Bucky Irving vs Kyren Williams
Two running backs fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Kyren Williams- Higher projection: 208 vs 197 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 43 vs 54
- More points per game: 15.5 vs 13.9
Bucky Irving and Kyren Williams are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Kyren Williams holds the edge in expert consensus (RB16 to RB19). Kyren Williams typically comes off the board first, around pick 27 (round 3) to Bucky Irving's pick 42. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Kyren Williams at 208 PPR points (12.2 per game) versus Bucky Irving at 197.
Last season Kyren Williams carried the heavier workload (68% snap share, 309 touches to Bucky Irving's 208), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Kyren Williams is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Irving | Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 197 | 208 |
| Points / game | 13.9 | 15.5 |
| Games played | 10 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #54 | #43 |
| ADP | 42 | 27 |
| Positional rank | RB33 | RB9 |
| Snap share | 62% | 68% |
| Red-zone touches | 21 | 60 |
| Age | 24 | 26 |
| Bye week | 10 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Bucky Irving or Kyren Williams.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Bucky Irving or Kyren Williams in 2026?
Kyren Williams is a clear call over Bucky Irving for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Bucky Irving or Kyren Williams?
Kyren Williams carries the higher 2026 projection at 208 PPR points (12.2 per game), compared with 197 for Bucky Irving.
Where are Bucky Irving and Kyren Williams being drafted?
Kyren Williams has an ADP around pick 27 (round 3), while Bucky Irving goes closer to pick 42 (round 4).
Who is ranked higher, Bucky Irving or Kyren Williams?
Expert consensus ranks Kyren Williams (RB16) ahead of Bucky Irving (RB19) for 2026.
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