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Devin Neal vs Kimani Vidal

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBNew Orleans Saints
Devin Neal
PPG
5.2
Games
10
Rush Yds
206
Rush TDs
2
Rec
17
Rec Yds
104
Bye
Week 12
RBLos Angeles ChargersPPG LEADER
Kimani Vidal
PPG
8.5
Games
13
Rush Yds
643
Rush TDs
3
Rec
16
Rec Yds
136
Bye
Week 5

Head to Head

5.2 PPG8.5 PPG
10 GP13 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 5

Devin Neal vs Kimani Vidal: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Devin Neal and Kimani Vidal for your lineup, you are not alone. Devin Neal finished the 2025 season at 5.2 PPG for the New Orleans Saints (10 games), and Kimani Vidal averaged 8.5 for the Los Angeles Chargers (13 games).

That 3.3-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 12, and Kimani Vidal rests in Week 5. 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.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Kimani Vidal at 8.5 PPG, 3.3 points per game above Devin Neal's 5.2. 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 8.5 PPG compared to Devin Neal's 5.2 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 5.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Kimani Vidal averaged 8.5 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

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

Devin Neal (NO) has a bye in Week 12, and Kimani Vidal (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. 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 3.3 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.