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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyren Williams vs RJ HarveyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to RJ Harvey's 10.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyren Williams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.6-PPG advantage is real (14.4 to 10.8), and Kyren Williams's 13 touchdowns show scoring upside. RJ Harvey is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

Rush Yds

1,252

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Bye

Week 11

RBDenver Broncos#27

RJ Harvey

PPG

10.8

Games

Rush Yds

540

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

356

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Kyren Williams

RJ Harvey

Head to Head

14.4 PPG10.8 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). RJ Harvey: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kyren Williams is producing at 65% of elite pace and RJ Harvey at 49%. That ranking gap means Kyren Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyren Williams vs RJ Harvey: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Kyren Williams (Los Angeles Rams) finished the 2025 season averaging 14.4 fantasy points per game in 17 games. RJ Harvey (Denver Broncos) came in at 10.8 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Kyren Williams carries a 3.6-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.

RJ Harvey is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 47 targets into 356 yards, while Kyren Williams profiles as a more traditional rusher with 1252 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats RJ Harvey carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Kyren Williams has his bye in Week 11, and RJ Harvey 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

If you can acquire Kyren Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. RJ Harvey 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. RJ Harvey (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Kyren Williams outscored RJ Harvey by a projected 61 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.
•RJ Harvey caught 47 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 RJ Harvey: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyren Williams	RJ Harvey
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.4	10.8
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	245	184
Rushing Yards	1,252	540
Rush Yds/Game	73.6	31.8
Rushing TDs	10	7
Receptions	36	47
Receiving Yards	281	356
Targets	50	58
Total TDs	13	12
Age	25	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. RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 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 RJ Harvey in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to RJ Harvey's 10.8 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 RJ Harvey average in 2025?▾

Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are Kyren Williams and RJ Harvey's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Kyren Williams or RJ Harvey a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyren Williams outscored RJ Harvey by 3.6 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.