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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Blake Corum vs Kimani VidalWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kimani Vidal is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Blake Corum's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kimani Vidal is the better fantasy play this season.

Kimani Vidal has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.2-PPG advantage is real (9.2 to 7.0), and Kimani Vidal's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Blake Corum is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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RBLos Angeles Rams#47

Blake Corum

PPG

7.0

Games

Rush Yds

746

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 11

RBLos Angeles Chargers#32PPG LEADER

Kimani Vidal

PPG

9.2

Games

Rush Yds

643

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

136

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Blake Corum

Kimani Vidal

Head to Head

7.0 PPG9.2 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Blake Corum: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #47 at the position). Kimani Vidal: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #32 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Blake Corum is producing at 32% 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.

Blake Corum vs Kimani Vidal: The Full Breakdown

Blake Corum and Kimani Vidal are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Blake Corum averaged 7.0 PPG across 17 games with the Los Angeles Rams, while Kimani Vidal posted 9.2 PPG in 12 appearances for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 2.2-PPG gap gives Kimani Vidal the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Blake Corum ran for 746 yards and 6 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.

One scheduling note: Blake Corum is off Week 11 and Kimani Vidal Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Blake Corum (age 25) 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 Blake Corum by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Blake Corum played 17 games in 2025 compared to Kimani Vidal's 12. That durability gap means Blake Corum contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Blake Corum scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Blake Corum vs Kimani Vidal: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Blake Corum	Kimani Vidal
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	9.2
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	119	110
Rushing Yards	746	643
Rush Yds/Game	43.9	53.6
Rushing TDs	6	3
Receptions	8	16
Receiving Yards	36	136
Targets	14	22
Total TDs	6	4
Age	25	24
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

Kimani Vidal outscored Blake Corum by 2.2 PPG in 2025 (9.2 to 7.0). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Blake Corum or Kimani Vidal in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kimani Vidal has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Blake Corum's 7.0 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 Blake Corum and Kimani Vidal average in 2025?▾

Blake Corum averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Blake Corum and Kimani Vidal's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Blake Corum (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Kimani Vidal (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Blake Corum or Kimani Vidal a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kimani Vidal outscored Blake Corum by 2.2 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.