"The one-two punch of Najee Harris and Omarion Hampton blocked a route to consistent playing time. However, after Harris and Hampton were placed on injured reserve, questions arose about who would lead the Chargers ' running game behind its deteriorating offensive line. Vidal, the second-year running back who played sporadically last season, didn't make the 53-man roster to begin the season. The Troy University alumnus finally earned his opportunity to start for the first time last Sunday against Miami."
"He rushed for 124 yards on 18 carries and also tallied a receiving touchdown. Among running backs in Week 6 with 10 or more carries, Vidal ranked fourth in yards per carry (6.9 yards) and third in yards before contact. With 72 of his rushing yards against the Dolphins coming before impact, the 5-foot-8 tailback had four carries for 10 yards or more. "It felt good," Vidal said, "to get in the flow of the game and really provide for the team.""
Kimani Vidal waited behind Najee Harris and Omarion Hampton until injuries created an opening in the Chargers' backfield. Vidal, a second-year running back from Troy University who initially missed the 53-man roster, earned a start against Miami and rushed for 124 yards on 18 carries while adding a receiving touchdown. He ranked fourth in yards per carry and third in yards before contact among Week 6 backs with at least 10 carries, gaining 72 rushing yards before impact and recording four carries of 10-plus yards. Vidal is splitting reps with Hassan Haskins until Omarion Hampton returns. Rookie Tre' Harris contributed with physical run blocking.
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