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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyren Williams vs Rashee RiceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.5 PPG to Kyren Williams's 14.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Rashee Rice (15.5 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Kyren Williams (14.4 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.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBLos Angeles Rams#11

Kyren Williams

PPG

14.4

Games

Rush Yds

1,252

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Bye

Week 11

WRKansas City Chiefs#5PPG LEADER

Rashee Rice

PPG

15.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Kyren Williams

Rashee Rice

Head to Head

14.4 PPG15.5 PPG

17 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 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 1 (Elite) WR in most league formats.

Kyren Williams vs Rashee Rice: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Kyren Williams (RB, Los Angeles Rams) against Rashee Rice (WR, Kansas City Chiefs) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Rashee Rice posted 15.5 PPG across 8 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, Rashee Rice in Week 5. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Kyren Williams (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Rashee Rice (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Rashee Rice outscored Kyren Williams by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rashee Rice's 8. 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.
•Rashee Rice caught 53 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 Rashee Rice: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyren Williams	Rashee Rice
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.4	15.5
Games Played	17	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	245	124
Rushing Yards	1,252	20
Rush Yds/Game	73.6	2.5
Rushing TDs	10	1
Receptions	36	53
Receiving Yards	281	571
Targets	50	78
Total TDs	13	6
Age	25	26
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Rashee Rice holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.5 points per game. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 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 Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Kyren Williams's 14.4 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 Rashee Rice average in 2025?▾

Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are Kyren Williams and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kyren Williams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.