Who Should I Start? Kimani Vidal or Ollie Gordon II

Sunday, July 13, 11:31 AM

Los Angeles Chargers running backs Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris are locked in as the team's top two RBs entering the 2025 season, which means that Kimani Vidal will have to shine in other areas in order to win the No. 3 role. Vidal showed promise as a rookie in 2024, but he will need to continue to prove himself in order to earn a spot on the 53-man active roster, according to Chargers Wire's Spencer Schultz. Specifically, his role in the passing game could be what separates himself from the likes of Hassan Haskins, Jaret Patterson and Raheim Sanders. After being taken 181st overall in the sixth round last year out of Troy, Vidal had 43 carries for 155 yards (3.6 yards per tote) and no touchdowns in 10 regular-season games, adding five receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown on nine targets. At best, Vidal will be a bench stash for depth in deep PPR formats.

Monday, August 11, 7:38 AM

Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II carried the ball eight times for 33 yards and a touchdown while catching one of his three targets for 39 yards in a 24-24 preseason tie with the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Gordon took over the backfield late in the third quarter and made an excellent first impression, finding the end zone on a one-yard rush in the fourth quarter. The rookie played behind De'Von Achane, Jaylen Wright, and Alexander Mattison in the contest. Still, he emerged as the most productive player from the Miami rushing attack on Sunday as he is vying for a role in the backfield when the regular season opens. He will be back in action on Saturday as the Dolphins take on the Detroit Lions in their second preseason contest.