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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kimani Vidal vs Ty JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kimani Vidal is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Ty Johnson's 5.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kimani Vidal is the better fantasy play this season.

Kimani Vidal is the better play on a neutral week. 9.2 PPG with 779 yards gives a reliable baseline. Ty Johnson at 5.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kimani Vidal higher, but do not fade Ty Johnson entirely.

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

RBBuffalo Bills#99

Ty Johnson

PPG

5.2

Games

Rush Yds

200

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

263

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Kimani Vidal

Ty Johnson

Head to Head

9.2 PPG5.2 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Kimani Vidal: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #32 at the position). Ty Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kimani Vidal is producing at 42% of elite pace and Ty Johnson at 24%. That ranking gap means Kimani Vidal carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kimani Vidal vs Ty Johnson: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Kimani Vidal and Ty Johnson 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 Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 for the Buffalo Bills (17 games).

That 4.0-point weekly advantage for Kimani Vidal 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; Ty Johnson posted 200 and 3. 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 Ty Johnson rests in Week 12. 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

Kimani Vidal is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Ty Johnson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Kimani Vidal (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Ty Johnson (age 28, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Kimani Vidal outscored Ty Johnson by a projected 68 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ty Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Kimani Vidal's 12. That durability gap means Ty Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ty Johnson scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Kimani Vidal is 4 years younger than Ty Johnson (24 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kimani Vidal vs Ty Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kimani Vidal	Ty Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.2	5.2
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	110	88
Rushing Yards	643	200
Rush Yds/Game	53.6	11.8
Rushing TDs	3	3
Receptions	16	24
Receiving Yards	136	263
Targets	22	33
Total TDs	4	5
Age	24	28
Experience	1 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kimani Vidal at 9.2 PPG, 4.0 points per game above Ty Johnson's 5.2. 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 Ty Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kimani Vidal has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Ty Johnson's 5.2 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 Ty Johnson average in 2025?▾

Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

When are Kimani Vidal and Ty Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kimani Vidal (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Ty Johnson (BUF) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kimani Vidal or Ty Johnson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kimani Vidal outscored Ty Johnson by 4.0 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.