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Bolts From The Blue fantasy football takes on Kimani Vidal
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NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026
Running back Kimani Vidal earned the worst offensive grade with PFF score of 38.1 in the Chargers preseason game.NegativeProjectionJul 31, 2026
For 2026, Vidal is rightfully in the mix as one of the team's top three running backs with no real threats to his position on the depth chart behind him; the source expects him to make the active roster as RB3 at minimum. His production will likely fall between his rookie (155 rushing yards, one TD) and sophomore (643 rushing yards, three TDs) numbers as he jockeys for snaps behind Omarion Hampton and alongside newly signed Keaton Mitchell.NegativeBustJul 31, 2026
Despite strong performances in three games with over 100 rushing yards, Vidal's production was extremely inconsistent during his 2025 stretch of starts, recording single-game rushing totals of 11, 13, 20, 30, and 33 yards. The source notes the offensive line offered limited support, but Vidal was more down than up when given the chance to lead the backfield.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Third-year RB who elevated from sixth-round pick to impact player by his second year; earned 10 starts in 2025 after injuries to Najee Harris and Omarion Hampton, rushing for career-high 643 yards and three touchdowns with 136 receiving yards on 16 receptions. The source notes several of his biggest runs came outside the tackles, demonstrating he can succeed in Mike McDaniel's outside zone scheme.NegativeUsageJul 22, 2026
Kimani Vidal showed he can tote the rock when needed and broke his fair share of runs outside the tackles in 2025, demonstrating the abilities to perform his duties in McDaniel's offense. While the source projects Mitchell to get the second-most snaps after Hampton, Vidal is not being cast aside; McDaniel will think about which players fit best in given situations and set each of them up for success.NegativeDepth ChartJul 22, 2026
Kimani Vidal is subject to active trade buzz that could attract suitors; the Chargers may face roster decisions if trade interest in the running back persists into the offseason.