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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kimani Vidal vs TreVeyon HendersonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

TreVeyon Henderson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.1 PPG to Kimani Vidal's 9.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

TreVeyon Henderson is the better fantasy play this season.

TreVeyon Henderson is the better play on a neutral week. 11.1 PPG with 1,132 yards gives a reliable baseline. Kimani Vidal at 9.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft TreVeyon Henderson higher, but do not fade Kimani Vidal entirely.

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

RBNew England Patriots#24PPG LEADER

TreVeyon Henderson

PPG

11.1

Games

Rush Yds

911

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

221

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Kimani Vidal

TreVeyon Henderson

Head to Head

9.2 PPG11.1 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Kimani Vidal: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #32 at the position). TreVeyon Henderson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kimani Vidal is producing at 42% of elite pace and TreVeyon Henderson at 50%. That ranking gap means TreVeyon Henderson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kimani Vidal vs TreVeyon Henderson: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Kimani Vidal and TreVeyon Henderson for your lineup, you are not alone. Kimani Vidal finished the 2025 season at 9.2 PPG for the Los Angeles Chargers (12 games), and TreVeyon Henderson averaged 11.1 for the New England Patriots (17 games).

That 1.9-point weekly advantage for TreVeyon Henderson 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. Kimani Vidal ran for 643 yards and 3 touchdowns; TreVeyon Henderson posted 911 and 9. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Kimani Vidal has his bye in Week 7, and TreVeyon Henderson rests in Week 11. 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: Kimani Vidal (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. TreVeyon Henderson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•TreVeyon Henderson outscored Kimani Vidal by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•TreVeyon Henderson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Kimani Vidal's 12. That durability gap means TreVeyon Henderson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•TreVeyon Henderson scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•TreVeyon Henderson caught 35 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 TreVeyon Henderson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kimani Vidal	TreVeyon Henderson
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.2	11.1
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	110	189
Rushing Yards	643	911
Rush Yds/Game	53.6	53.6
Rushing TDs	3	9
Receptions	16	35
Receiving Yards	136	221
Targets	22	42
Total TDs	4	10
Age	24	23
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor TreVeyon Henderson at 11.1 PPG, 1.9 points per game above Kimani Vidal's 9.2. 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 Kimani Vidal or TreVeyon Henderson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, TreVeyon Henderson has the edge at 11.1 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 TreVeyon Henderson average in 2025?▾

Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. TreVeyon Henderson averaged 11.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Kimani Vidal and TreVeyon Henderson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Kimani Vidal or TreVeyon Henderson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

TreVeyon Henderson outscored Kimani Vidal by 1.9 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.