Pos: PR2, RB1 Team: LAR YoE: 3 Draft: RD 5, PICK 164 Injury Status: H
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"One of fantasy's most productive backs over the last two seasons, Williams has scored 31 touchdowns (tied for most among RBs) and averaged 18.8 fantasy PPG (fourth highest) during the span. Last season, he paced all backs in snaps and carries inside the opponent's 5-yard line (19), while ranking no lower than seventh in carries, rushing yards, touches and TDs. He had an extremely high floor (28th was his worst weekly finish) despite limited work as a receiver (outside the top 25 in receptions and yards for the second straight season). Williams' 610 touches over the last two seasons (third most) is a moderate concern, but he's in his prime at age 25 and well positioned as the Rams' feature back. He should be valued as a fringe RB1."
"Williams has been a polarizing player in the fantasy sphere since his 2023 breakout, and that's unlikely to change after he dipped to 4.1 YPC in 2024 while fumbling six times (including once in the playoffs). He otherwise had another big year, ranking third in carries per game (19.8), sixth in rushing yards per game (81.2) and tied for fifth in rushing touchdowns (14), giving him 26 rushing scores and five receiving TDs in 38 regular-season games over the past two seasons. Blake Corum, a 2024 third-round pick, never made a serious push to threaten Williams last season, and it sounds like the Rams would rather give Williams a contract extension than search for his replacement. Snead said he's already exchanged initial contract terms with agent Drew Rosenhaus."
Kyren Williams' targets have increased by 100.0% over the past 6 weeks.
Kyren Williams' rushing attempts have increased by 54.1% over the past 8 weeks.
Kyren Williams' rushing touchdowns have increased by 300+% over the past 10 weeks.
Kyren Williams' rushing yards per attempt has decreased by 23.3% over the past 8 weeks.
Kyren Williams' rushing yards have increased by 23.58% over the past 10 weeks.