Javonte Williams vs Kenneth Walker: Who Should You Start?
Javonte Williams and Kenneth Walker are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 PPG across 16 games with the Dallas Cowboys, while Kenneth Walker posted 10.4 PPG in 17 appearances for the Kansas City Chiefs.
A 3.7-PPG gap gives Javonte 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. Javonte Williams ran for 1201 yards and 11 touchdowns; Kenneth Walker posted 1027 and 5. 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: Javonte Williams is off Week 7 and Kenneth Walker Week 6. 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.
