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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kimani Vidal vs Tyjae SpearsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kimani Vidal is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Tyjae Spears's 6.9 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 2.3-PPG advantage is real (9.2 to 6.9), and Kimani Vidal's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyjae Spears is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

RBTennessee Titans#48

Tyjae Spears

PPG

6.9

Games

Rush Yds

283

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

264

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Kimani Vidal

Tyjae Spears

Head to Head

9.2 PPG6.9 PPG

12 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Kimani Vidal: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #32 at the position). Tyjae Spears: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #48 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kimani Vidal is producing at 42% of elite pace and Tyjae Spears at 31%. That ranking gap means Kimani Vidal carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kimani Vidal vs Tyjae Spears: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Kimani Vidal (Los Angeles Chargers) finished the 2025 season averaging 9.2 fantasy points per game in 12 games. Tyjae Spears (Tennessee Titans) came in at 6.9 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Kimani Vidal carries a 2.3-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Tyjae Spears is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 45 targets into 264 yards, while Kimani Vidal profiles as a more traditional rusher with 643 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Tyjae Spears carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

One scheduling note: Kimani Vidal is off Week 7 and Tyjae Spears Week 9. 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. Tyjae Spears (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Kimani Vidal outscored Tyjae Spears by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyjae Spears played 13 games in 2025 compared to Kimani Vidal's 12. That durability gap means Tyjae Spears contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kimani Vidal scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Tyjae Spears caught 45 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 Tyjae Spears: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kimani Vidal	Tyjae Spears
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.2	6.9
Games Played	12	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	110	90
Rushing Yards	643	283
Rush Yds/Game	53.6	21.8
Rushing TDs	3	2
Receptions	16	45
Receiving Yards	136	264
Targets	22	50
Total TDs	4	2
Age	24	24
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Kimani Vidal holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.2 points per game. Tyjae Spears averaged 6.9 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kimani Vidal or Tyjae Spears in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kimani Vidal has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Tyjae Spears's 6.9 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 Tyjae Spears average in 2025?▾

Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Tyjae Spears averaged 6.9 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Kimani Vidal and Tyjae Spears's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kimani Vidal (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Tyjae Spears (TEN) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kimani Vidal or Tyjae Spears a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kimani Vidal outscored Tyjae Spears by 2.3 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.