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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaylen Wright vs Kimani VidalWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kimani Vidal is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Jaylen Wright's 6.1 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. Jaylen Wright at 6.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kimani Vidal higher, but do not fade Jaylen Wright entirely.

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

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RBMiami Dolphins#99

Jaylen Wright

PPG

6.1

Games

Rush Yds

295

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 6

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

Jaylen Wright

Kimani Vidal

Head to Head

6.1 PPG9.2 PPG

14 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jaylen Wright: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Kimani Vidal: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #32 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jaylen Wright is producing at 28% 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.

Jaylen Wright vs Kimani Vidal: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Jaylen Wright and Kimani Vidal for your lineup, you are not alone. Jaylen Wright finished the 2025 season at 6.1 PPG for the Miami Dolphins (14 games), and Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 for the Los Angeles Chargers (12 games).

That 3.1-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. Jaylen Wright ran for 295 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.

One scheduling note: Jaylen Wright is off Week 6 and Kimani Vidal Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Kimani Vidal is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jaylen Wright is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jaylen Wright (age 27) 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 Jaylen Wright by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaylen Wright played 14 games in 2025 compared to Kimani Vidal's 12. That durability gap means Jaylen Wright 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

Jaylen Wright vs Kimani Vidal: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaylen Wright	Kimani Vidal
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.1	9.2
Games Played	14	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	85	110
Rushing Yards	295	643
Rush Yds/Game	21.1	53.6
Rushing TDs	2	3
Receptions	12	16
Receiving Yards	88	136
Targets	0	22
Total TDs	2	4
Age	-	24
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kimani Vidal at 9.2 PPG, 3.1 points per game above Jaylen Wright's 6.1. 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 Jaylen Wright or Kimani Vidal in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kimani Vidal has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Jaylen Wright's 6.1 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 Jaylen Wright and Kimani Vidal average in 2025?▾

Jaylen Wright averaged 6.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Jaylen Wright and Kimani Vidal's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaylen Wright (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Kimani Vidal (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jaylen Wright or Kimani Vidal a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kimani Vidal outscored Jaylen Wright by 3.1 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.