Who Should I Start? Zach Charbonnet or Kimani Vidal

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Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts.	Rush. Yds.	Rush TD	Rec.	Rec. Yds.	Rec TD
5.7	24.6	0.2	0.9	6.7	0.0

Zach Charbonnet News

Zach Charbonnet Lands on PUP List to Open the Season

Sunday, August 30, 4:05 PM

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (knee) has been placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. He'll miss at least four games. This move was widely expected, as Charbonnet is working his way back from an ACL tear that he suffered during last year's playoffs. He could end up missing more than the minimum four games as he continues to recover and rehab. In the interim, Jadarian Price will likely occupy the lead-back role while George Holani and Emanuel Wilson also earn snaps out of the backfield. Charbonnet had 874 scrimmage yards and 12 touchdowns last season, so when he does return to the 53-man roster, he'll likely have low-end RB2 appeal in fantasy football.

Kimani Vidal - Los Angeles (RB)

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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 Viewed as a Better Pass Protector Over Omarion Hampton

Saturday, August 29, 12:24 PM

Bolt Beat's Alexander Insdorf noted that Kimani Vidal is probably the best pass protector in the Los Angeles Chargers backfield. Omarion Hampton still has to prove he is the better pass blocker until he takes that title away from Vidal. The Chargers running back room remains one of the most monitored situations by fantasy managers heading into draft weekend. The team is expected to roster Hampton, Vidal, and Keaton Mitchell (knee) this season. All three backs offer fantasy appeal and will have a role in the Chargers' offense under offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. McDaniel has said all three backs will be used and he will use a "hot hand" approach. With three backs fighting for snaps, Vidal could find his way onto the field on obvious passing downs if he is viewed as the best pass protector out of the three. If this happens, Vidal could be fantasy relevant this season outside of being a handcuff to Hampton.

Zach Charbonnet vs. Kimani Vidal

Still trying to decide between Charbonnet and Vidal? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Zach Charbonnet is projected to score 5.7 points this week while Kimani Vidal is projected to score 3.3 points.