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Kimani Vidal Seizes Chargers’ RB1 Role With 124 Yards and a TD in Week 6 Win

Injury losses have Los Angeles exploring running back help before the Nov. 4 trade deadline.

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Kimani Vidal runs in a Los Angeles Chargers game.
Sep 14, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Vidal logged 18 carries for 124 yards plus three catches for 14 yards and a touchdown in a 29-27 victory over the Dolphins.
  • Early usage signaled the shift as Vidal took seven of the first nine RB carries, while Hassan Haskins finished with six rushes for 14 yards.
  • Najee Harris is out for the season with a torn Achilles and rookie Omarion Hampton is on injured reserve with an ankle injury for a minimum of four games.
  • The Chargers elevated Nyheim Hines to the active roster for Week 6, marking his first regular-season appearance since 2022.
  • League reports say the Chargers are calling teams for running back help ahead of the deadline, with names such as Alvin Kamara and Breece Hall mentioned as possibilities without any deal in place.