Fantasy Football Outlook For Kyren Williams In 2026

BusinessSportsMoneyFantasy Football Outlook For Kyren Williams In 2026BySteve Bradshaw,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Bradshaw is a fantasy football expert with a focus on dataFollow AuthorAug 20, 2026, 06:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryKyren Williams, despite a dominant 2023 season averaging 21.2 fantasy points per game, faces a challenging 2026 outlook after three consecutive years of declining fantasy football production, reaching 15.5 PPG in 2025. While he benefits from the Rams' potent offense and consistent red zone usage, his fluctuating efficiency and limited receiving role are concerns. The primary threat to his fantasy value is the increasing involvement of Blake Corum, whose improved efficiency and rising carry count in 2025 could significantly reduce Williams' crucial rushing volume. Therefore, Williams is best viewed as a reliable RB2, not a top-tier RB1, for the upcoming fantasy season, warranting caution from managers.Show More SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Kyren Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Rams scores a second quarter touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)Getty ImagesAfter writing two articles where we discussed elite fantasy football players in Trey McBride and Lamar Jackson, Kyren Williams isn’t quite on that level.ForbesFantasy Football Outlook For Trey McBride In 2026By Steve BradshawForbesFantasy Football Outlook For Lamar Jackson In 2026By Steve BradshawThat’s not saying that Williams is a bad player, but he’s not one of the best running backs in fantasy football right now. That said, Williams had the best season of his career in year two after a 3.0 PPG (PPR) rookie year on 35 attempts.In 2023, Williams would show he has an elite ceiling, scori...