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Kyren Williams vs Michael WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Michael Wilson's 10.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Kyren Williams (14.4 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Michael Wilson (10.7 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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RBLos Angeles Rams#11PPG LEADER
Kyren Williams
PPG
14.4
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,252
Rush TDs
10
Rec
36
Rec Yds
281
Bye
Week 11
WRArizona Cardinals#24
Michael Wilson
PPG
10.7
Games
17
Rec
78
Rec Yds
1,006
Rec TDs
7
Targets
126
Bye
Week 14

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Kyren Williams
Michael Wilson

Head to Head

14.4 PPG10.7 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Michael Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #24 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Kyren Williams vs Michael Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Kyren Williams (RB, Los Angeles Rams) against Michael Wilson (WR, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Michael Wilson posted 10.7 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Kyren Williams has his bye in Week 11, Michael Wilson in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Kyren Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Michael Wilson 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. Michael Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Kyren Williams outscored Michael Wilson by a projected 63 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.
  • Michael Wilson caught 78 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 Michael Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatKyren WilliamsMichael Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)14.410.7
Games Played1717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)245182
Rushing Yards1,2520
Rush Yds/Game73.60.0
Rushing TDs100
Receptions3678
Receiving Yards2811,006
Targets50126
Total TDs137
Age2526
Experience3 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 14

Summary

Kyren Williams outscored Michael Wilson by 3.7 PPG in 2025 (14.4 to 10.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kyren Williams or Michael Wilson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Michael Wilson's 10.7 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 Michael Wilson average in 2025?

Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Kyren Williams and Michael Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?

Kyren Williams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Michael Wilson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.