Kyren Williams vs Bucky Irving
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
Start Kyren Williams this week: Bucky Irving is on bye in Week 10.
Kyren Williams gets ARI, the 13th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 17.5 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Kyren Williams by 3.3 points of value over replacement (148.1 vs 144.8), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Kyren Williams goes first at ADP 31.8 vs 46.2 for Bucky Irving.
| Kyren WilliamsLAR | Bucky IrvingTAM | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | ARI | Bye | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 17.5 | 0.0 | Williams +17.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #13 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 294.8 | 291.5 | Williams +3.3 pts |
| Points per game | 17.3 | 17.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 148.1 | 144.8 | Williams +3.3 |
| Overall rank | #8 | #11 | Williams by 3 |
| Position rank | RB7 | RB10 | |
| Market ADP | 31.8 | 46.2 | Irving +14.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 10 |
Should I start Kyren Williams or Bucky Irving in Week 10?
Start Kyren Williams this week: Bucky Irving is on bye in Week 10.
Should I draft Kyren Williams or Bucky Irving in 2026 fantasy football?
Kyren Williams. He projects 294.8 fantasy points with 148.1 value over replacement, vs 291.5 points and 144.8 for Bucky Irving (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.