Who Should I Start? Isaiah Davis or Kimani Vidal


Week 1 Projections

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0.2 1.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Isaiah Davis News

Can Isaiah Davis Carve Out a Larger Role in 2026?

Tuesday, February 17, 9:38 AM

While playing all 17 games in 2025, New York Jets second-year running back Isaiah Davis put up 422 total yards on 64 touches. While the efficiency he displayed in his rookie season remained evident, his lack of usage was a disappointment, given fellow sophomore back Braelon Allen missed all but four games. With Breece Hall set to hit free agency following a true workhorse season in which he handled 283 opportunities, there is a chance he moves on, and Davis could help to absorb some of those vacated touches. However, the Jets have both the cap space and the will to secure Hall's services for the long-term, and if they do, Davis will again be forced to fight with a presumably healthy Allen for limited time on the field. Until a decision is officially made on Hall, Davis remains a dynasty hold, but he could be heading toward cut territory if the Jets run back the same room in 2026.


Week 1 Projections

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0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Kimani Vidal News

Chargers Place Exclusive-Rights Tender on Kimani Vidal

Friday, March 6, 12:04 PM

The Los Angeles Chargers announced on Friday that they placed an exclusive-rights tender on free-agent running back Kimani Vidal to keep him around for the 2026 season. The Chargers also signed running back Jaret Patterson and safety Kendall Williamson to contract extensions. The 24-year-old Vidal was thrust into a bigger role than anticipated last year when both Najee Harris (Achilles) and rookie Omarion Hampton (ankle) went down with injuries. The former sixth-rounder in 2024 out of Troy had 155 carries for 643 yards (4.1 yards per carry) and three touchdowns in 13 regular-season games, adding 16 catches for 136 yards and another score. Vidal proved to be a reliable plug-and-play RB3/flex option for fantasy managers, although with Hampton returning as the Bolts' clear lead back, it will be difficult for Vidal to improve on his numbers in 2026.


Isaiah Davis vs. Kimani Vidal

Still trying to decide between Davis and Vidal? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Isaiah Davis is projected to score 0.2 points this week while Kimani Vidal is projected to score 0.0 points.