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Kyren Williams vs Nick ChubbWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

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Start Kyren Williams over Nick Chubb in 2026.

Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG in 2025 to Nick Chubb's 5.5, a 8.9 point per game edge. Both play running backs, so that per-game gap is the cleanest tiebreaker for a 2026 start or sit. Kyren Williams is Tier 3 at the position, Nick Chubb is Tier 6.

The Bottom Line

Kyren Williams is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 14.4 PPG and 1,533 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Nick Chubb (5.5 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Kyren Williams as the starter and Nick Chubb as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBLos Angeles Rams#11PPG LEADER

Kyren Williams

PPG

14.4

Games

Rush Yds

1,252

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Bye

Week 11

RBHouston Texans#59

Nick Chubb

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

506

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Kyren Williams

Nick Chubb

Head to Head

14.4 PPG5.5 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Kyren Williams: Tier 3 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Nick Chubb: Tier 6 (Deep League) RB (ranked #59 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kyren Williams is producing at 65% of elite pace and Nick Chubb at 25%. That ranking gap means Kyren Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyren Williams vs Nick Chubb: The Full Breakdown

Kyren Williams and Nick Chubb are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Los Angeles Rams running back averaged 14.4 PPG in 2025, a full 8.9 points per game ahead of Nick Chubb's 5.5 with the Houston Texans. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

Kyren Williams carries a 8.9-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Kyren Williams ran for 1252 yards and 10 touchdowns; Nick Chubb posted 506 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Kyren Williams has his bye in Week 11, and Nick Chubb rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Kyren Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Nick Chubb 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. Nick Chubb (age 30, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Kyren Williams outscored Nick Chubb by a projected 151 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Nick Chubb's 15. 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.
•Kyren Williams is 5 years younger than Nick Chubb (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kyren Williams vs Nick Chubb: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyren Williams	Nick Chubb
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.4	5.5
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	245	83
Rushing Yards	1,252	506
Rush Yds/Game	73.6	33.7
Rushing TDs	10	3
Receptions	36	13
Receiving Yards	281	67
Targets	50	20
Total TDs	13	3
Age	25	30
Experience	3 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Kyren Williams holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.4 points per game. Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kyren Williams or Nick Chubb in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Nick Chubb's 5.5 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 Nick Chubb average in 2025?▾

Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 8.9 points per game.

When are Kyren Williams and Nick Chubb's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kyren Williams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Nick Chubb (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kyren Williams or Nick Chubb a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyren Williams outscored Nick Chubb by 8.9 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.