Jawhar Jordan vs Kimani Vidal: Who Should You Start?
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 8.5 PPG in 13 appearances for the Los Angeles Chargers.
A 1.9-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 14 while Kimani Vidal is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
