Kimani Vidal
RB · Los Angeles Chargers
Roster observation: 2026, Week 9. Fri, Nov 6, 10:42 AM ET
Week 9, 2026 projection
8.8 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 9 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Sat, Nov 7, 1:25 AM ET
RB30 among 103 available RB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 9, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Kimani Vidal has a scheduled Week 9 matchup at home against Houston Texans. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET.
The stored Week 9 forecast is 8.8 PPR points. Week 9 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Carries per game averaged 7.7 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 8, 6, 5. The preceding three recorded games averaged 2.0. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 9 matchup
HOU
Houston Texans
Scheduled home matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET
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Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
7.7n=3
Carries per game
2026, weeks 8, 6, 5. Change +5.7 against the preceding three games.
2.7n=3
Targets per game
2026, weeks 8, 6, 5. Change +0.7 against the preceding three games.
8.2n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 8, 6, 5. Change +3.3 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Carries per game | 8, 6, 5 / 7.7 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 2.0 (3 recorded) |
| Targets per game | 8, 6, 5 / 2.7 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 2.0 (3 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 8, 6, 5 / 8.2 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 4.9 (3 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
Kimani Vidal · RB
8.8
Kimani Vidal · PPR
Active roster. Sat, Nov 7, 1:25 AM ET
6.5
Keaton Mitchell · PPR
Active roster. Sat, Nov 7, 1:25 AM ET
Kimani Vidal minus Keaton Mitchell: +2.4 PPR points. See each player's source date above.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Quadricep | Observation time is not available. |
| Bud Dupree | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Illness | Observation time is not available. |
| Daiyan Henley | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| David Njoku | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Fibula | Observation time is not available. |
| Deane Leonard | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Concussion | Observation time is not available. |
| Denzel Perryman | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Pectoral | Observation time is not available. |
| Donte Jackson | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Kayode Awosika | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Fibula | Observation time is not available. |
| Kendall Williamson | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Calf | Observation time is not available. |
| Khalil Mack | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Rodney Shelley | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Nov 2, 2:01 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimani Vidal | Offense | RB | 2 | Thu, Nov 5, 2:01 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
8.2
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
7.8
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
5.3
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 8 | LA | 5.0 | 0 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 2026 / 6 | KC | 7.0 | 0 | 21 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 2026 / 5 | DEN | 12.6 | 0 | 57 | -1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 2026 / 4 | SEA | 11.6 | 0 | 25 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2026 / 3 | BUF | 3.0 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 / 2 | LV | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 / 18 | DEN | 2.0 | 0 | 12 | -2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 / 16 | DAL | 1.1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
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