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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kimani Vidal vs Nick ChubbWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kimani Vidal is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Nick Chubb's 5.5 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 3.7-PPG advantage is real (9.2 to 5.5), and Kimani Vidal's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Nick Chubb 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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RBLos Angeles Chargers#32PPG LEADER

Kimani Vidal

PPG

9.2

Games

Rush Yds

643

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

136

Bye

Week 7

RBHouston Texans#59

Nick Chubb

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

506

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Kimani Vidal

Nick Chubb

Head to Head

9.2 PPG5.5 PPG

12 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Kimani Vidal: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #32 at the position). Nick Chubb: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #59 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kimani Vidal is producing at 42% of elite pace and Nick Chubb at 25%. That ranking gap means Kimani Vidal carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kimani Vidal vs Nick Chubb: The Full Breakdown

Kimani Vidal and Nick Chubb are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 PPG across 12 games with the Los Angeles Chargers, while Nick Chubb posted 5.5 PPG in 15 appearances for the Houston Texans.

A 3.7-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. Kimani Vidal ran for 643 yards and 3 touchdowns; Nick Chubb posted 506 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: Kimani Vidal is off Week 7 and Nick Chubb Week 8. 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

If you can acquire Kimani Vidal at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Nick Chubb is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Kimani Vidal (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Nick Chubb (age 30, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Kimani Vidal outscored Nick Chubb by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Nick Chubb played 15 games in 2025 compared to Kimani Vidal's 12. That durability gap means Nick Chubb 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 6 years younger than Nick Chubb (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kimani Vidal vs Nick Chubb: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kimani Vidal	Nick Chubb
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.2	5.5
Games Played	12	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	110	83
Rushing Yards	643	506
Rush Yds/Game	53.6	33.7
Rushing TDs	3	3
Receptions	16	13
Receiving Yards	136	67
Targets	22	20
Total TDs	4	3
Age	24	30
Experience	1 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 8

Summary

Kimani Vidal outscored Nick Chubb by 3.7 PPG in 2025 (9.2 to 5.5). 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 Kimani Vidal or Nick Chubb in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kimani Vidal has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Nick Chubb's 5.5 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 Kimani Vidal and Nick Chubb average in 2025?▾

Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Kimani Vidal and Nick Chubb's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kimani Vidal (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Nick Chubb (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kimani Vidal or Nick Chubb a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kimani Vidal outscored Nick Chubb by 3.7 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.