Notre Dame Alum Kyren Williams: 2025 Fantasy Football Outlook for Rams RB

Los Angeles Rams Backup Running Back Situation

Michigan product Blake Corum, who had 58 carries in 2024, has a full season of NFL experience under his belt, and very well may be in line for more touches in 2025. Rookie back Jarquez Hunter, whom the Rams selected in the fourth round this year from Auburn, will be in the mix too, as he put together an impressive preseason thus far. 

But it isn't exactly a crowded backfield. Williams is the No. 1 back without a sure-thing rotation.

Limited Receiving Value

Essentially a first- and second-down back since he became a starter back in 2023, Williams has averaged just 2.3 receptions per game for an uninspiring 13.8 yards per outing.

While he adds a score every once in a blue moon through the air (five on his career), don’t expect Williams to be racking up extra points as a receiver – which weakens his value in PPR leagues. 

Dominant on The Ground

That aforementioned 95.3 yards per outing on the ground in 2023 led the league, and he should push for close to that.

Although he took a step back with 81.2 yards per game in 2024, he made up for any lost value there with his 16 total scores – including just four regular-season games all year without a trip to the endzone.

Few backs have been as consistent as Williams over the past two seasons, and there’s no reason to believe that will change heading into 2025 with one massive caveat. Will star quarterback Matthew Stafford be healthy and productive? Assuming he is, and defenses don't key everything on the Ram ground attack, expect Williams to match his production from 2024 and thrive in Sean McVay’s offense once more. 

Kyren Williams Fantasy Outlook: Top 6-10 Running Back, but closer to the bottom half of that