2025 Receiving Stats
REC
2
YDS
18
TD
1
AVG
9.0
TAR
3
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
After topping 100 receiving yards in each of his first two professional seasons, Heyward's role diminished in 2024. He caught six of eight targets for 40 yards and a touchdown as Pat Freiermuth stayed healthy and Darnell Washington appeared to supplant Heyward on the depth chart. The Steelers traded for Jonnu Smith in June, further complicating the situation for Heyward and making him a non-factor in fantasy unless the depth chart is blown up by injuries. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $3.82 million contract with the Steelers in May of 2022.
Cashes in on first TD
Heyward recorded a 12-yard touchdown reception on his lone target in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Browns.
ANALYSIS
Heyward was on the field for just six of the Steelers' 59 offensive snaps, but he was able to make the most of his limited playing time by connecting with quarterback Aaron Rodgers on a touchdown grab midway through the third quarter to gave Pittsburgh a 13-point lead. The touchdown was the first of the season for Heyward, who has notched just two receptions through the team's first five games. The fullback/tight end will continue to handle a limited role on offense in the weeks to come.
Heyward was on the field for just six of the Steelers' 59 offensive snaps, but he was able to make the most of his limited playing time by connecting with quarterback Aaron Rodgers on a touchdown grab midway through the third quarter to gave Pittsburgh a 13-point lead. The touchdown was the first of the season for Heyward, who has notched just two receptions through the team's first five games. The fullback/tight end will continue to handle a limited role on offense in the weeks to come.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
See red zone opportunities inside the 20, 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Connor Heyward's 2025 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
4.3Air Yards Per Snap
0.68% Team Air Yards
2.6%% Team Targets
1.8%Avg Depth of Target
8.7 YdsCatch Rate
66.7%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
1.0% Targeted On Route
42.9%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2025 NFL Game Log
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
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How often does Connor Heyward run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Connor Heyward and the other tight ends for the Steelers are being used. Some tight ends may have a lot of snaps, but they're not that useful for fantasy purposes because they're not actually running routes. This data will help you see when this is the case.
Connor Heyward
7 routes 3 targets
94 routes 17 targets
117 routes 26 targets
64 routes 14 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
See where Connor Heyward lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot.
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Packers pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
81.3
Cornerbacks
82.4
Safeties
68.0
Linebackers
90.2
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2025 Connor Heyward Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Connor Heyward's measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"Weight
230 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.72 secVertical Jump
32.5 inBroad Jump
0 inBench Press
0 repsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
31.88 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Although starting tight end Pat Freiermuth missed five games in 2023, Heyward was unable to generate much production during his second professional season. He appeared in all 17 games once again and secured 23 of 34 targets for 167 yards. Freiermuth and Darnell Washington remain in the fold for 2024, so Heyward will likely have trouble garnering a fantasy-relevant role.
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Tallies one reception in Week 2
Heyward secured his lone target for six yards during Sunday's 31-17 loss to Seattle.
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Racks up 17 receiving yards
Heyward secured two of three targets for 17 yards during Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over the Jaguars.
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Sees role diminish
Heyward appeared in 17 regular-season games for the Steelers in 2024, making six catches (on eight targets) for 40 yards and a touchdown.
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Scores touchdown against Dallas
Heyward secured two of four targets for 23 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 20-17 loss to Dallas.
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Reaches end zone in preseason loss
Heyward secured both of his targets for four yards and a touchdown during Friday's 20-12 preseason loss to the Texans.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could be in for surprising role
Heyward is expected to see an increased role in the Steelers' offense during the 2023 season, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Heyward played only 15 percent of the offensive snaps in his rookie season, though he did manage to command 17 targets in his limited action. While the team added Darnell Washington in the 2023 NFL Draft, he is primarily known as a blocker and could allow Heyward to work more in a pass-catching role behind starting tight end Pat Freiermuth.
Heyward played only 15 percent of the offensive snaps in his rookie season, though he did manage to command 17 targets in his limited action. While the team added Darnell Washington in the 2023 NFL Draft, he is primarily known as a blocker and could allow Heyward to work more in a pass-catching role behind starting tight end Pat Freiermuth.