The Los Angeles Rams (3-2) will visit the Baltimore Ravens (1-4) in Week 6. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Kyren Williams.
Is Kyren Williams Playing in Week 6?
Williams is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Rams’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Kyren Williams in Week 6?
There are few things that feel better than jumping out to a big lead in your matchup in the first game of the week.
Kyren Williams was the focal point of everything for the Rams on Thursday night in the upset loss at the hands of the 49ers, racking up 131 yards of offense and scoring twice. His eight catches gives him as many in October as in September, and while the rushing was a slog for much of the night, a late 20-yarder helped save the day in that regard.
And it could have been even better.
Williams lost a fumble for the second straight game, this one coming on a last-second punch-out with a touchdown in sight. As if the potential game-losing play wasn’t bad enough, he was stuffed on a fourth-and-one to officially end the game, a drive that had the potential to end in a third touchdown for Williams.
Those missed opportunities leave the door open for the Blake Corum experience, one that seemed to be on thin ice after he mishandled a pitch on his second opportunity of the contest. On Thursday night, Williams played 90.6% of the offensive snaps, a specific spike from his 73% rate through four weeks.
The latter snap share seems more predictive than the first, but you’re splitting hairs. Personally, I’m not a big Williams fan. I don’t trust the target volume that we saw this week, and the lack of efficiency on the ground is a real problem. That said, he’s a starter in all formats as the trusted RB in an above-average offense.
But if you can cash in this chip for a fringe RB1 the rest of the way, I do it and I don’t think twice.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Williams’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 6
Williams is projected to score 16.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Williams to rush for 74 yards and 0.7 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 14 receiving yards and 0.1 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 6 Weather Impact: Rams at Ravens
The forecast for kickoff is 64 degrees Fahrenheit with 8 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
