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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jerome Ford vs Kyren WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Jerome Ford's 8.4 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. Jerome Ford (8.4 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Kyren Williams as the starter and Jerome Ford as depth.

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

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RBCleveland Browns#99

Jerome Ford

PPG

8.4

Games

Rush Yds

582

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

215

Bye

Week 10

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

Jerome Ford

Kyren Williams

Head to Head

8.4 PPG14.4 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jerome Ford: 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, Jerome Ford is producing at 38% 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.

Jerome Ford vs Kyren Williams: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Kyren Williams put up 14.4 fantasy points per game for the Los Angeles Rams in 2025, while Jerome Ford managed 8.4 across 15 games with the Cleveland Browns. A 6.0-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

Kyren Williams carries a 6.0-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. Jerome Ford ran for 582 yards and 3 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jerome Ford sits Week 10 while Kyren Williams is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Kyren Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Jerome Ford is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jerome Ford (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 Jerome Ford by a projected 102 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jerome Ford'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

Jerome Ford vs Kyren Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jerome Ford	Kyren Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.4	14.4
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	126	245
Rushing Yards	582	1,252
Rush Yds/Game	38.8	73.6
Rushing TDs	3	10
Receptions	28	36
Receiving Yards	215	281
Targets	0	50
Total TDs	4	13
Age	-	25
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Kyren Williams holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.4 points per game. Jerome Ford averaged 8.4 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 Jerome Ford or Kyren Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Jerome Ford's 8.4 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 Jerome Ford and Kyren Williams average in 2025?▾

Jerome Ford averaged 8.4 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 6.0 points per game.

When are Jerome Ford and Kyren Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jerome Ford (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Kyren Williams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jerome Ford or Kyren Williams a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyren Williams outscored Jerome Ford by 6.0 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.