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Edwards also caught one pass for two yards. The tailback was completely held in check outside of the touchdowns until he had a 43-yard burst late in the game to make this statline look much more “even” in terms of the touchdowns and rushing yards. The two scores double his total on the season to four, and the yardage total is a season high. It’s also worth noting that the 14 carries nearly tripled Kimani Vidal’s five attempts (for 14 yards), so to say he was the top option in the rushing attack is an understatement. Edwards will be a FLEX option for Week 17 against the Patriots.

Vidal’s totals are uninspiring but his three carries were only five less than team leader Gus Edwards’ eight. The Chargers’ ground game simply couldn’t get going against the Buccaneers. Vidal was promisingly involved as a pass-catcher early on though, earning two targets on the opening drive. He notably played on 100.0 percent of the pure passing downs and out-snapped Gus Edwards 3-to-1 in the red zone. Vidal is an RB5 against the Broncos but his current role is intriguing.

Vidal was used sparingly in the first half but was given more opportunities after the break, ultimately finishing with eight carries and one target to the 10 carries of lead back Gus Edwards. It was Edwards who found the end zone, which ultimately proved the difference between the two timeshare backs. Vidal remains unlikely to see enough weekly volume to warrant fantasy consideration, something that shouldn’t change when the Chargers host the Buccaneers in Week 15.

Vidal was not targeted in the passing game. With J.K. Dobbins (knee) on injured reserve, Vidal jumped Hassan Haskins on the depth chart, though he was the clear-cut No. 2 back behind Gus Edwards. Haskins also remained somewhat involved. Vidal did have the longest gain with a 16-yard rush. With Edwards possessing one of the hardest ceilings in the league, Vidal could easily command more work down the stretch provided he avoids turnovers and blown blitz pick-ups. The Bolts visit the Chiefs for Week 14.

Dobbins, who sustained a knee sprain last week against the Ravens, could miss more than this Sunday’s game against Atlanta, according to Rapoport. Gus Edwards will likely operate as the Chargers’ lead back with Dobbins sidelined, and rookie Kimani Vidal could take on pass game work. Hassan Haskins, meanwhile, will threaten Edwards’ goal line role. Edwards is nothing more than a touchdown-dependent RB2 for Week 13.

Edwards returned to the LA lineup after a six-week absence following a serious ankle injury. His 10 carries were short of J.K. Dobbins’ 15 rushing attempts, and he was vultured at the goal line by Hasaan Haskins. Edwards had a long rush of 11 yards against Tennessee. Kimani Vidal was a healthy scratch against the Titans with Edwards back in the fold, meaning Edwards would likely be the team’s RB1 should Dobbins miss any time over the next month and a half.

The rookie will be a healthy scratch with Gus Edwards back in action for LA. Vidal had seen 11 rushing attempts and some pass game work over the past couple weeks. Those opportunities will likely go to Edwards, as JK Dobbins continues to lead the Chargers backfield.

Vidal continues to operate as the clear No. 2 back behind JK Dobbins, who had 15 rushing attempts for 85 yards and two touchdowns against Cleveland. Vidal would figure to slide in as the Chargers’ RB1 should the oft-injured Dobbins miss time in the second half of the season.

Vidal did not register a route or target in the victory. J.K. Dobbins continued leading the Chargers backfield with 17 carries, 57 yards, and a score. Vidal, who had four touches in Week 7 against the Cardinals, is a savvy bench stash for now.

Vidal played well behind lead back J.K. Dobbins in this one, with the lead back’s 17 opportunities trumping the four of the rookie’s. Vidal has a chance to carve out a greater workload when the Chargers face a Saints defense allowing the most yards before contact per attempt in the league in Week 8.