Kyren Williams Fantasy Football Week 0 Scouting Report

Kyren Williams
RB
, Los Angeles Rams

Age: 25
Weight: 202 lbs
Height: 5' 9"
College: Notre Dame

ADP: 16
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
238	1299	14	34	182

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by Brendan Darr

· Sep 15, 2024 · 9:44 AM EDT

LAR RB Kyren Williams - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at Arizona Cardinals

A solid matchup for Kyren Williams this week against the Cardinals, but we need to start with the fact that Williams dominated backfield touches (21-2) versus Ronnie Rivers and saw the goal line work and passing down work. That concern about him being the primary punt returner seems so long ago!

Anyway, the role is completely secure for Williams and the matchup is fantastic against a unimposing Cardinals defense. With the full workhorse role retained he will remain near the top of the running back rankings every week and this week is no different. Start with confidence.

by Brendan Darr

· Sep 06, 2024 · 11:56 PM EDT

LAR RB Kyren Williams - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 @ Detroit Lions

After the freakout about Kyren Williams being listed as a punt returner, I think we can assume that the panic has subsided. Williams was one of the biggest surprises of the 2023 season and even with the addition of Blake Corum, he still has one of the best roles in football. He's going to be the passing-down back and should have first crack at goal line duties for what should be a very good Rams offense.

While the Lions were much tougher against the run than the pass, Williams is still a RB1 on the week in the game with the highest total of the week and his expected role. Unless something changes drastically, the Rams should be pretty stable with Williams, Cooper Kupp, and Puka Nacua all premium options with the ability to get there with such a condensed target/touch tree.

by Brendan Darr

· Jul 31, 2024 · 4:47 PM EDT

LAR RB Kyren Williams - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
The fantasy upside for Kyren Williams would have been a tougher case to make in the weeks right after the draft, but it appears from early in training camp he has a stranglehold on the majority of touches in this Rams offense. He was the RB4 by total points, but the RB2 by weekly average last season and even if cedes a few carries to Blake Corum it sounds he like is poised to retain the same role he had last season. It seems like head coach Sean McVay is determined to make him a workhorse back.

Fantasy Downside
The addition of Corum was originally viewed as a major negative for Williams, but as minicamps and the start of training camp have shown he isn't in Los Angeles to steal the lead-back role from Williams. That said, we still have a little to worry about. He's still going to lose some work to Corum and it's possible some of it could be around the goal line.

2024 Bottom Line
In best ball, we've seen Williams' ADP tank since the spring where he's down around pick 29. Into the third round, he seems like a strong buy. In redraft leagues where his ADP is around pick 15-21, it is a little tougher to swallow, but he's still a strong buy.

by Matt Jones

· Dec 29, 2023 · 4:48 PM EST

LAR RB Kyren Williams - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 at New York Giants

Once again, Kyren Williams is our RB2 this weekend. He tallied 22 carries in Week 16. That's four straight weeks of 20+ carries. Williams found the end zone and cracked 100 rushing yards once again in Week 16.

One slightly concerning development was his disappearance from the passing game. He didn't earn a single target against the Saints. The four weeks leading into Week 16, he earned 22 total targets so we're hoping that was just a blip on the radar. He's locked and loaded for finals weekend.

by Matt Jones

· Dec 20, 2023 · 2:40 PM EST

LAR RB Kyren Williams - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs. New Orleans Saints

The only thing standing between Kyren Williams and our RB1 spot is Christian McCaffrey. We have him at RB2 with a projected 23 touches.

That seems like a conservative estimate given his workload lately. Over the last three weeks, he's averaging 28 touches with a significant receiving role. He's seen 16 targets in that short stretch of games. Williams is a must-start in all formats.

by Matt Jones

· Dec 15, 2023 · 3:47 PM EST

LAR RB Kyren Williams - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 vs. Washington Commanders

Kyren Williams is coming off a 28-touch game, including three receptions. He rushed for over 100 yards for the third time in his last four appearances. Since his return three weeks ago he's seen 20+ opportunities week-in and week-out.

We have him ranked as our RB2 on the week, trailing only Christian McCaffrey. They're the only two running backs projected for over 20 half-PPR points. No point in over-thinking this one, he's an auto-start again this week.

by Matt Jones

· Dec 08, 2023 · 11:09 AM EST

LAR RB Kyren Williams - Week 14 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 at Baltimore Ravens

Kyren Williams comes into the week as our RB10 in half-PPR. After his explosive comeback two weeks ago, he turned in a solid performance. Williams found the end zone again and put up 88 yards on the ground.

Another encouraging sign with his performance is his target share. He saw another five targets last week which would provide a stable floor if it continues. Williams is an every week starter for the stretch run and through the playoffs.