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Justice Hill vs Kimani VidalWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kimani Vidal is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Justice Hill'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. Justice Hill 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 Justice Hill entirely.

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

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RBBaltimore Ravens#53
Justice Hill
PPG
6.1
Games
9
Rush Yds
93
Rush TDs
2
Rec
21
Rec Yds
169
Bye
Week 13
RBLos Angeles Chargers#32PPG LEADER
Kimani Vidal
PPG
9.2
Games
12
Rush Yds
643
Rush TDs
3
Rec
16
Rec Yds
136
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Justice Hill
Kimani Vidal

Head to Head

6.1 PPG9.2 PPG
9 GP12 GP
Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Justice Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #53 at the position). Kimani Vidal: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #32 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Justice Hill 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.

Justice Hill vs Kimani Vidal: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Justice Hill and Kimani Vidal for your lineup, you are not alone. Justice Hill finished the 2025 season at 6.1 PPG for the Baltimore Ravens (9 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. Justice Hill ran for 93 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Justice Hill sits Week 13 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

Kimani Vidal is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Justice Hill is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Justice Hill (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Kimani Vidal (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

  • Kimani Vidal outscored Justice Hill by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Kimani Vidal played 12 games in 2025 compared to Justice Hill's 9. That durability gap means Kimani Vidal 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.
  • Kimani Vidal is 4 years younger than Justice Hill (24 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Justice Hill vs Kimani Vidal: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJustice HillKimani Vidal
PPG (Half-PPR)6.19.2
Games Played912
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)55110
Rushing Yards93643
Rush Yds/Game10.353.6
Rushing TDs23
Receptions2116
Receiving Yards169136
Targets2722
Total TDs34
Age2824
Experience6 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kimani Vidal at 9.2 PPG, 3.1 points per game above Justice Hill'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 Justice Hill or Kimani Vidal in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Kimani Vidal has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Justice Hill'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 Justice Hill and Kimani Vidal average in 2025?

Justice Hill averaged 6.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Justice Hill and Kimani Vidal's bye weeks in 2026?

Justice Hill (BAL) has a bye in Week 13, and Kimani Vidal (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Justice Hill or Kimani Vidal a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Kimani Vidal outscored Justice Hill 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.

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