Isiah Pacheco vs James Conner
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 · 80% confident
Isiah Pacheco- Experts agree: consensus rank 236 vs 243
- More opportunity: 52% snap share, 20 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: RB54 vs RB73
James Conner carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Isiah Pacheco and James Conner are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Isiah Pacheco holds the edge in expert consensus (RB68 to RB70). Isiah Pacheco typically comes off the board first, around pick 191 (round 16) to James Conner's pick 231. The 2026 projections are nearly even: James Conner at 57 PPR points (3.4 per game) versus Isiah Pacheco at 54.
Last season Isiah Pacheco carried the heavier workload (52% snap share, 144 touches to James Conner's 41), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Isiah Pacheco is the younger option (age 27), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Isiah Pacheco is the solid pick on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. James Conner carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Pacheco | Conner |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 54 | 57 |
| Points / game | 6.7 | 11.1 |
| Games played | 13 | 3 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #236 | #243 |
| ADP | 191 | 231 |
| Positional rank | RB54 | RB73 |
| Snap share | 52% | 50% |
| Red-zone touches | 20 | 5 |
| Age | 27 | 31 |
| Bye week | 6 | 14 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Isiah Pacheco or James Conner.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Isiah Pacheco or James Conner in 2026?
Isiah Pacheco is a solid pick over James Conner for 2026, on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. James Conner carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Isiah Pacheco or James Conner?
James Conner carries the higher 2026 projection at 57 PPR points (3.4 per game), compared with 54 for Isiah Pacheco.
Where are Isiah Pacheco and James Conner being drafted?
Isiah Pacheco has an ADP around pick 191 (round 16), while James Conner goes closer to pick 231 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Isiah Pacheco or James Conner?
Expert consensus ranks Isiah Pacheco (RB68) ahead of James Conner (RB70) for 2026.
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