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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Javonte Williams vs Kimani VidalWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.1 PPG to Kimani Vidal's 9.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Javonte Williams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.9-PPG advantage is real (14.1 to 9.2), and Javonte Williams's 13 touchdowns show scoring upside. Kimani Vidal 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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RBDallas Cowboys#12PPG LEADER

Javonte Williams

PPG

14.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,201

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

137

Bye

Week 14

RBLos Angeles Chargers#32

Kimani Vidal

PPG

9.2

Games

Rush Yds

643

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

136

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Javonte Williams

Kimani Vidal

Head to Head

14.1 PPG9.2 PPG

16 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Javonte Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #12 at the position). Kimani Vidal: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #32 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Javonte Williams is producing at 64% of elite pace and Kimani Vidal at 42%. That ranking gap means Javonte Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Javonte Williams vs Kimani Vidal: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Javonte Williams (Dallas Cowboys) finished the 2025 season averaging 14.1 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Kimani Vidal (Los Angeles Chargers) came in at 9.2 PPG over 12 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Javonte Williams carries a 4.9-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Javonte Williams ran for 1201 yards and 11 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: Javonte Williams 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

If you can acquire Javonte Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Kimani Vidal is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Javonte Williams (age 26) 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?

•Javonte Williams outscored Kimani Vidal by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Javonte Williams played 16 games in 2025 compared to Kimani Vidal's 12. That durability gap means Javonte Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Javonte Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Javonte Williams caught 35 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Javonte Williams vs Kimani Vidal: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Javonte Williams	Kimani Vidal
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.1	9.2
Games Played	16	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	226	110
Rushing Yards	1,201	643
Rush Yds/Game	75.1	53.6
Rushing TDs	11	3
Receptions	35	16
Receiving Yards	137	136
Targets	51	22
Total TDs	13	4
Age	26	24
Experience	4 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Javonte Williams holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.1 points per game. Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Javonte Williams or Kimani Vidal in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Javonte Williams has the edge at 14.1 PPG compared to Kimani Vidal's 9.2 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 Javonte Williams and Kimani Vidal average in 2025?▾

Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

When are Javonte Williams and Kimani Vidal's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Javonte Williams (DAL) 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 Javonte Williams or Kimani Vidal a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Javonte Williams outscored Kimani Vidal by 4.9 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.