Christian McCaffrey vs Kyren Williams
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Christian McCaffrey this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.4 projected points (22.3 vs 19.9).
Christian McCaffrey faces WAS, the 4th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Kyren Williams faces ARI, the 11th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Christian McCaffrey, and it isn't close: 20.0 points of value over replacement separate them (191.1 vs 171.1).
The draft market agrees: Christian McCaffrey goes first at ADP 5.4 vs 31.8 for Kyren Williams.
| Christian McCaffreySFO | Kyren WilliamsLAR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | WAS | ARI | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 22.3 | 19.9 | McCaffrey +2.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #4 | #11 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 348.8 | 328.8 | McCaffrey +20.0 pts |
| Points per game | 20.5 | 19.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 191.1 | 171.1 | McCaffrey +20.0 |
| Overall rank | #3 | #6 | McCaffrey by 3 |
| Position rank | RB3 | RB6 | |
| Market ADP | 5.4 | 31.8 | Williams +26.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 1 | Rd 3 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 |
Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Kyren Williams in Week 6?
Start Christian McCaffrey this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.4 projected points (22.3 vs 19.9).
Should I draft Christian McCaffrey or Kyren Williams in 2026 fantasy football?
Christian McCaffrey. He projects 348.8 fantasy points with 191.1 value over replacement, vs 328.8 points and 171.1 for Kyren Williams (RB, PPR).