Kyren Williams fantasy outlook — Week 1
Kyren Williams (RB, LAR) is our RB18 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 13.8 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM ET.
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- Projection
- 13.8 pts
- RB rank
- #18
- Rostered
- 99%
- Started
- 88%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Kyren Williams (LAR RB), our RB18 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 13.8 projected points with a hot Pepper Meter rating. The math is unsexy and convincing: 13.8 points, 25% above what the position pays out on average. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 88% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Sally keeps the Pepper Meter at Hot here because the ceiling is capped, not the role.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Kyren Williams (LAR RB), our RB18 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 13.8 projected points with a hot Pepper Meter rating. The math is unsexy and convincing: 13.8 points, 25% above what the position pays out on average. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 88% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Tina keeps the Pepper Meter at Hot here because the ceiling is capped, not the role.