Derrick Henry vs Kimani Vidal: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Derrick Henry (Baltimore Ravens) averaged 16.0 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Kimani Vidal (Los Angeles Chargers, 8.5 PPG) by 7.5 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
The per-game difference of 7.5 points favors Derrick Henry, 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. Derrick Henry ran for 1595 yards and 16 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: Derrick Henry is off Week 14 and Kimani Vidal Week 5. 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.
