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Kyren Williams vs T.J. Hockenson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBLos Angeles RamsPPG LEADER
Kyren Williams
PPG
14.4
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,252
Rush TDs
10
Rec
36
Rec Yds
281
Bye
Week 6
TEMinnesota Vikings
T.J. Hockenson
PPG
5.8
Games
15
Rec
51
Rec Yds
438
Rec TDs
3
Targets
66
Bye
Week 6

Head to Head

14.4 PPG5.8 PPG
17 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Kyren Williams vs T.J. Hockenson: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Kyren Williams (RB, Los Angeles Rams) against T.J. Hockenson (TE, Minnesota Vikings) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while T.J. Hockenson posted 5.8 PPG across 15 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.

The Bottom Line

14.4 PPG for Kyren Williams versus 5.8 for T.J. Hockenson in 2025. The baseline favors Kyren Williams, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kyren Williams or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to T.J. Hockenson's 5.8 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 T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?

Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 8.6 points per game.

Do Kyren Williams and T.J. Hockenson share a bye week?

Yes, both Kyren Williams and T.J. Hockenson share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.