Kyren Williams
RB #23 — Los Angeles Rams
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About Kyren Williams
Kyren Williams was a fifth-round pick that nobody talked about until he became the starting running back and refused to stop getting carries. He is the definition of a workhorse back. 25 carries a game, every game, regardless of score, weather, or the fact that his body is absorbing contact from 260-pound linebackers on every single play. Fantasy managers either love him or hate him depending entirely on whether they own him. If you have Kyren, he's a reliable RB1 who gets volume that most backs would kill for. If you're playing against him, he's an annoying plodder who somehow scores 18 points every week on sheer stubbornness.
The overlooked-to-essential pipeline is the story. Nobody drafted Kyren Williams thinking he'd be the bellcow. He was a Notre Dame back with decent college stats and minimal draft hype. Then the Rams' running back room got hit with injuries, Kyren got his shot, and he just kept showing up. Not with highlight-reel runs or 80-yard breakaways. With 4-yard gains on first down, 3-yard gains on second down, and a two-yard touchdown plunge on third-and-goal. Volume over flash, every single week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do fantasy football managers have such strong opinions about Kyren Williams?
Because his production is entirely volume-dependent. Kyren doesn't break off 60-yard runs. He gets 22 carries for 85 yards and a touchdown, and that boring consistency is either your entire fantasy season or the most frustrating opponent you face every week. His owners defend him like a family member. His doubters call him replacement-level. There is no middle ground with Kyren Williams in fantasy football.
Last updated: April 2026