Kyren Williams Week 8 Outlook - Vikings at Rams

By Mick Ciallela (Fantrax), Thu, Oct 24th 2024, 1:40am EDT

Kyren Williams by the numbers this year: nine touchdowns, five games with at least 21 offensive touches, and two punt returns. Congrats to those fantasy managers who tuned out the preseason noise. Williams is currently fourth in fantasy points among running backs despite the Los Angeles Rams already having their bye week. Even with the imminent returns of Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, it is hard to imagine Sean McVay dialing back Williams' usage much if at all. Williams averages nearly 22 touches per game, which is right where he was at last year. Williams has a difficult Week 8 matchup against a Minnesota Vikings team that is the top defensive unit in the league. But continue to fade Williams at your own peril.