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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kareem Hunt vs Kyren WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Kareem Hunt's 8.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Kyren Williams outscored Kareem Hunt by 6.4 PPG in 2025 with 13 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Kyren Williams is the clear pick. Kareem Hunt profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

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RBKansas City Chiefs#39

Kareem Hunt

PPG

8.0

Games

Rush Yds

611

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

143

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

Kareem Hunt

Kyren Williams

Head to Head

8.0 PPG14.4 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Kareem Hunt: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #39 at the position). Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kareem Hunt is producing at 36% 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.

Kareem Hunt 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 Kareem Hunt managed 8.0 across 17 games with the Kansas City Chiefs. A 6.4-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

That 6.4-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. Kareem Hunt ran for 611 yards and 8 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: Kareem Hunt sits Week 5 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. Kareem Hunt is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Kareem Hunt (age 30, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Kyren Williams (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Kyren Williams outscored Kareem Hunt by a projected 109 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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.
•Kyren Williams is 5 years younger than Kareem Hunt (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kareem Hunt vs Kyren Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kareem Hunt	Kyren Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	14.4
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	245
Rushing Yards	611	1,252
Rush Yds/Game	35.9	73.6
Rushing TDs	8	10
Receptions	18	36
Receiving Yards	143	281
Targets	25	50
Total TDs	9	13
Age	30	25
Experience	8 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kyren Williams at 14.4 PPG, 6.4 points per game above Kareem Hunt's 8.0. 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 Kareem Hunt or Kyren Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Kareem Hunt's 8.0 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 Kareem Hunt and Kyren Williams average in 2025?▾

Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.4 points per game.

When are Kareem Hunt and Kyren Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kareem Hunt (KC) 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 Kareem Hunt or Kyren Williams a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyren Williams outscored Kareem Hunt by 6.4 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.