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The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast on Kyren Williams

Podcast1136: Mailbag - Kyren Williams' Targets, X Receivers, and More
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pass catching was what he was really good at...The ability for Williams as a pass catcher has always been there. This system, as you noted, just hasn't exactly allowed for it...from 2020 to 2025...LA's best season in running back target share over that time frame ranks 182nd out of 192...this year, they're still on the lower side, but they're barely below average at a near 16% running back target share.
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Williams' pass-catching prowess finally getting opportunity in Rams' rising RB target share.

JJ Zachariason notes that Kyren Williams was profiled as a pass-catcher prospect—"pass catching was what he was really good at" coming out of school, positioned as a part-time early-down runner with third-down and receiving upside. Despite the Rams' historically low running back target share (11.6% from 2020–2025, lowest in football by 3.5 percentage points), Williams' receiving ability has always been present; the system simply hasn't allowed for it until now. This year, Rams RB target share has risen to near 16%, barely below average, suggesting a real shift in offensive usage that aligns with Williams' skill set.

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