The Los Angeles Chargers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding RB Kimani Vidal.
Is Kimani Vidal Playing in Week 14?
Vidal is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he is on track to play this weekend.
We’ll continue to monitor the Chargers’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Kimani Vidal in Week 14?
Vidal is a great oyster stash with J.K. Dobbins on the shelf and Gus Edwards yet to impress. The rookie was on the field for only 26.1% of snaps last week, and while that number by itself isn’t impressive, the fact that he was given the first carry of the second half should have your interest.
I find it unlikely that you ever feel great about Flexing Vidal, but the willingness to call his number out of the locker room tells me that Jim Harbaugh is trending toward a hot-hand backfield. Of course, we lack evidence that Vidal can outearn Edwards over the course of a game, but we know what Edwards does/doesn’t bring to the table, and I’m confident that his limitations at least give the rook a chance to produce.
I’m rostering with patience. There aren’t many backfields as up in the air as this one, and that makes all pieces involved reasonable stashes.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 14 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Kimani Vidal’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 14
As of Sunday morning, Vidal is projected to score 10.9 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 14 rushing attempts for 63.2 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. It also includes 0.7 receptions for 14.7 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Kimani Vidal’s Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.Â
Conference Championship RB PPR Rankings
1) Saquon Barkley | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) James Cook | BUF (at KC)
3) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
4) Isiah Pacheco | KC (vs. BUF)
5) Kareem Hunt | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Austin Ekeler | WAS (at PHI)
7) Ray Davis | BUF (at KC)
8) Ty Johnson | BUF (at KC)
9) Samaje Perine | KC (vs. BUF)
10) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI (vs. WAS)
11) Jeremy McNichols | WAS (at PHI)
12) Will Shipley | PHI (vs. WAS)
13) Carson Steele | KC (vs. BUF)
14) Reggie Gilliam | BUF (at KC)
15) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
