Who Should I Start? Kimani Vidal or LeQuint Allen Jr.

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Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.		 Rush.
Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
Yds.		 Rec
TD
3.3 13.5 0.1 0.7 5.9 0.0

Kimani Vidal News

Kimani Vidal Operates as the Chargers RB3 in Their Second Preseason Game

Saturday, August 22, 9:22 AM

Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal had four carries for six yards in his team's 41-17 preseason loss to the San Francsicio 49ers Thursday night. Vidal also had two catches for 10 yards on two targets. The 24-year-old entered the game with the second-team unit and played the rest of the first half. Vidal operated as the third back in the rotation and didn't get playing time until after Omarion Hampton and Keaton Mitchell were pulled. McDaniels' plan for his running back rotation becomes a little clearer with how much the three backs have played and, more specifically, when they played during the game. Vidal looks to be utilized as the No. 3 back in the three-man rotation. With fantasy drafts ramping up, he should be viewed as a handcuff back in the later rounds.

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Week 1 Projections

Fant.
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Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
Yds.		 Rec
TD
2.6 3.9 0.0 1.1 7.6 0.0

LeQuint Allen Jr. News

LeQuint Allen Jr. to Miss the Rest of Training Camp

Tuesday, August 18, 5:13 AM

Jacksonville Jaguars running back LeQuint Allen Jr. (soft tissue) suffered a soft tissue injury on Monday and will not return for the remainder of training camp, according to Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union. One of the best pass-blocking backs in the league as a rookie in 2025, Allen is projected to hold a significant role on passing downs, so any prolonged absence should provide further opportunity for 2026 breakout candidate Bhayshul Tuten to find the field. Allen saw the second-most running back snaps on the team behind Travis Etienne Jr. in 2025, and he has added complication to one of the league's more intriguing training camp battles between Tuten and Chris Rodriguez Jr., so his status will need to be monitored as the regular season approaches.

Kimani Vidal vs. LeQuint Allen Jr.

Still trying to decide between Vidal and Allen Jr.? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Kimani Vidal is projected to score 3.3 points this week while LeQuint Allen Jr. is projected to score 2.6 points.