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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyren Williams vs Tyjae SpearsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Tyjae Spears's 6.9 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. Tyjae Spears (6.9 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Kyren Williams as the starter and Tyjae Spears 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

RBTennessee Titans#48

Tyjae Spears

PPG

6.9

Games

Rush Yds

283

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

264

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Kyren Williams

Tyjae Spears

Head to Head

14.4 PPG6.9 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Tyjae Spears: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #48 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kyren Williams is producing at 65% of elite pace and Tyjae Spears at 31%. That ranking gap means Kyren Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyren Williams vs Tyjae Spears: The Full Breakdown

Kyren Williams and Tyjae Spears are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Los Angeles Rams running back averaged 14.4 PPG in 2025, a full 7.5 points per game ahead of Tyjae Spears's 6.9 with the Tennessee Titans. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

A 7.5-PPG gap gives Kyren Williams the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Tyjae Spears is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 45 targets into 264 yards, while Kyren Williams profiles as a more traditional rusher with 1252 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Tyjae Spears carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Kyren Williams has his bye in Week 11, and Tyjae Spears 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

If you can acquire Kyren Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Tyjae Spears 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. Tyjae Spears (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Kyren Williams outscored Tyjae Spears by a projected 128 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyjae Spears's 13. 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.
•Tyjae Spears caught 45 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 Tyjae Spears: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyren Williams	Tyjae Spears
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.4	6.9
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	245	90
Rushing Yards	1,252	283
Rush Yds/Game	73.6	21.8
Rushing TDs	10	2
Receptions	36	45
Receiving Yards	281	264
Targets	50	50
Total TDs	13	2
Age	25	24
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 9

Summary

Kyren Williams outscored Tyjae Spears by 7.5 PPG in 2025 (14.4 to 6.9). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kyren Williams or Tyjae Spears in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Tyjae Spears's 6.9 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 Tyjae Spears average in 2025?▾

Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyjae Spears averaged 6.9 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 7.5 points per game.

When are Kyren Williams and Tyjae Spears's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Kyren Williams or Tyjae Spears a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyren Williams outscored Tyjae Spears by 7.5 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.