Dean Connors vs Max Bredeson
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 · 92% confident
Dean Connors- Higher projection: 8 vs 4 pts
- Market favorite: ADP 666.2 vs 667.3
Dean Connors and Max Bredeson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Max Bredeson holds the edge in expert consensus (RB124 to RB157). Dean Connors typically comes off the board first, around pick 666 (round 56) to Max Bredeson's pick 667. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Dean Connors at 8 PPR points (0.5 per game) versus Max Bredeson at 4.
For a 2026 redraft, Dean Connors is the clear pick on the higher projection and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Connors | Bredeson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 8 | 4 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #555 | #444 |
| ADP | 666 | 667 |
| Age | 23 | 23 |
| Bye week | 11 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Dean Connors or Max Bredeson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Dean Connors or Max Bredeson in 2026?
Dean Connors is a clear call over Max Bredeson for 2026, on the higher projection and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Dean Connors or Max Bredeson?
Dean Connors carries the higher 2026 projection at 8 PPR points (0.5 per game), compared with 4 for Max Bredeson.
Where are Dean Connors and Max Bredeson being drafted?
Dean Connors has an ADP around pick 666 (round 56), while Max Bredeson goes closer to pick 667 (round 56).
Who is ranked higher, Dean Connors or Max Bredeson?
Expert consensus ranks Max Bredeson (RB124) ahead of Dean Connors (RB157) for 2026.
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