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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kareem Hunt vs Kimani VidalWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kimani Vidal is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Kareem Hunt's 8.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kimani Vidal is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Kimani Vidal and Kareem Hunt are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.2-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBKansas City Chiefs#39

Kareem Hunt

PPG

8.0

Games

Rush Yds

611

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

143

Bye

Week 5

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

Kareem Hunt

Kimani Vidal

Head to Head

8.0 PPG9.2 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Kareem Hunt: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #39 at the position). Kimani Vidal: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #32 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kareem Hunt is producing at 36% 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.

Kareem Hunt vs Kimani Vidal: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Kareem Hunt and Kimani Vidal is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.2 PPG in 2025, this is one of those running back decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 PPG with the Kansas City Chiefs across 17 games, and Kimani Vidal posted 9.2 with the Los Angeles Chargers in 12.

When two running backs are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Kareem Hunt ran for 611 yards and 8 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.

Kareem Hunt has his bye in Week 5, and Kimani Vidal rests in Week 7. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Kareem Hunt (age 30, 8 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 Kareem Hunt by a projected 20 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kareem Hunt played 17 games in 2025 compared to Kimani Vidal's 12. That durability gap means Kareem Hunt contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kareem Hunt scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Kimani Vidal is 6 years younger than Kareem Hunt (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kareem Hunt vs Kimani Vidal: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kareem Hunt	Kimani Vidal
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	9.2
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	110
Rushing Yards	611	643
Rush Yds/Game	35.9	53.6
Rushing TDs	8	3
Receptions	18	16
Receiving Yards	143	136
Targets	25	22
Total TDs	9	4
Age	30	24
Experience	8 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kimani Vidal at 9.2 PPG, 1.2 points per game above Kareem Hunt's 8.0. 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 Kareem Hunt or Kimani Vidal in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kimani Vidal has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Kareem Hunt's 8.0 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 Kareem Hunt and Kimani Vidal average in 2025?▾

Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

When are Kareem Hunt and Kimani Vidal's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kareem Hunt (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Kimani Vidal (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kareem Hunt or Kimani Vidal a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kimani Vidal outscored Kareem Hunt by 1.2 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.