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DK Metcalf vs Kyren Williams

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRPittsburgh Steelers
DK Metcalf
PPG
10.5
Games
15
Rec
59
Rec Yds
850
Rec TDs
6
Targets
99
Bye
Week 9
RBLos Angeles RamsPPG LEADER
Kyren Williams
PPG
14.4
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,252
Rush TDs
10
Rec
36
Rec Yds
281
Bye
Week 6

Head to Head

10.5 PPG14.4 PPG
15 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 6

DK Metcalf vs Kyren Williams: Who Should You Start?

Comparing DK Metcalf (WR, Pittsburgh Steelers) against Kyren Williams (RB, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Kyren Williams posted 14.4 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

DK Metcalf has his bye in Week 9, Kyren Williams in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Kyren Williams holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.4 points per game. DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 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 DK Metcalf or Kyren Williams in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to DK Metcalf's 10.5 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 DK Metcalf and Kyren Williams average in 2025?

DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 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 3.9 points per game.

When are DK Metcalf and Kyren Williams's bye weeks in 2026?

DK Metcalf (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Kyren Williams (LAR) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.