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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

J.K. Dobbins vs Kyren WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to J.K. Dobbins's 11.0 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. J.K. Dobbins at 11.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kyren Williams higher, but do not fade J.K. Dobbins entirely.

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

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RBDenver Broncos#25

J.K. Dobbins

PPG

11.0

Games

Rush Yds

772

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

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

J.K. Dobbins

Kyren Williams

Head to Head

11.0 PPG14.4 PPG

10 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

J.K. Dobbins: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #25 at the position). Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, J.K. Dobbins is producing at 50% 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.

J.K. Dobbins vs Kyren Williams: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between J.K. Dobbins and Kyren Williams for your lineup, you are not alone. J.K. Dobbins finished the 2025 season at 11.0 PPG for the Denver Broncos (10 games), and Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 for the Los Angeles Rams (17 games).

That 3.4-point weekly advantage for Kyren Williams is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. J.K. Dobbins ran for 772 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: J.K. Dobbins 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

Kyren Williams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. J.K. Dobbins is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: J.K. Dobbins (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 J.K. Dobbins by a projected 58 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to J.K. Dobbins's 10. 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

J.K. Dobbins vs Kyren Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	J.K. Dobbins	Kyren Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.0	14.4
Games Played	10	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	110	245
Rushing Yards	772	1,252
Rush Yds/Game	77.2	73.6
Rushing TDs	4	10
Receptions	11	36
Receiving Yards	37	281
Targets	14	50
Total TDs	4	13
Age	27	25
Experience	5 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kyren Williams at 14.4 PPG, 3.4 points per game above J.K. Dobbins's 11.0. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start J.K. Dobbins or Kyren Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to J.K. Dobbins's 11.0 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 J.K. Dobbins and Kyren Williams average in 2025?▾

J.K. Dobbins averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are J.K. Dobbins and Kyren Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

J.K. Dobbins (DEN) 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 J.K. Dobbins or Kyren Williams a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyren Williams outscored J.K. Dobbins by 3.4 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.