James Conner vs Kaytron Allen
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
Slight lean · 62% confident
James Conner- Higher projection: 57 vs 46 pts
- Market favorite: ADP 230.8 vs 239.1
James Conner and Kaytron Allen are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Kaytron Allen holds the edge in expert consensus (RB67 to RB70). James Conner typically comes off the board first, around pick 231 (round 20) to Kaytron Allen's pick 239. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: James Conner at 57 PPR points (3.4 per game) versus Kaytron Allen at 46.
Kaytron Allen is the younger option (age 23), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, James Conner is the narrow pick on the higher projection and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Conner | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 57 | 46 |
| Points / game | 11.1 | - |
| Games played | 3 | - |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #243 | #235 |
| ADP | 231 | 239 |
| Positional rank | RB73 | - |
| Snap share | 50% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | - |
| Age | 31 | 23 |
| Bye week | 14 | 7 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: James Conner or Kaytron Allen.
Frequently asked
Should I draft James Conner or Kaytron Allen in 2026?
James Conner is a slight lean over Kaytron Allen for 2026, on the higher projection and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, James Conner or Kaytron Allen?
James Conner carries the higher 2026 projection at 57 PPR points (3.4 per game), compared with 46 for Kaytron Allen.
Where are James Conner and Kaytron Allen being drafted?
James Conner has an ADP around pick 231 (round 20), while Kaytron Allen goes closer to pick 239 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, James Conner or Kaytron Allen?
Expert consensus ranks Kaytron Allen (RB67) ahead of James Conner (RB70) for 2026.
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