Kyren Williams Injury Update: When Will the Fantasy Football Gem Return?

Fantasy football managers have had a difficult year due to injuries to star players.

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Rams RB Kyren Williams is one of those players, having missed time with an ankle injury.

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Williams was an afterthought in fantasy drafts, but he was a key piece in winning matchups before his injury.

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It is uncertain whether or not Williams will be ready to play in Week 12 against the Arizona Cardinals.

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Williams was the workhorse option for the Rams offense before he suffered his injury.

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Williams is expected to inherit his previous workload from the minute he returns.

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