Jaylen Warren 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 171 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 43 vs 71
- More points per game: 15.5 vs 13.6
Jaylen Warren and Kyren Williams are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Kyren Williams holds the edge in expert consensus (RB16 to RB26). Kyren Williams typically comes off the board first, around pick 27 (round 3) to Jaylen Warren's pick 72. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Kyren Williams at 208 PPR points (12.2 per game) versus Jaylen Warren at 171.
Last season Kyren Williams carried the heavier workload (68% snap share, 309 touches to Jaylen Warren's 256), 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 | Warren | Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 171 | 208 |
| Points / game | 13.6 | 15.5 |
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #71 | #43 |
| ADP | 72 | 27 |
| Positional rank | RB17 | RB9 |
| Snap share | 51% | 68% |
| Red-zone touches | 45 | 60 |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
| Bye week | 9 | 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: Jaylen Warren or Kyren Williams.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jaylen Warren or Kyren Williams in 2026?
Kyren Williams is a clear call over Jaylen Warren for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Jaylen Warren or Kyren Williams?
Kyren Williams carries the higher 2026 projection at 208 PPR points (12.2 per game), compared with 171 for Jaylen Warren.
Where are Jaylen Warren and Kyren Williams being drafted?
Kyren Williams has an ADP around pick 27 (round 3), while Jaylen Warren goes closer to pick 72 (round 6).
Who is ranked higher, Jaylen Warren or Kyren Williams?
Expert consensus ranks Kyren Williams (RB16) ahead of Jaylen Warren (RB26) for 2026.
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