Kimani Vidal vs Tyler Allgeier: Who Should You Start?
Kimani Vidal and Tyler Allgeier are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Kimani Vidal averaged 8.5 PPG across 13 games with the Los Angeles Chargers, while Tyler Allgeier posted 6.8 PPG in 17 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals.
A 1.7-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; Tyler Allgeier posted 514 and 8. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
One scheduling note: Kimani Vidal is off Week 5 and Tyler Allgeier Week 11. 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.
