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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyren Williams vs MarShawn LloydWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to MarShawn Lloyd's 6.8 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. MarShawn Lloyd (6.8 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Kyren Williams as the starter and MarShawn Lloyd as depth.

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

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RBLos Angeles Rams#11PPG LEADER

Kyren Williams

PPG

14.4

Games

Rush Yds

1,252

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Bye

Week 11

RBGreen Bay Packers#99

MarShawn Lloyd

PPG

6.8

Games

Rush Yds

325

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

112

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Kyren Williams

MarShawn Lloyd

Head to Head

14.4 PPG6.8 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). MarShawn Lloyd: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kyren Williams is producing at 65% of elite pace and MarShawn Lloyd at 31%. That ranking gap means Kyren Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyren Williams vs MarShawn Lloyd: The Full Breakdown

There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Kyren Williams (Los Angeles Rams) averaged 14.4 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring MarShawn Lloyd (Green Bay Packers, 6.8 PPG) by 7.6 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

Kyren Williams carries a 7.6-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. Kyren Williams ran for 1252 yards and 10 touchdowns; MarShawn Lloyd posted 325 and 3. 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: Kyren Williams is off Week 11 and MarShawn Lloyd Week 10. 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

If you can acquire Kyren Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. MarShawn Lloyd is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Kyren Williams (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. MarShawn Lloyd (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Kyren Williams outscored MarShawn Lloyd by a projected 129 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to MarShawn Lloyd's 12. 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

Kyren Williams vs MarShawn Lloyd: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyren Williams	MarShawn Lloyd
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.4	6.8
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	245	82
Rushing Yards	1,252	325
Rush Yds/Game	73.6	27.1
Rushing TDs	10	3
Receptions	36	16
Receiving Yards	281	112
Targets	50	0
Total TDs	13	3
Age	25	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Kyren Williams holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.4 points per game. MarShawn Lloyd averaged 6.8 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 Kyren Williams or MarShawn Lloyd in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to MarShawn Lloyd's 6.8 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 Kyren Williams and MarShawn Lloyd average in 2025?▾

Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. MarShawn Lloyd averaged 6.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 7.6 points per game.

When are Kyren Williams and MarShawn Lloyd's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Kyren Williams or MarShawn Lloyd a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyren Williams outscored MarShawn Lloyd by 7.6 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.