Kyren Williams vs Kenneth Walker III
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Kyren Williams this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (19.9 vs 18.8).
Kyren Williams faces ARI, the 11th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Kenneth Walker III faces LAC, the 20th-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Kyren Williams by 1.1 points of value over replacement (171.1 vs 170.0), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Kenneth Walker III first (ADP 21.1 vs 31.8). If the model is right, Kyren Williams is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| Kyren WilliamsLAR | Kenneth Walker IIIKAN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | ARI | LAC | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 19.9 | 18.8 | Williams +1.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #11 | #20 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 328.8 | 327.7 | Williams +1.1 pts |
| Points per game | 19.3 | 19.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 171.1 | 170.0 | Williams +1.1 |
| Overall rank | #6 | #7 | Williams by 1 |
| Position rank | RB6 | RB7 | |
| Market ADP | 31.8 | 21.1 | Williams +10.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 5 |
Should I start Kyren Williams or Kenneth Walker III in Week 6?
Start Kyren Williams this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (19.9 vs 18.8).
Should I draft Kyren Williams or Kenneth Walker III in 2026 fantasy football?
Kyren Williams. He projects 328.8 fantasy points with 171.1 value over replacement, vs 327.7 points and 170.0 for Kenneth Walker III (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.