The Los Angeles Chargers will host the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14. 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 14?
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 14?
Vidal has shown well for himself and figures to remain involved if Omarion Hampton returns as expected, but he’d fall from an RB2 to a low-end flex should that situation come to pass.
He piled up 126 yards on the ground against the Raiders last week and has at least 95 rushing yards in every game this season in which he’s been handed the ball more than 12 times. Hampton is the higher pedigree player and is viewed as the future, but a 60/40 type of committee is a logical expectation as he works back into game shape.
The Eagles had their noses bloodied on Black Friday by the Bears (Kyle Monangain and D’Andre Swift ran for 255 yards and two scores on 40 totes), but they showed well before and have had extended rest to prepare for this game. They are the fourth-best red zone defense in the league, drastically lowering the TD equity for all involved.
That’s assuming that Justin Herbert plays. If he sits, this is an offense that is drawing close to death for our purposes with Trey Lance under center.
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 14
Vidal is projected to score 11.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Vidal to rush for 56 yards and 0.0 rushing touchdowns, while adding two receptions for 23 receiving yards and 0.4 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 14 Weather Impact: Eagles at Chargers
The forecast for kickoff is 73 degrees Fahrenheit with 3 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
