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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Aaron Jones vs Kyren WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Aaron Jones's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Kyren Williams outscored Aaron Jones by 5.7 PPG in 2025 with 13 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Kyren Williams is the clear pick. Aaron Jones profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBMinnesota Vikings#34

Aaron Jones

PPG

8.7

Games

Rush Yds

548

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

199

Bye

Week 6

RBLos Angeles Rams#11PPG LEADER

Kyren Williams

PPG

14.4

Games

Rush Yds

1,252

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Aaron Jones

Kyren Williams

Head to Head

8.7 PPG14.4 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Aaron Jones: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #34 at the position). Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Aaron Jones is producing at 40% of elite pace and Kyren Williams at 65%. That ranking gap means Kyren Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Aaron Jones vs Kyren Williams: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Aaron Jones and Kyren Williams is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Minnesota Vikings running back put up 8.7 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Kyren Williams of the Los Angeles Rams averaged 14.4 in 17. A 5.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.7 points favors Kyren Williams, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Aaron Jones ran for 548 yards and 2 touchdowns; Kyren Williams posted 1252 and 10. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Aaron Jones sits Week 6 while Kyren Williams is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Kyren Williams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Aaron Jones is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Aaron Jones (age 31, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Kyren Williams (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Kyren Williams outscored Aaron Jones by a projected 97 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Aaron Jones's 12. That durability gap means Kyren Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kyren Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Kyren Williams caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Kyren Williams is 6 years younger than Aaron Jones (25 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aaron Jones vs Kyren Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aaron Jones	Kyren Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	14.4
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	104	245
Rushing Yards	548	1,252
Rush Yds/Game	45.7	73.6
Rushing TDs	2	10
Receptions	28	36
Receiving Yards	199	281
Targets	41	50
Total TDs	3	13
Age	31	25
Experience	8 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

14.4 PPG for Kyren Williams versus 8.7 for Aaron Jones in 2025. The baseline favors Kyren Williams, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aaron Jones or Kyren Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Aaron Jones's 8.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Aaron Jones and Kyren Williams average in 2025?▾

Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.7 points per game.

When are Aaron Jones and Kyren Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aaron Jones (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Kyren Williams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Aaron Jones or Kyren Williams a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyren Williams outscored Aaron Jones by 5.7 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.