The Los Angeles Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 15. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding RB Kyren Williams.
Is Kyren Williams Playing in Week 15?
Williams is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he is on track to play on Thursday evening.
We’ll continue to monitor the Rams’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Kyren Williams in Week 15?
Can Williams assume an elite workload on a short week after handling 31 touches against the Bills on Sunday?
Los Angeles played on a Thursday earlier this season, and they had no hesitation in giving him 28 touches after recording 21 the previous Sunday, so I have no real concerns when it comes to volume.
The 49ers own a bottom-10 rush defense in terms of EPA, success rate, and touchdown percentage, all signs that point to another big Williams game. Puka Nacua’s production explosion stands to potentially take some touchdown equity away from the running game, but it also elevates the drive distance expectation.
This is an offense I want a piece of, and Williams is certainly a big part of the Rams — he’s to be viewed as an RB1 the rest of the way without a second thought.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 15 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Kyren Williams’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 15
As of Thursday evening, Williams is projected to score 16.2 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 15.9 rushing attempts for 69 yards and 0.7 touchdowns. It also includes 2.3 receptions for 14.7 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Kyren Williams’ Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.
Conference Championship RB PPR Rankings
1) Saquon Barkley | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) James Cook | BUF (at KC)
3) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
4) Isiah Pacheco | KC (vs. BUF)
5) Kareem Hunt | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Austin Ekeler | WAS (at PHI)
7) Ray Davis | BUF (at KC)
8) Ty Johnson | BUF (at KC)
9) Samaje Perine | KC (vs. BUF)
10) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI (vs. WAS)
11) Jeremy McNichols | WAS (at PHI)
12) Will Shipley | PHI (vs. WAS)
13) Carson Steele | KC (vs. BUF)
14) Reggie Gilliam | BUF (at KC)
15) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | WAS (at PHI)