The Los Angeles Rams (5-2) will host the New Orleans Saints (1-7) in Week 9. 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 9?
Williams is not on the injury report and, barring a surprise, 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 Williams in Week 9?
A narrow range of production outcomes isn’t a bad thing in most situations, and that’s what we are getting from Kyren Williams on the ground.
In five of seven games, the lead Ram has given us 50-66 rushing yards, and that’s … fine? He doesn’t have big play ability via the handoff (one regular season run of 25+ yards since the beginning of last year), and he’s down a full red zone touch per game from last season, leaving him very much without the upside we thought we were signing up for in the third round.
He’s caught multiple passes in six straight games and is picking up at least five yards on 42.1% of his carries, a nice increase from his 36.4% rate a season ago. All hope is not lost, especially not when you consider that Chase Brown and Omarion Hampton held a similar ADP in August, but I’ve lost faith in him as a week winner.
This is obviously a good spot where the game script should lean in his favor. But with the 49ers, Seahawks, and Bucs up next, I’m not sure we’ll see a ton of that over the next few weeks. Enjoy this game … and consider moving on to better position yourself for the stretch run should he offer up a top 10 week.
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 9
Williams is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Saints at Rams
Since the Rams play in a dome, the weather won’t affect this Week 9 matchup. Temperatures will be comfortable at 72 degrees Fahrenheit, with no wind.
