Chase Brown 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
Chase Brown- Higher projection: 255 vs 208 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 14 vs 43
- More points per game: 16.6 vs 15.5
Chase Brown and Kyren Williams are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Chase Brown holds the edge in expert consensus (RB5 to RB16). Chase Brown typically comes off the board first, around pick 14 (round 2) to Kyren Williams's pick 27. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Chase Brown at 255 PPR points (15.0 per game) versus Kyren Williams at 208.
Last season Chase Brown carried the heavier workload (67% snap share, 320 touches to Kyren Williams's 309), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Chase Brown is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Brown | Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 255 | 208 |
| Points / game | 16.6 | 15.5 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #14 | #43 |
| ADP | 14 | 27 |
| Positional rank | RB7 | RB9 |
| Snap share | 67% | 68% |
| Red-zone touches | 45 | 60 |
| Age | 26 | 26 |
| Bye week | 6 | 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: Chase Brown or Kyren Williams.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Chase Brown or Kyren Williams in 2026?
Chase Brown is a clear call over Kyren Williams for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Chase Brown or Kyren Williams?
Chase Brown carries the higher 2026 projection at 255 PPR points (15.0 per game), compared with 208 for Kyren Williams.
Where are Chase Brown and Kyren Williams being drafted?
Chase Brown has an ADP around pick 14 (round 2), while Kyren Williams goes closer to pick 27 (round 3).
Who is ranked higher, Chase Brown or Kyren Williams?
Expert consensus ranks Chase Brown (RB5) ahead of Kyren Williams (RB16) for 2026.
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