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Kyren Williams vs Ray DavisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Ray Davis's 7.8 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. Ray Davis (7.8 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Kyren Williams as the starter and Ray Davis 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
17
Rush Yds
1,252
Rush TDs
10
Rec
36
Rec Yds
281
Bye
Week 11
RBBuffalo Bills#99
Ray Davis
PPG
7.8
Games
15
Rush Yds
425
Rush TDs
3
Rec
22
Rec Yds
168
Bye
Week 12

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Kyren Williams
Ray Davis

Head to Head

14.4 PPG7.8 PPG
17 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Ray Davis: 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 Ray Davis at 35%. That ranking gap means Kyren Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyren Williams vs Ray Davis: The Full Breakdown

Kyren Williams and Ray Davis are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Los Angeles Rams running back averaged 14.4 PPG in 2025, a full 6.6 points per game ahead of Ray Davis's 7.8 with the Buffalo Bills. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

Kyren Williams carries a 6.6-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; Ray Davis posted 425 and 3. 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 Ray Davis rests in Week 12. 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

If you can acquire Kyren Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Ray Davis 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. Ray Davis (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

  • Kyren Williams outscored Ray Davis by a projected 112 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ray Davis's 15. 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 Ray Davis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatKyren WilliamsRay Davis
PPG (Half-PPR)14.47.8
Games Played1715
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)245117
Rushing Yards1,252425
Rush Yds/Game73.628.3
Rushing TDs103
Receptions3622
Receiving Yards281168
Targets500
Total TDs134
Age25-
Experience3 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 12

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Kyren Williams holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.4 points per game. Ray Davis averaged 7.8 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 Ray Davis in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Ray Davis's 7.8 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 Ray Davis average in 2025?

Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Ray Davis averaged 7.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 6.6 points per game.

When are Kyren Williams and Ray Davis's bye weeks in 2026?

Kyren Williams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Ray Davis (BUF) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kyren Williams or Ray Davis a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Kyren Williams outscored Ray Davis by 6.6 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.