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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kimani Vidal vs Trey BensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kimani Vidal is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Trey Benson's 7.2 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 2.0-PPG advantage is real (9.2 to 7.2), and Kimani Vidal's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Trey Benson 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#32PPG LEADER

Kimani Vidal

PPG

9.2

Games

Rush Yds

643

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

136

Bye

Week 7

RBArizona Cardinals#46

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Kimani Vidal

Trey Benson

Head to Head

9.2 PPG7.2 PPG

12 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Kimani Vidal: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #32 at the position). Trey Benson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kimani Vidal is producing at 42% of elite pace and Trey Benson at 33%. That ranking gap means Kimani Vidal carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kimani Vidal vs Trey Benson: The Full Breakdown

Kimani Vidal and Trey Benson 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 Trey Benson posted 7.2 PPG in 4 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 2.0-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; Trey Benson posted 160 and undefined. 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 Trey Benson rests in Week 14. 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. Trey Benson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Kimani Vidal outscored Trey Benson by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kimani Vidal played 12 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means Kimani Vidal contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kimani Vidal vs Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kimani Vidal	Trey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.2	7.2
Games Played	12	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	110	29
Rushing Yards	643	160
Rush Yds/Game	53.6	40.0
Rushing TDs	3	0
Receptions	16	13
Receiving Yards	136	64
Targets	22	16
Total TDs	4	0
Age	24	23
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 14

Summary

Kimani Vidal outscored Trey Benson by 2.0 PPG in 2025 (9.2 to 7.2). 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 Trey Benson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kimani Vidal has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Trey Benson's 7.2 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 Trey Benson average in 2025?▾

Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Trey Benson averaged 7.2 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Kimani Vidal and Trey Benson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kimani Vidal (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Trey Benson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kimani Vidal or Trey Benson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kimani Vidal outscored Trey Benson by 2.0 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.