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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cordarrelle Patterson vs Kyren WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Cordarrelle Patterson's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyren Williams is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 14.4 PPG and 1,533 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Cordarrelle Patterson (5.5 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Kyren Williams as the starter and Cordarrelle Patterson as depth.

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

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RBPittsburgh Steelers#99

Cordarrelle Patterson

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

225

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

142

Bye

Week 9

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

Cordarrelle Patterson

Kyren Williams

Head to Head

5.5 PPG14.4 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Cordarrelle Patterson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Cordarrelle Patterson 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.

Cordarrelle Patterson vs Kyren Williams: The Full Breakdown

There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Kyren Williams (Los Angeles Rams) averaged 14.4 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Cordarrelle Patterson (Pittsburgh Steelers, 5.5 PPG) by 8.9 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

Kyren Williams carries a 8.9-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Cordarrelle Patterson ran for 225 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.

One scheduling note: Cordarrelle Patterson is off Week 9 and Kyren Williams Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Kyren Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Cordarrelle Patterson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Cordarrelle Patterson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Kyren Williams (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Kyren Williams outscored Cordarrelle Patterson by a projected 151 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cordarrelle Patterson'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

Cordarrelle Patterson vs Kyren Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cordarrelle Patterson	Kyren Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	14.4
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	83	245
Rushing Yards	225	1,252
Rush Yds/Game	15.0	73.6
Rushing TDs	2	10
Receptions	18	36
Receiving Yards	142	281
Targets	0	50
Total TDs	3	13
Age	-	25
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Kyren Williams holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.4 points per game. Cordarrelle Patterson averaged 5.5 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cordarrelle Patterson or Kyren Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Cordarrelle Patterson's 5.5 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 Cordarrelle Patterson and Kyren Williams average in 2025?▾

Cordarrelle Patterson averaged 5.5 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 8.9 points per game.

When are Cordarrelle Patterson and Kyren Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cordarrelle Patterson (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Kyren Williams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cordarrelle Patterson or Kyren Williams a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyren Williams outscored Cordarrelle Patterson by 8.9 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.