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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jawhar Jordan vs Kimani VidalWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kimani Vidal is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Jawhar Jordan's 6.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kimani Vidal is the better fantasy play this season.

Kimani Vidal has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.6-PPG advantage is real (9.2 to 6.6), and Kimani Vidal's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jawhar Jordan 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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RBHouston Texans#50

Jawhar Jordan

PPG

6.6

Games

Rush Yds

193

Rec

Rec Yds

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

Jawhar Jordan

Kimani Vidal

Head to Head

6.6 PPG9.2 PPG

4 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jawhar Jordan: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #50 at the position). Kimani Vidal: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #32 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jawhar Jordan is producing at 30% 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.

Jawhar Jordan vs Kimani Vidal: The Full Breakdown

Jawhar Jordan and Kimani Vidal are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jawhar Jordan averaged 6.6 PPG across 4 games with the Houston Texans, while Kimani Vidal posted 9.2 PPG in 12 appearances for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 2.6-PPG gap gives Kimani Vidal the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Jawhar Jordan ran for 193 yards and undefined 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: Jawhar Jordan sits Week 8 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: Jawhar Jordan (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?

•Kimani Vidal outscored Jawhar Jordan by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kimani Vidal played 12 games in 2025 compared to Jawhar Jordan's 4. That durability gap means Kimani Vidal contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jawhar Jordan vs Kimani Vidal: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jawhar Jordan	Kimani Vidal
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.6	9.2
Games Played	4	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	26	110
Rushing Yards	193	643
Rush Yds/Game	48.3	53.6
Rushing TDs	0	3
Receptions	7	16
Receiving Yards	34	136
Targets	7	22
Total TDs	0	4
Age	26	24
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 7

Summary

Kimani Vidal outscored Jawhar Jordan by 2.6 PPG in 2025 (9.2 to 6.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jawhar Jordan or Kimani Vidal in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kimani Vidal has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Jawhar Jordan's 6.6 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 Jawhar Jordan and Kimani Vidal average in 2025?▾

Jawhar Jordan averaged 6.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Jawhar Jordan and Kimani Vidal's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jawhar Jordan (HOU) 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 Jawhar Jordan or Kimani Vidal a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kimani Vidal outscored Jawhar Jordan by 2.6 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.