Kyren Williams Fantasy

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams had a disappointing showing against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3. In the Rams' first game since Cam Akers was traded to the Vikings, Williams had only 10 rushing attempts for 38 yards. The second-year back was targeted seven times in the passing game but came away with just two catches for another 27 yards. Sean McVay gave his running back just two red zone rushing attempts on Monday night, ran 13 running plays in the entire game, and perplexed fans with his insistence on utilizing the pass to attempt short-yardage first-down conversions on multiple occasions. In Week 4, the Rams take on the Indianapolis Colts who have limited opposing running backs to 68 yards per game and have not allowed a touchdown to the position since Week 1. Still, with Williams operating as a three-down back he should be in starting lineups in Week 4.

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Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams has completely taken over the team's backfield and looks like a fantasy league winner. The second-year back out of Notre Dame is the overall RB2 behind only Christian McCaffrey through the season's first two weeks. The 23-year-old totaled 100 yards and had two trips to the end zone in his first start with Cam Akers inactive. Williams played in 95% of offensive snaps during Week 2 and is a three-down back, with Akers now traded to the Vikings. Fantasy managers can confidently start Williams as an RB1 in Week 3, as he's facing a Bengals defense that has given up the second-most rush yards in the league.

Sep. 23rd • 8:55 PM

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams was highly productive in the team's 30-23 loss to the division-rival San Francisco 49ers. With Cam Akers surprisingly being a healthy scratch, the second-year back took on the full workload and did not disappoint. The Notre Dame product carried the ball 14 times for 52 yards and a rushing touchdown, along with catching six of his 10 targets for 48 yards and a receiving touchdown. Williams had the second-most targets on the team and produced despite the difficult matchup. Williams is an RB2 at the very least in the future each week and is a matchup-proof start, considering his volume as long as Akers remains uninvolved. Williams will look to build on last Sunday's performance against the Bengals in Week 3.

Sep. 18th • 2:31 PM