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Underdog Fantasy Football Show fantasy football takes on Kyren Williams
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All Underdog Fantasy Football Show insights about Kyren Williams
NegativeRoleSep 30, 2026
Kyron Williams is ranked RB 12 against the Eagles. Both he and Blake Corum are top-four in yards before contact per attempt, reflecting the Rams' strong offensive line. The source notes that whenever the Rams lose or play in overtime, Williams gets targeted heavily, averaging 4.4 targets in those games; he was motioned to the slot in a close game last week. The Eagles' defense is good but not elite—Jalen Carter is playing through injuries and won't be himself for a while. The Rams are projected for the 16th most points, which is why he's ranked lower than his recent finishes.PositiveUsageSep 30, 2026
Kyron Williams is emerging as a premier receiving weapon for the Rams with 4.9 air yards per target among running backs with double-digit targets—easily the highest in the league; he's doubling up Devon Achan (2.4 air yards per target) on 12 targets with only two check-downs, demonstrating he's being deployed as a vertical threat rather than a dump-off option. The speaker prefers Kyron Williams over Saquon Barkley in fantasy and notes he plays 75% of snaps when the Rams are trailing or tied, with increased slot usage in recent games as a first-read target on quick outs and angle routes.NegativeProjectionSep 23, 2026
Williams is ranked RB14 and has been a low-end RB1 in fantasy points per game for the last three years despite modest workloads (14 touches per week). He finishes as RB16 and RB8 because he scores touchdowns and is efficient. Blake Corum has become a viable RB3, but Williams remains the RB2 play in the backfield. Since week 10 of last year (including playoffs), Williams is RB9 in usage and Corum is RB14, suggesting the split will remain stable. The Rams are projected for 24 points (down from 30 PPG average), which removes a touchdown from the board—not necessarily from Williams individually. The Broncos are missing defensive pieces (John Franklin Myers, an edge rusher) and are not a top-five unit against RBs, but Kenneth Walker's week-one performance may have been an outlier.PositiveProjectionSep 23, 2026
Kyron Williams continues to follow the formula: when the Rams score 28 points, he likely scores a touchdown; when trailing, he plays 75% of snaps; he was not punished for a fumble and received a touch immediately on the first snap of the next drive, showing McVay's confidence in him.PositiveUsageSep 17, 2026
Travis A-chan ranks Williams three spots ahead of consensus, noting that he is a high-floor play due to his 75% snap share in competitive or trailing game scripts. If the Rams score near their 28-point projection, Williams is highly likely to score a touchdown. He is viewed as a consistent RB1/RB2 border player.NegativeUsageSep 8, 2026
Kyren Williams is ranked as the RB17, with concerns that Blake Corum will see increased involvement. While Williams has been a top-10 fantasy back on a per-game basis for three years, the team's late-season shift to a drive-by-drive rotation suggests a potential split. Williams remains the preferred option in pass protection and when trailing, but his fantasy ceiling is tied to the team's overall scoring output.NegativeUsageAug 31, 2026
Kyren Williams remains a high-floor RB15, though his upside is slightly capped by Blake Corum's presence. While the Rams' passing-heavy offense may regress, Williams' elite red-zone usage (third-most scores on fifth-most carries inside the 10) keeps him as a solid late-third-round pick with contingent upside if Corum misses time.PositiveUsageAug 26, 2026
Josh Norris ranks Kyren Williams 26th overall, arguing that Sean McVay consistently leans on Williams when the game is close or trailing (75% snap share). Norris notes that Williams finished as the RB11 in points per game despite a high passing-touchdown rate, and expects a potential increase in rushing scores to sustain his value.NegativeUsageAug 26, 2026
Hayden Winks ranks Kyren Williams 34th overall, citing a late-season shift toward a 50/50 split with Blake Corum during the final four games. Winks expects the Rams' offense to regress from their league-leading efficiency last year, making a committee backfield a significant risk to Williams' fantasy ceiling.NegativeUsageAug 12, 2026
Kyren Williams finished as the RB11 in points per game last year despite a split backfield and the Rams having the fourth-highest pass rate. He remains a high-value red zone asset, ranking top-three in red zone rushing scores over the last three seasons. However, concerns persist regarding Blake Corum's role and potential offensive regression.PositiveRoleNo date
Kyron Williams is a key beneficiary of the Rams' number-one rushing success rate and their commitment to the run game. The source indicates the Rams will create runway for Williams and Blake Corum to execute without mistakes, prioritizing the run over passing, which reduces target volume for wide receivers like Devante Adams.