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Kyren Williams vs Raheim SandersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Raheim Sanders's 4.7 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 Raheim Sanders by 9.7 PPG in 2025 with 13 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Kyren Williams is the clear pick. Raheim Sanders 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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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
RBCleveland Browns#99
Raheim Sanders
PPG
4.7
Games
4
Rush Yds
92
Rush TDs
1
Rec
3
Rec Yds
21
Bye
Week 10

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Kyren Williams
Raheim Sanders

Head to Head

14.4 PPG4.7 PPG
17 GP4 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Raheim Sanders: 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 Raheim Sanders at 21%. That ranking gap means Kyren Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyren Williams vs Raheim Sanders: The Full Breakdown

Kyren Williams and Raheim Sanders are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Los Angeles Rams running back averaged 14.4 PPG in 2025, a full 9.7 points per game ahead of Raheim Sanders's 4.7 with the Cleveland Browns. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

That 9.7-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. Kyren Williams ran for 1252 yards and 10 touchdowns; Raheim Sanders posted 92 and 1. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Kyren Williams has his bye in Week 11, and Raheim Sanders rests in Week 10. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Kyren Williams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Raheim Sanders is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Kyren Williams (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Raheim Sanders (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

  • Kyren Williams outscored Raheim Sanders by a projected 165 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Raheim Sanders's 4. 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 Raheim Sanders: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatKyren WilliamsRaheim Sanders
PPG (Half-PPR)14.44.7
Games Played174
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)24519
Rushing Yards1,25292
Rush Yds/Game73.623.0
Rushing TDs101
Receptions363
Receiving Yards28121
Targets504
Total TDs131
Age2523
Experience3 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kyren Williams at 14.4 PPG, 9.7 points per game above Raheim Sanders's 4.7. 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 Kyren Williams or Raheim Sanders in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Raheim Sanders's 4.7 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 Raheim Sanders average in 2025?

Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Raheim Sanders averaged 4.7 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 9.7 points per game.

When are Kyren Williams and Raheim Sanders's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Kyren Williams or Raheim Sanders a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Kyren Williams outscored Raheim Sanders by 9.7 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.