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Kyren Williams vs Zack MossWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Zack Moss'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 has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.4-PPG advantage is real (14.4 to 10.0), and Kyren Williams's 13 touchdowns show scoring upside. Zack Moss 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
17
Rush Yds
1,252
Rush TDs
10
Rec
36
Rec Yds
281
Bye
Week 11
RBCincinnati Bengals#99
Zack Moss
PPG
10.0
Games
14
Rush Yds
685
Rush TDs
5
Rec
20
Rec Yds
148
Bye
Week 12

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Kyren Williams
Zack Moss

Head to Head

14.4 PPG10.0 PPG
17 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Zack Moss: 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 Zack Moss at 45%. That ranking gap means Kyren Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyren Williams vs Zack Moss: The Full Breakdown

Kyren Williams and Zack Moss are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG across 17 games with the Los Angeles Rams, while Zack Moss posted 10.0 PPG in 14 appearances for the Cincinnati Bengals.

A 4.4-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.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Kyren Williams ran for 1252 yards and 10 touchdowns; Zack Moss posted 685 and 5. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One scheduling note: Kyren Williams is off Week 11 and Zack Moss Week 12. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

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

Did You Know?

  • Kyren Williams outscored Zack Moss by a projected 75 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zack Moss'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 Zack Moss: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatKyren WilliamsZack Moss
PPG (Half-PPR)14.410.0
Games Played1714
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)245140
Rushing Yards1,252685
Rush Yds/Game73.648.9
Rushing TDs105
Receptions3620
Receiving Yards281148
Targets500
Total TDs135
Age25-
Experience3 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 12

Summary

Kyren Williams outscored Zack Moss by 4.4 PPG in 2025 (14.4 to 10.0). 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 Zack Moss in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Zack Moss'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 Zack Moss average in 2025?

Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Zack Moss averaged 10.0 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.4 points per game.

When are Kyren Williams and Zack Moss's bye weeks in 2026?

Kyren Williams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Zack Moss (CIN) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kyren Williams or Zack Moss a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Kyren Williams outscored Zack Moss 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.