Jonathan Taylor vs Kyren Williams
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Kyren Williams by 0.1 projected points (19.9 vs 19.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Kyren Williams faces ARI, the 11th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Jonathan Taylor faces TEN, the 23rd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Jonathan Taylor ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 6, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Jonathan Taylor, and it isn't close: 19.7 points of value over replacement separate them (190.8 vs 171.1).
The draft market agrees: Jonathan Taylor goes first at ADP 7.4 vs 31.8 for Kyren Williams.
| Jonathan TaylorIND | Kyren WilliamsLAR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | TEN | ARI | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 19.8 | 19.9 | Williams +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #23 | #11 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 348.5 | 328.8 | Taylor +19.7 pts |
| Points per game | 20.5 | 19.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 190.8 | 171.1 | Taylor +19.7 |
| Overall rank | #4 | #6 | Taylor by 2 |
| Position rank | RB4 | RB6 | |
| Market ADP | 7.4 | 31.8 | Williams +24.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 1 | Rd 3 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 11 |
Should I start Jonathan Taylor or Kyren Williams in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Kyren Williams by 0.1 projected points (19.9 vs 19.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jonathan Taylor or Kyren Williams in 2026 fantasy football?
Jonathan Taylor. He projects 348.5 fantasy points with 190.8 value over replacement, vs 328.8 points and 171.1 for Kyren Williams (RB, PPR).