RB · LV · #34
Connor Heyward
- Height
- HT 6'0"
- Weight
- WT 230 lbs
- Birth date
- Jan 22, 1999 (age 27.7)
- College
- Michigan State
Through 5 games the rank is RB113, off a RB83 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
91
Range 259–368
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection In-season usage moved the score inside this range.
Elite RB production now; the age curve is already in the score.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 total FP
1.2 pts
0.2 PPG
1 rec · 9 rec yds
Week 6 projection
3.5 pts
vs BUF · floor–ceiling 3.3–6.3
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.96
3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games — slight availability risk, not a short 2026 slate.
Process ×0.99
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Versatility ×1.02
Light floor from multi-role usage (rush+receive or dual-threat).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchHeyward ranks RB113 in 2026 through 5 games. Through 5 games the rank is RB113, off a RB83 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline. The 2026 projection is thin — only roster him if you need the upside. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
1.2
PPG
0.2
Rank so far
RB113
Key stats
- Rush yds: -2
- Rec: 1 (RB85)
2026 week shape
0/5 Boom 0%
5/5 Bust 100%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rush yd | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RB113so far | 1.2 | 0.2 | -2 | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | RB83 | 25.9 | 1.9 | 43 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 1 | — | — |
| 2024 | RB101 | 15.0 | 1.3 | — | — | 6 | 40 | 1 | — | — |
| 2023 | RB83 | 28.2 | 2.0 | — | — | 23 | 167 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | RB89 | 29.8 | 2.0 | 27 | — | 12 | 151 | 1 | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rush | Rec | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W5 | 0.8Bust | NE | 54 plays · 67% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 W4 | 1.0Bust | KC | 78 plays · 67% pass | -4 | 9 · 1 rec | 0 |
| 2026 W3 | 0.0Bust | NO | 60 plays · 55% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 W2 | 0.1Bust | LAC | 58 plays · 50% pass | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 W1 | 0.1Bust | MIA | 67 plays · 45% pass | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Weekly Half-PPR
Hover a week for the total.
Week 5 Engine grade
Projected 3.5 · scored 0.8 half-PPR · outside the floor–ceiling band. Miss +2.7.
Those opponents
Rush yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- NE-19% · 91 rush yards
- KC-17% · 93 rush yards
- NO+33% · 149 rush yards
- LAC+6% · 119 rush yards
- MIA-1% · 111 rush yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 9.2% mean
carry share
Hover a week for the share.
Pass-play participation
3.4%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Yards after contact / att
- 0.7
- Yards before contact / att
- 2.2
- Broken tackles
- 0
Durability
- 202412 G
- 202514 G
- 20265 G
- 15.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short slate.
R6 (208 overall) RB · that slot hit at 6.6% in 2010–2023 classes (n=61; contributor 14.8%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
No Next Gen Stats for this player yet.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Connor Heyward's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Heyward scores 91 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Connor Heyward's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 3.9 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Connor Heyward in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.