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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Gus Edwards vs Kyren WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Gus Edwards's 7.0 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. Gus Edwards (7.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Kyren Williams as the starter and Gus Edwards as depth.

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

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RBLos Angeles Chargers#99

Gus Edwards

PPG

7.0

Games

Rush Yds

468

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 5

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

Gus Edwards

Kyren Williams

Head to Head

7.0 PPG14.4 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Gus Edwards: 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, Gus Edwards is producing at 32% 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.

Gus Edwards vs Kyren Williams: The Full Breakdown

Kyren Williams and Gus Edwards are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Los Angeles Rams running back averaged 14.4 PPG in 2025, a full 7.4 points per game ahead of Gus Edwards's 7.0 with the Los Angeles Chargers. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

A 7.4-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. Gus Edwards ran for 468 yards and 4 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.

Gus Edwards has his bye in Week 5, and Kyren Williams rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Kyren Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Gus Edwards is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Gus Edwards (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 Gus Edwards by a projected 126 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Gus Edwards's 13. 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

Gus Edwards vs Kyren Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Gus Edwards	Kyren Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	14.4
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	91	245
Rushing Yards	468	1,252
Rush Yds/Game	36.0	73.6
Rushing TDs	4	10
Receptions	10	36
Receiving Yards	62	281
Targets	0	50
Total TDs	4	13
Age	-	25
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 11

Summary

Kyren Williams outscored Gus Edwards by 7.4 PPG in 2025 (14.4 to 7.0). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Gus Edwards or Kyren Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Gus Edwards's 7.0 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 Gus Edwards and Kyren Williams average in 2025?▾

Gus Edwards averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 7.4 points per game.

When are Gus Edwards and Kyren Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Gus Edwards (LAC) has a bye in Week 5, and Kyren Williams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Gus Edwards or Kyren Williams a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyren Williams outscored Gus Edwards by 7.4 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.