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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Derrick Henry vs Kimani Vidal

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Derrick Henry outscored Kimani Vidal by 6.8 PPG in 2025 with 16 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Derrick Henry is the clear pick. Kimani Vidal profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBBaltimore Ravens#7PPG LEADER

Derrick Henry

PPG

16.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,595

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

150

Bye

Week 7

RBLos Angeles Chargers#32

Kimani Vidal

PPG

9.2

Games

Rush Yds

643

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

136

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Derrick Henry

Kimani Vidal

Head to Head

16.0 PPG9.2 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Derrick Henry: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #7 at the position). Kimani Vidal: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #32 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Derrick Henry is producing at 73% of elite pace and Kimani Vidal at 42%. That ranking gap means Derrick Henry carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Derrick Henry vs Kimani Vidal: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Derrick Henry (Baltimore Ravens) averaged 16.0 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Kimani Vidal (Los Angeles Chargers, 9.2 PPG) by 6.8 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

The per-game difference of 6.8 points favors Derrick Henry, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Derrick Henry ran for 1595 yards and 16 touchdowns; Kimani Vidal posted 643 and 3. 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: Derrick Henry is off Week 7 and Kimani Vidal Week 12. 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

Derrick Henry is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Kimani Vidal is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Derrick Henry (age 32, 9 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Kimani Vidal (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Derrick Henry outscored Kimani Vidal by a projected 116 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Derrick Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Kimani Vidal's 12. That durability gap means Derrick Henry contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Derrick Henry scored 16 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Kimani Vidal is 8 years younger than Derrick Henry (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatHenryVidal

PPG (Half-PPR)16.09.2

Games Played1712

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)272110

Rushing Yards1,595643

Rush Yds/Game93.853.6

Rushing TDs163

Receptions1516

Receiving Yards150136

Targets2122

Total TDs164

Age3224

Experience9 yrs1 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 7Week 12

Summary

16.0 PPG for Derrick Henry versus 9.2 for Kimani Vidal in 2025. The baseline favors Derrick Henry, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Derrick Henry or Kimani Vidal in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 PPG compared to Kimani Vidal's 9.2 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 Derrick Henry and Kimani Vidal average in 2025?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Kimani Vidal averaged 9.2 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 6.8 points per game.

When are Derrick Henry and Kimani Vidal's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Derrick Henry or Kimani Vidal a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry outscored Kimani Vidal by 6.8 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.