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Bhayshul Tuten vs Kyren WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 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 Bhayshul Tuten by 8.8 PPG in 2025 with 13 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Kyren Williams is the clear pick. Bhayshul Tuten 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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RBJacksonville Jaguars#58
Bhayshul Tuten
PPG
5.6
Games
15
Rush Yds
307
Rush TDs
5
Rec
10
Rec Yds
79
Bye
Week 7
RBLos Angeles Rams#11PPG LEADER
Kyren Williams
PPG
14.4
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,252
Rush TDs
10
Rec
36
Rec Yds
281
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Bhayshul Tuten
Kyren Williams

Head to Head

5.6 PPG14.4 PPG
15 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Bhayshul Tuten: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #58 at the position). Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bhayshul Tuten is producing at 25% 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.

Bhayshul Tuten vs Kyren Williams: The Full Breakdown

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 Bhayshul Tuten managed 5.6 across 15 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars. A 8.8-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

The per-game difference of 8.8 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. Bhayshul Tuten ran for 307 yards and 5 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: Bhayshul Tuten sits Week 7 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. Bhayshul Tuten is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Bhayshul Tuten (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Kyren Williams (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

  • Kyren Williams outscored Bhayshul Tuten by a projected 150 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Bhayshul Tuten's 15. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bhayshul Tuten vs Kyren Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBhayshul TutenKyren Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)5.614.4
Games Played1517
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)84245
Rushing Yards3071,252
Rush Yds/Game20.573.6
Rushing TDs510
Receptions1036
Receiving Yards79281
Targets1450
Total TDs713
Age2425
Experience-3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 11

Summary

14.4 PPG for Kyren Williams versus 5.6 for Bhayshul Tuten 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 Bhayshul Tuten or Kyren Williams in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 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 Bhayshul Tuten and Kyren Williams average in 2025?

Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 8.8 points per game.

When are Bhayshul Tuten and Kyren Williams's bye weeks in 2026?

Bhayshul Tuten (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Kyren Williams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bhayshul Tuten or Kyren Williams a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Kyren Williams outscored Bhayshul Tuten by 8.8 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.