Kyren Williams vs D'Andre Swift
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Kyren Williams this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.1 projected points (18.8 vs 16.8).
Kyren Williams faces LV, the 12th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. D'Andre Swift faces NE, the 18th-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 Kyren Williams, and it isn't close: 25.2 points of value over replacement separate them (154.2 vs 129.0).
The draft market agrees: Kyren Williams goes first at ADP 31.8 vs 42.4 for D'Andre Swift.
| Kyren WilliamsLAR | D'Andre SwiftCHI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | LV | NE | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 18.8 | 16.8 | Williams +2.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #12 | #18 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 313.1 | 287.9 | Williams +25.2 pts |
| Points per game | 18.4 | 16.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 154.2 | 129.0 | Williams +25.2 |
| Overall rank | #8 | #11 | Williams by 3 |
| Position rank | RB8 | RB10 | |
| Market ADP | 31.8 | 42.4 | Swift +10.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 10 |
Should I start Kyren Williams or D'Andre Swift in Week 7?
Start Kyren Williams this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.1 projected points (18.8 vs 16.8).
Should I draft Kyren Williams or D'Andre Swift in 2026 fantasy football?
Kyren Williams. He projects 313.1 fantasy points with 154.2 value over replacement, vs 287.9 points and 129.0 for D'Andre Swift (RB, PPR).