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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyren Williams vs Tony PollardWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Tony Pollard's 10.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyren Williams is the better play on a neutral week. 14.4 PPG with 1,533 yards gives a reliable baseline. Tony Pollard at 10.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kyren Williams higher, but do not fade Tony Pollard entirely.

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

RBTennessee Titans#30

Tony Pollard

PPG

10.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,082

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

206

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Kyren Williams

Tony Pollard

Head to Head

14.4 PPG10.0 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Tony Pollard: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kyren Williams is producing at 65% of elite pace and Tony Pollard at 45%. That ranking gap means Kyren Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyren Williams vs Tony Pollard: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Kyren Williams and Tony Pollard is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Rams running back put up 14.4 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Tony Pollard of the Tennessee Titans averaged 10.0 in 17. A 4.4-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.4 points favors Kyren Williams, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Kyren Williams ran for 1252 yards and 10 touchdowns; Tony Pollard posted 1082 and 5. 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 Tony Pollard rests in Week 9. 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

Kyren Williams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tony Pollard is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Kyren Williams (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Tony Pollard (age 29, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Kyren Williams outscored Tony Pollard by a projected 75 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.
•Kyren Williams caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Kyren Williams is 4 years younger than Tony Pollard (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kyren Williams vs Tony Pollard: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyren Williams	Tony Pollard
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.4	10.0
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	245	170
Rushing Yards	1,252	1,082
Rush Yds/Game	73.6	63.6
Rushing TDs	10	5
Receptions	36	33
Receiving Yards	281	206
Targets	50	41
Total TDs	13	5
Age	25	29
Experience	3 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 9

Summary

14.4 PPG for Kyren Williams versus 10.0 for Tony Pollard 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 Tony Pollard in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Tony Pollard's 10.0 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 Tony Pollard average in 2025?▾

Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tony Pollard averaged 10.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.4 points per game.

When are Kyren Williams and Tony Pollard's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kyren Williams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Tony Pollard (TEN) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kyren Williams or Tony Pollard a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyren Williams outscored Tony Pollard by 4.4 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.