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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kimani Vidal vs RJ HarveyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

RJ Harvey is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Kimani Vidal's 9.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

RJ Harvey is the better fantasy play this season.

RJ Harvey has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.6-PPG advantage is real (10.8 to 9.2), and RJ Harvey's 12 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.

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

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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

RBDenver Broncos#27PPG LEADER

RJ Harvey

PPG

10.8

Games

Rush Yds

540

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

356

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Kimani Vidal

RJ Harvey

Head to Head

9.2 PPG10.8 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Kimani Vidal: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #32 at the position). RJ Harvey: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kimani Vidal is producing at 42% of elite pace and RJ Harvey at 49%. That ranking gap means RJ Harvey carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kimani Vidal vs RJ Harvey: The Full Breakdown

Kimani Vidal and RJ Harvey 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 RJ Harvey posted 10.8 PPG in 17 appearances for the Denver Broncos.

A 1.6-PPG gap gives RJ Harvey 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.

RJ Harvey is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 47 targets into 356 yards, while Kimani Vidal profiles as a more traditional rusher with 643 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats RJ Harvey carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

One scheduling note: Kimani Vidal is off Week 7 and RJ Harvey Week 10. 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

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. RJ Harvey (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•RJ Harvey outscored Kimani Vidal by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•RJ Harvey played 17 games in 2025 compared to Kimani Vidal's 12. That durability gap means RJ Harvey contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•RJ Harvey scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•RJ Harvey caught 47 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kimani Vidal vs RJ Harvey: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kimani Vidal	RJ Harvey
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.2	10.8
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	110	184
Rushing Yards	643	540
Rush Yds/Game	53.6	31.8
Rushing TDs	3	7
Receptions	16	47
Receiving Yards	136	356
Targets	22	58
Total TDs	4	12
Age	24	25
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 10

Summary

RJ Harvey outscored Kimani Vidal by 1.6 PPG in 2025 (10.8 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 RJ Harvey in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, RJ Harvey has the edge at 10.8 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 RJ Harvey average in 2025?▾

Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Kimani Vidal and RJ Harvey's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kimani Vidal (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and RJ Harvey (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kimani Vidal or RJ Harvey a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

RJ Harvey outscored Kimani Vidal by 1.6 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.