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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Garrett Wilson vs Kyren WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Kyren Williams over Garrett Wilson in 2026.

Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG in 2025 to Garrett Wilson's 11.6, a 2.8 point per game edge. Williams also stayed healthier, playing 17 games to 7, which steadies his weekly floor. Kyren Williams is Tier 3 among running backs, Garrett Wilson is Tier 3 among wide receivers.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Kyren Williams (14.4 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Garrett Wilson (11.6 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRNew York Jets#16

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

RBLos Angeles Rams#11PPG LEADER

Kyren Williams

PPG

14.4

Games

Rush Yds

1,252

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Garrett Wilson

Kyren Williams

Head to Head

11.6 PPG14.4 PPG

7 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Kyren Williams: Tier 3 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Strong Starter) RB in most league formats.

Garrett Wilson vs Kyren Williams: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Garrett Wilson (WR, New York Jets) against Kyren Williams (RB, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG in 2025 over 7 games, while Kyren Williams posted 14.4 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Garrett Wilson has his bye in Week 13, Kyren Williams in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Garrett Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Kyren Williams (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Kyren Williams outscored Garrett Wilson by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. 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.
•Garrett Wilson saw 59 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Garrett Wilson vs Kyren Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Garrett Wilson	Kyren Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	14.4
Games Played	7	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	81	245
Rushing Yards	0	1,252
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	73.6
Rushing TDs	0	10
Receptions	36	36
Receiving Yards	395	281
Targets	59	50
Total TDs	4	13
Age	26	25
Experience	3 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

Summary

Kyren Williams outscored Garrett Wilson by 2.8 PPG in 2025 (14.4 to 11.6). 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 Garrett Wilson or Kyren Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Garrett Wilson's 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson and Kyren Williams average in 2025?▾

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and Kyren Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Kyren Williams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.