The Los Angeles Chargers will host the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 13. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Kimani Vidal.
Is Kimani Vidal Playing in Week 13?
Vidal is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Chargers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Vidal in Week 13?
For as long as Omarion Hampton is out, Kimani Vidal is worthy of our attention, but it’s more of wanting access to volume than anything.
Prior to the blowout loss in Jacksonville, the second-year back was handling 72.9%of Los Angeles’ running back touches over a three-game sample, a role I’m penciling in until they get their starter back on the field.
Vidal did suffer a high injury prior to the bye and that at least requires our attention. I’m assuming that the off week is enough on that front and against a bottom-5 run defense in terms of success rate, that gives him an outside chance to return top-12 value.
I’m not ranking him for that ceiling, but he is inside of my top 20.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Vidal’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Vidal is projected to score 11.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Vidal to rush for 54 yards and 0.0 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 22 receiving yards and 0.3 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Raiders at Chargers
The forecast for kickoff is 69 degrees Fahrenheit with 4 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.