Last season, Kyren Williams followed up on a breakout 2023 season by rushing for 1,299 yards and 14 scores for the NFC West-winning Los Angeles Rams. Now he has to up the ante again if he wants to prove himself as one of the best running backs in the NFL. The first opponent on his quest for greatness is the Houston Texans in Week 1.
Los Angeles is a -166 favorite on the Moneyline on the DraftKings Sportsbook. The total is set at O/U 43.5 points. Let’s dive into my favorite player prop for Kyren Williams in this matchup with the Texans.
Best Kyren Williams Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Houston’s run defense is a formidable test to start the season. Last year, the Texans ranked 11th in rushing yards allowed, 11th in yards per carry allowed, and fourth in total rushing touchdowns allowed. It’s no surprise that a defensive line bookended by Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. is causing problems for opposing run games.
But the Rams and head coach Sean McVay never back down from a challenge; they throw themselves headfirst into whatever obstacles they face. McVay has had weeks to figure out how to neutralize Anderson Jr. best, and you can bet he’ll want to establish the run early in this game. Williams isn’t the most explosive runner, but he punishes you with a low center of gravity and a stocky build made for running between the tackles.
Both teams are relatively even on paper, but the injury report is what truly breaks the game in favor of Williams. The Texans will be without starting running back Joe Mixon and a starting wideout in Christian Kirk, limiting their overall offensive ceiling. Los Angeles will be hoping that ball control wins the day as quarterback Matthew Stafford is at less than 100% health. Expect a heavy dose of Williams from the jump as McVay and co. seek to set the tone for the game.
Best Bet: Kyren Williams 20+ First Quarter Rushing Yards +147
