Kimani Vidal vs Malik Davis
Two running backs fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Kimani Vidal- Experts agree: consensus rank 199 vs 213
- More points per game: 9.1 vs 4.1
- More opportunity: 58% snap share, 31 red-zone touches
Malik Davis carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Kimani Vidal and Malik Davis are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Kimani Vidal holds the edge in expert consensus (RB59 to RB62). The 2026 projections are nearly even: Malik Davis at 69 PPR points (4.1 per game) versus Kimani Vidal at 60.
Last season Kimani Vidal carried the heavier workload (58% snap share, 177 touches to Malik Davis's 57), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Kimani Vidal is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Malik Davis carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Vidal | Davis |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 60 | 69 |
| Points / game | 9.1 | 4.1 |
| Games played | 13 | 10 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #199 | #213 |
| ADP | 238 | - |
| Positional rank | RB41 | RB68 |
| Snap share | 58% | 23% |
| Red-zone touches | 31 | 8 |
| Age | 25 | 27 |
| Bye week | 7 | 14 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Kimani Vidal or Malik Davis.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Kimani Vidal or Malik Davis in 2026?
Kimani Vidal is a clear call over Malik Davis for 2026, on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Malik Davis carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Kimani Vidal or Malik Davis?
Malik Davis carries the higher 2026 projection at 69 PPR points (4.1 per game), compared with 60 for Kimani Vidal.
Who is ranked higher, Kimani Vidal or Malik Davis?
Expert consensus ranks Kimani Vidal (RB59) ahead of Malik Davis (RB62) for 2026.
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