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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Devin Neal vs Kimani VidalWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kimani Vidal is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Devin Neal's 5.7 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. Devin Neal at 5.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kimani Vidal higher, but do not fade Devin Neal entirely.

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

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RBNew Orleans Saints#57

Devin Neal

PPG

5.7

Games

Rush Yds

206

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

104

Bye

Week 8

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

Devin Neal

Kimani Vidal

Head to Head

5.7 PPG9.2 PPG

9 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Devin Neal: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #57 at the position). Kimani Vidal: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #32 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Devin Neal is producing at 26% 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.

Devin Neal vs Kimani Vidal: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Devin Neal and Kimani Vidal for your lineup, you are not alone. Devin Neal finished the 2025 season at 5.7 PPG for the New Orleans Saints (9 games), and Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 for the Los Angeles Chargers (12 games).

That 3.5-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. Devin Neal ran for 206 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.

Devin Neal has his bye in Week 8, and Kimani Vidal rests in Week 7. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Kimani Vidal is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Devin Neal is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Devin Neal (age 22) 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 Devin Neal by a projected 59 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kimani Vidal played 12 games in 2025 compared to Devin Neal's 9. That durability gap means Kimani Vidal 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

Devin Neal vs Kimani Vidal: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Devin Neal	Kimani Vidal
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.7	9.2
Games Played	9	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	51	110
Rushing Yards	206	643
Rush Yds/Game	22.9	53.6
Rushing TDs	2	3
Receptions	17	16
Receiving Yards	104	136
Targets	19	22
Total TDs	2	4
Age	22	24
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kimani Vidal at 9.2 PPG, 3.5 points per game above Devin Neal's 5.7. 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 Devin Neal or Kimani Vidal in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kimani Vidal has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Devin Neal's 5.7 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 Devin Neal and Kimani Vidal average in 2025?▾

Devin Neal averaged 5.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are Devin Neal and Kimani Vidal's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Devin Neal (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Kimani Vidal (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Devin Neal or Kimani Vidal a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kimani Vidal outscored Devin Neal by 3.5 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.