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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaylen Warren vs Kyren WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Jaylen Warren's 12.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyren Williams is the better play on a neutral week. 14.4 PPG with 1,533 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jaylen Warren at 12.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kyren Williams higher, but do not fade Jaylen Warren entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBPittsburgh Steelers#18

Jaylen Warren

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

958

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

333

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

Jaylen Warren

Kyren Williams

Head to Head

12.3 PPG14.4 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jaylen Warren: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #18 at the position). Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jaylen Warren is producing at 56% 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.

Jaylen Warren vs Kyren Williams: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jaylen Warren and Kyren Williams is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back put up 12.3 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Kyren Williams of the Los Angeles Rams averaged 14.4 in 17. A 2.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.1 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.

Jaylen Warren is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 40 targets into 333 yards, while Kyren Williams profiles as a more traditional rusher with 1252 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jaylen Warren carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

One scheduling note: Jaylen Warren 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

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Jaylen Warren (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 Jaylen Warren by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jaylen Warren's 16. 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.
•Jaylen Warren caught 40 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaylen Warren vs Kyren Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaylen Warren	Kyren Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.3	14.4
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	197	245
Rushing Yards	958	1,252
Rush Yds/Game	59.9	73.6
Rushing TDs	6	10
Receptions	40	36
Receiving Yards	333	281
Targets	45	50
Total TDs	8	13
Age	27	25
Experience	3 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

Summary

14.4 PPG for Kyren Williams versus 12.3 for Jaylen Warren 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 Jaylen Warren or Kyren Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Jaylen Warren's 12.3 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 Jaylen Warren and Kyren Williams average in 2025?▾

Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Jaylen Warren and Kyren Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaylen Warren (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 Jaylen Warren or Kyren Williams a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyren Williams outscored Jaylen Warren by 2.1 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.