Kimani Vidal Week 8 Preview vs. the Vikings

Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal will face a middle-of-the-pack run defense in Week 8 (Thursday at 8:15 p.m. ET), up against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings are ranked 18th in terms of rushing yards conceded, at 117.7 per game.

Vidal has generated 162 yards on 31 rushes (40.5 ypg). In the passing game, he's also grabbed eight balls for 30 yards (7.5 ypg) and one touchdown.

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Vidal vs. the Vikings

• Vidal vs the Vikings (since 2021): No games
• Two opposing rushers have racked up 100 or more rushing yards in a matchup against the Vikings during the 2025 season.
• Minnesota has given up one or more rushing TDs to three opposing players this year.
• The Vikings have let just one opposing player to record two or more rushing TDs against them this season.
• The Vikings allow 117.7 yards per game on the ground, the NFL's 18th-ranked run defense this season.
• The Vikings' defense ranks seventh in the NFL with four rushing TDs allowed so far this season.

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Vidal Rushing Insights

• Vidal hit his rushing yards over once in two games played this season.
• The Chargers, who are 17th in NFL play in points scored, have passed 63.2% of the time while running 36.8%.
• He has carried the ball in 31 of his team's 160 total rushing attempts this season (19.4%).
• Vidal has no rushing touchdowns in three games this season.
• He has 6.7% of his team's 15 offensive touchdowns this season (one).
• He has 11 red zone rushing carries (40.7% of his team's rushing attempts inside the red zone).

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Vidal's Recent Performance