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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cordarrelle Patterson vs Kimani VidalWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kimani Vidal is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Cordarrelle Patterson's 5.5 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 3.7-PPG advantage is real (9.2 to 5.5), and Kimani Vidal's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Cordarrelle Patterson 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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RBPittsburgh Steelers#99

Cordarrelle Patterson

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

225

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

142

Bye

Week 9

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

Cordarrelle Patterson

Kimani Vidal

Head to Head

5.5 PPG9.2 PPG

15 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Cordarrelle Patterson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Kimani Vidal: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #32 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Cordarrelle Patterson 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.

Cordarrelle Patterson vs Kimani Vidal: The Full Breakdown

Cordarrelle Patterson and Kimani Vidal are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Cordarrelle Patterson averaged 5.5 PPG across 15 games with the Pittsburgh Steelers, while Kimani Vidal posted 9.2 PPG in 12 appearances for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 3.7-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. Cordarrelle Patterson ran for 225 yards and 2 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: Cordarrelle Patterson is off Week 9 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

If you can acquire Kimani Vidal at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Cordarrelle Patterson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Cordarrelle Patterson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Kimani Vidal (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Kimani Vidal outscored Cordarrelle Patterson by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cordarrelle Patterson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Kimani Vidal's 12. That durability gap means Cordarrelle Patterson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kimani Vidal scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cordarrelle Patterson vs Kimani Vidal: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cordarrelle Patterson	Kimani Vidal
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	9.2
Games Played	15	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	83	110
Rushing Yards	225	643
Rush Yds/Game	15.0	53.6
Rushing TDs	2	3
Receptions	18	16
Receiving Yards	142	136
Targets	0	22
Total TDs	3	4
Age	-	24
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 7

Summary

Kimani Vidal outscored Cordarrelle Patterson by 3.7 PPG in 2025 (9.2 to 5.5). 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 Cordarrelle Patterson or Kimani Vidal in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kimani Vidal has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Cordarrelle Patterson's 5.5 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 Cordarrelle Patterson and Kimani Vidal average in 2025?▾

Cordarrelle Patterson averaged 5.5 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 3.7 points per game.

When are Cordarrelle Patterson and Kimani Vidal's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cordarrelle Patterson (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Kimani Vidal (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cordarrelle Patterson or Kimani Vidal a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kimani Vidal outscored Cordarrelle Patterson by 3.7 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.