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Williams' $11M AAV is a bargain; improved efficiency and receiving game make his deal better than Robinson's.

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Williams is listed as the 13th highest-paid RB in the league at $11,000,000 AAV—less than half of Bijan Robinson's $22,250,000 AAV. Despite a drop in carries due to Blake Corum receiving more touches, Williams' total yards remain nearly identical to the prior year while his yards per carry improved from 4.1 to 4.8. Most significantly, his rushing success rate (Succ%) improved year-over-year, indicating more efficient, schedule-keeping carries. The source credits fresher legs from reduced volume and notes his receiving game improvement is 'terrific,' with ball security appearing less problematic. The source concludes Williams is 'the better deal' than Robinson, offering similar production at half the cost.

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Williams will be making less than half of the $22,250,000 AAV Robinson is now being paid... his yards per carry increase from 4.1 to 4.8... The improvement in Williams' receiving game is terrific... Williams is the better deal.
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What did Yahoo Sports NFL say about Kyren Williams?
Williams is listed as the 13th highest-paid RB in the league at $11,000,000 AAV—less than half of Bijan Robinson's $22,250,000 AAV. Despite a drop in carries due to Blake Corum receiving more touches, Williams' total yards remain nearly identical to the prior year while his yards per carry improved from 4.1 to 4.8. Most significantly, his rushing success rate (Succ%) improved year-over-year, indicating more efficient, schedule-keeping carries. The source credits fresher legs from reduced volume and notes his receiving game improvement is 'terrific,' with ball security appearing less problematic. The source concludes Williams is 'the better deal' than Robinson, offering similar production at half the cost.
Is this good or bad for Kyren Williams's fantasy football value?
STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Kyren Williams (RB). Williams' $11M AAV is a bargain; improved efficiency and receiving game make his deal better than Robinson's.
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