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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dameon Pierce vs Kimani VidalWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kimani Vidal is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Dameon Pierce's 6.4 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. Dameon Pierce at 6.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kimani Vidal higher, but do not fade Dameon Pierce entirely.

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

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RBHouston Texans#99

Dameon Pierce

PPG

6.4

Games

Rush Yds

342

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

108

Bye

Week 14

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

Dameon Pierce

Kimani Vidal

Head to Head

6.4 PPG9.2 PPG

13 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Dameon Pierce: 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, Dameon Pierce is producing at 29% 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.

Dameon Pierce vs Kimani Vidal: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Dameon Pierce and Kimani Vidal is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Houston Texans running back put up 6.4 PPG in 2025 over 13 games; Kimani Vidal of the Los Angeles Chargers averaged 9.2 in 12. A 2.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.8 points favors Kimani Vidal, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Dameon Pierce ran for 342 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Dameon Pierce sits Week 14 while Kimani Vidal is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Dameon Pierce (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 Dameon Pierce by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dameon Pierce played 13 games in 2025 compared to Kimani Vidal's 12. That durability gap means Dameon Pierce 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

Dameon Pierce vs Kimani Vidal: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dameon Pierce	Kimani Vidal
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.4	9.2
Games Played	13	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	83	110
Rushing Yards	342	643
Rush Yds/Game	26.3	53.6
Rushing TDs	2	3
Receptions	15	16
Receiving Yards	108	136
Targets	0	22
Total TDs	2	4
Age	-	24
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 7

Summary

9.2 PPG for Kimani Vidal versus 6.4 for Dameon Pierce in 2025. The baseline favors Kimani Vidal, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dameon Pierce or Kimani Vidal in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kimani Vidal has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Dameon Pierce's 6.4 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 Dameon Pierce and Kimani Vidal average in 2025?▾

Dameon Pierce averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Dameon Pierce and Kimani Vidal's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dameon Pierce (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Kimani Vidal (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dameon Pierce or Kimani Vidal a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kimani Vidal outscored Dameon Pierce by 2.8 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.