick on the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Heyward | Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 15 | - |
| Points / game | 1.6 | 7.7 |
| Games played | 17 | 12 |
| ADP | 682 | - |
| Positional rank | RB78 | RB49 |
| Snap share | 8% | 34% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 22 |
| Age | 27 | 25 |
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 Zonovan Knight.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Connor Heyward or Zonovan Knight in 2026?
Zonovan Knight is a clear call over Connor Heyward for 2026, on the bigger workload.
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Verdict blends projections, usage, positional rank, consensus and health. Data via the Sleeper API and FantasyPros consensus, refreshed daily.