The Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) will host the Minnesota Vikings (3-3) in Week 8. 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 8?
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 Kimani Vidal in Week 8?
Kimani Vidal clearly wasn’t the asset last week against the Colts as he was against the Dolphins the week prior: he’s likely to settle somewhere in the middle value-wise, and I suspect that’s what we see on Thursday night.
Hassan Haskins has been ruled out, and that’s obviously helpful. Joe Alt taking part in practice in a limited fashion this week could help cure the efficiency woes from a week ago (nine carries for 20 yards), and the blitz-happy nature of the Vikings (highest blitz rate since the beginning of 2023) gives Vidal a chance to see his 4-5 targets again.
The floor is there because of his role. Even if the ceiling probably isn’t near what we saw in Week 5, which was as much matchup-driven as anything, he’s a good bet for double-digit PPR points, and in a week like this, that’ll work!
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 8
Vidal is projected to score 13.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Vidal to rush for 66 yards and 0.0 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 26 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 8 Weather Impact: Vikings at Chargers
The forecast for kickoff is 68 degrees Fahrenheit with 10 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
