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Kimani Vidal vs Ty Johnson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBLos Angeles ChargersPPG LEADER
Kimani Vidal
PPG
8.5
Games
13
Rush Yds
643
Rush TDs
3
Rec
16
Rec Yds
136
Bye
Week 5
RBBuffalo Bills
Ty Johnson
PPG
5.2
Games
17
Rush Yds
200
Rush TDs
3
Rec
24
Rec Yds
263
Bye
Week 12

Head to Head

8.5 PPG5.2 PPG
13 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 12

Kimani Vidal vs Ty Johnson: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Kimani Vidal and Ty Johnson for your lineup, you are not alone. Kimani Vidal finished the 2025 season at 8.5 PPG for the Los Angeles Chargers (13 games), and Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 for the Buffalo Bills (17 games).

That 3.3-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 5, 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.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Kimani Vidal at 8.5 PPG, 3.3 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 8.5 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 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

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

Kimani Vidal (LAC) has a bye in Week 5, 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 3.3 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.