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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyren Williams vs Roschon JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Roschon Johnson's 8.1 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. Roschon Johnson (8.1 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Kyren Williams as the starter and Roschon Johnson 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

Rush Yds

1,252

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Bye

Week 11

RBChicago Bears#99

Roschon Johnson

PPG

8.1

Games

Rush Yds

445

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

168

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Kyren Williams

Roschon Johnson

Head to Head

14.4 PPG8.1 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Roschon Johnson: 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 Roschon Johnson at 37%. That ranking gap means Kyren Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyren Williams vs Roschon Johnson: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Kyren Williams put up 14.4 fantasy points per game for the Los Angeles Rams in 2025, while Roschon Johnson managed 8.1 across 14 games with the Chicago Bears. A 6.3-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

Kyren Williams carries a 6.3-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; Roschon Johnson posted 445 and 4. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Kyren Williams sits Week 11 while Roschon Johnson is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

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

Did You Know?

•Kyren Williams outscored Roschon Johnson by a projected 107 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Roschon Johnson's 14. 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 Roschon Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyren Williams	Roschon Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.4	8.1
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	245	113
Rushing Yards	1,252	445
Rush Yds/Game	73.6	31.8
Rushing TDs	10	4
Receptions	36	22
Receiving Yards	281	168
Targets	50	0
Total TDs	13	5
Age	25	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Kyren Williams holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.4 points per game. Roschon Johnson averaged 8.1 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 Roschon Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Roschon Johnson's 8.1 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 Roschon Johnson average in 2025?▾

Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Roschon Johnson averaged 8.1 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 6.3 points per game.

When are Kyren Williams and Roschon Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kyren Williams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Roschon Johnson (CHI) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kyren Williams or Roschon Johnson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyren Williams outscored Roschon Johnson by 6.3 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.