As of August 26th, Kyren Williams is being drafted as the 17th player in Round 2 Yahoo ADP. He is being drafted as the 8th player at the running back position.
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Round 2 Yahoo ADP:
# | Player | Team |
1 | Derrick Henry | Ravens |
2 | Saquon Barkley | Eagles |
3 | Jahmyr Gibbs | Lions |
4 | Marvin Harrison Jr. | Cardinals |
5 | Kyren Williams | Rams |
6 | Isiah Pacheco | Chiefs |
7 | Davante Adams | Raiders |
8 | Mike Evans | Buccaneers |
9 | Drake London | Falcons |
10 | Travis Etienne | Jaguars |
11 | Chris Olave | Saints |
12 | Brandon Aiyuk | 49ers |
According to current 4for4 Half-PPR Rankings, these players are going too high in Round 2 Yahoo ADP:
Drake London Outlook – Drake London finished as the WR40 last season while dealing with suspect quarterback play and questionable usage thanks to run-happy Arthur Smith. Kirk Cousins and former Rams OC Zac Robinson in the fold, the Falconsโ passing game should be more voluminous and more efficient.
Cousins is coming off a torn Achilles in his right (plant) foot, but if heโs good to go, he provided 19.1% more fantasy points to his receivers than the Atlanta quarterbacks did last year. The Rams also attempted 10% more passes last season, so when those factors are combined, the Falconsโ receivers could be looking at a 31% increase in fantasy points.
Such an increase would have put London at WR21. A breakout is forthcoming.
Mike Evans Outlook – Mike Evans is coming off a 79-1255-13 season, which was good enough for a fantasy WR4 finish. It was his best season since 2018 (86-1524-8), so clearly, he and Baker Mayfield had a nice rapport in Mayfield’s first season.
Now entering his 11th season, his production should be falling off, but given his outstanding 2023 season, we can continue to expect WR1/WR2 numbers from Evans.
According to current 4for4 Half-PPR Rankings, these players are going too low in Round 2 Yahoo ADP:
Kyren Williams Outlook – The Rams drafted Blake Corum to take some of the load off of Kyren Williams, but I still think Williams is a good bet for a top-five season. He was the RB2 on a per-game basis while handling 21.7 of the teamโs 28.0 backfield touches in his 12 games played.
Even if his touches fall to the 18.0-19.0 range-or 64% to 68% of the teamโs backfield touches-heโs still looking at 16.5-17.5 (half-PPR) fantasy points per game. That would have been good enough to remain the RB2 behind McCaffrey.
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Why you should be drafting Kyren Williams before Yahoo ADP in 2024 Fantasy Football Leagues
The Los Angeles Rams made a strategic move by drafting Blake Corum, aiming to alleviate some of the workload from their primary running back, Kyren Williams.
This decision indicates the team’s intention to manage Williams’ touches more carefully, potentially preserving his health and effectiveness throughout the season. However, despite this addition to the backfield, I firmly believe that Williams remains a strong contender for a top-five finish among running backs in fantasy football.
In the previous season, Williams demonstrated his elite potential by ranking as the RB2 on a per-game basis. He achieved this impressive standing while commanding a significant share of the team’s offensive plays, specifically handling an average of 21.7 of the Rams’ 28.0 backfield touches per game over the course of his 12 games played.
This high volume of involvement underscores his pivotal role in the team’s offensive scheme.
Even with the anticipated reduction in his workload due to Corum’s presence, Williams’ fantasy prospects remain robust. Should his touches decrease to a range of 18.0 to 19.0 per game, which translates to approximately 64% to 68% of the team’s backfield touches, he is still projected to produce at a high level.
This adjusted workload would likely yield an average of 16.5 to 17.5 fantasy points per game in half-point PPR (points per reception) leagues.
To put this in perspective, maintaining this output would have secured him the RB2 spot last season, trailing only Christian McCaffrey. Williams’ ability to deliver consistent fantasy points, even with a reduced workload, highlights his efficiency and effectiveness as a primary running back.
Therefore, despite the addition of Corum, Kyren Williams is still a valuable asset and a reliable choice for fantasy managers aiming for a top-tier running back performance.