Alvin Kamara vs Kyren Williams: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Kyren Williams put up 14.4 fantasy points per game for the Los Angeles Rams in 2025, while Alvin Kamara managed 7.7 across 11 games with the New Orleans Saints. A 6.7-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.
A 6.7-PPG gap gives Kyren Williams the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Alvin Kamara ran for 471 yards and 1 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: Alvin Kamara sits Week 12 while Kyren Williams is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
