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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kimani Vidal vs Rhamondre StevensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Kimani Vidal's 9.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy play this season.

Rhamondre Stevenson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.4-PPG advantage is real (11.6 to 9.2), and Rhamondre Stevenson's 9 touchdowns show scoring upside. Kimani Vidal 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#32

Kimani Vidal

PPG

9.2

Games

Rush Yds

643

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

136

Bye

Week 7

RBNew England Patriots#22PPG LEADER

Rhamondre Stevenson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rush Yds

603

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

345

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Kimani Vidal

Rhamondre Stevenson

Head to Head

9.2 PPG11.6 PPG

12 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Kimani Vidal: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #32 at the position). Rhamondre Stevenson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #22 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kimani Vidal is producing at 42% of elite pace and Rhamondre Stevenson at 53%. That ranking gap means Rhamondre Stevenson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kimani Vidal vs Rhamondre Stevenson: The Full Breakdown

Kimani Vidal and Rhamondre Stevenson 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 Rhamondre Stevenson posted 11.6 PPG in 14 appearances for the New England Patriots.

A 2.4-PPG gap gives Rhamondre Stevenson 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; Rhamondre Stevenson posted 603 and 7. 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: Kimani Vidal sits Week 7 while Rhamondre Stevenson is off Week 11. 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

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: Kimani Vidal (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Rhamondre Stevenson (age 28, 4 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Kimani Vidal by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Rhamondre Stevenson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Kimani Vidal's 12. That durability gap means Rhamondre Stevenson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Rhamondre Stevenson scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Rhamondre Stevenson caught 32 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Kimani Vidal is 4 years younger than Rhamondre Stevenson (24 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kimani Vidal vs Rhamondre Stevenson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kimani Vidal	Rhamondre Stevenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.2	11.6
Games Played	12	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	110	162
Rushing Yards	643	603
Rush Yds/Game	53.6	43.1
Rushing TDs	3	7
Receptions	16	32
Receiving Yards	136	345
Targets	22	37
Total TDs	4	9
Age	24	28
Experience	1 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Kimani Vidal by 2.4 PPG in 2025 (11.6 to 9.2). 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 Rhamondre Stevenson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rhamondre Stevenson has the edge at 11.6 PPG compared to Kimani Vidal's 9.2 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 Rhamondre Stevenson average in 2025?▾

Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Kimani Vidal and Rhamondre Stevenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kimani Vidal (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kimani Vidal or Rhamondre Stevenson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Kimani Vidal by 2.4 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.