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Bhayshul Tuten vs Kimani VidalWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kimani Vidal is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kimani Vidal is the better fantasy play this season.

Kimani Vidal is the better play on a neutral week. 9.2 PPG with 779 yards gives a reliable baseline. Bhayshul Tuten at 5.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kimani Vidal higher, but do not fade Bhayshul Tuten entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBJacksonville Jaguars#58
Bhayshul Tuten
PPG
5.6
Games
15
Rush Yds
307
Rush TDs
5
Rec
10
Rec Yds
79
Bye
Week 7
RBLos Angeles Chargers#32PPG LEADER
Kimani Vidal
PPG
9.2
Games
12
Rush Yds
643
Rush TDs
3
Rec
16
Rec Yds
136
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Bhayshul Tuten
Kimani Vidal

Head to Head

5.6 PPG9.2 PPG
15 GP12 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Bhayshul Tuten: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #58 at the position). Kimani Vidal: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #32 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bhayshul Tuten is producing at 25% of elite pace and Kimani Vidal at 42%. That ranking gap means Kimani Vidal carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bhayshul Tuten vs Kimani Vidal: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Bhayshul Tuten and Kimani Vidal for your lineup, you are not alone. Bhayshul Tuten finished the 2025 season at 5.6 PPG for the Jacksonville Jaguars (15 games), and Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 for the Los Angeles Chargers (12 games).

That 3.6-point weekly advantage for Kimani Vidal is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Bhayshul Tuten ran for 307 yards and 5 touchdowns; Kimani Vidal posted 643 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Both share a Week 7 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking running backs this deep on your bench, plan your replacement running back early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Kimani Vidal is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Bhayshul Tuten is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Bhayshul Tuten (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Kimani Vidal (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

  • Kimani Vidal outscored Bhayshul Tuten by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Bhayshul Tuten played 15 games in 2025 compared to Kimani Vidal's 12. That durability gap means Bhayshul Tuten contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Bhayshul Tuten scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
  • Both players share a Week 7 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bhayshul Tuten vs Kimani Vidal: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBhayshul TutenKimani Vidal
PPG (Half-PPR)5.69.2
Games Played1512
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)84110
Rushing Yards307643
Rush Yds/Game20.553.6
Rushing TDs53
Receptions1016
Receiving Yards79136
Targets1422
Total TDs74
Age2424
Experience-1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kimani Vidal at 9.2 PPG, 3.6 points per game above Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bhayshul Tuten or Kimani Vidal in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Kimani Vidal has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Bhayshul Tuten and Kimani Vidal average in 2025?

Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

Do Bhayshul Tuten and Kimani Vidal share a bye week?

Yes, both Bhayshul Tuten and Kimani Vidal share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Bhayshul Tuten or Kimani Vidal a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Kimani Vidal outscored Bhayshul Tuten by 3.6 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.