Michael Carter vs Tyler Badie
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
Michael Carter- Experts agree: consensus rank 398 vs 433
- More points per game: 7.6 vs 2.2
- More opportunity: 41% snap share, 14 red-zone touches
Tyler Badie carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Michael Carter and Tyler Badie are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Michael Carter holds the edge in expert consensus (RB110 to RB119). The 2026 projections are nearly even: Tyler Badie at 8 PPR points (0.5 per game) versus Michael Carter at 8.
Last season Michael Carter carried the heavier workload (41% snap share, 137 touches to Tyler Badie's 39), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Michael Carter is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Tyler Badie carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Carter | Badie |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 8 | 8 |
| Points / game | 7.6 | 2.2 |
| Games played | 13 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #398 | #433 |
| ADP | 687 | - |
| Positional rank | RB47 | RB71 |
| Snap share | 41% | 18% |
| Red-zone touches | 14 | 5 |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
| Bye week | 9 | 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: Michael Carter or Tyler Badie.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Michael Carter or Tyler Badie in 2026?
Michael Carter is a clear call over Tyler Badie for 2026, on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Tyler Badie carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Michael Carter or Tyler Badie?
Tyler Badie carries the higher 2026 projection at 8 PPR points (0.5 per game), compared with 8 for Michael Carter.
Who is ranked higher, Michael Carter or Tyler Badie?
Expert consensus ranks Michael Carter (RB110) ahead of Tyler Badie (RB119) for 2026.
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