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Kimani Vidal or Chig Okonkwo

Who Should I Start? - Week 9 • Start New
Kimani Vidal

Kimani Vidal

RB • Los Angeles Chargers LAC
Chig Okonkwo

Chig Okonkwo

TE • Washington Commanders WAS
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Vidal over Okonkwo

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Vidal ... 10%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 8.21
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
6.67 28.99 0.21 1.61 9.09 0.12 8.21
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Outlook Kimani Vidal

Kimani Vidal vs HOU — Limited Role in a Depleted Offense

Operating behind Omarion Hampton and Keaton Mitchell, Vidal remains relegated to a change-of-pace role in the Chargers' backfield. While he flashed big-play ability earlier this season with a 42-yard touchdown, his volume is capped, coming off an eight-carry, 23-yard outing behind an offensive line missing multiple starters.

Currently rostered in 22% of leagues and started in only 7%, Vidal offers minimal standalone value. Our weekly projection expects around 29 rushing yards on six to seven carries with a pair of targets against the Texans. In a projected low-scoring contest, he cannot be trusted in standard starting lineups.


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Latest News Kimani Vidal
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Okonkwo over Vidal

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Okonkwo ... 60%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 7.8
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.4 37.9 0.02 7.8
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Outlook Chig Okonkwo

Chig Okonkwo vs. Rams — Expanded Target Opportunity in a High-Scoring Environment

Okonkwo is fully healthy and operating as Washington's primary tight end atop the depth chart. With Terry McLaurin on injured reserve and complementary receivers Dyami Brown and Treylon Burks ruled out, quarterback Jayden Daniels will need reliable targets beyond Stefon Diggs. Okonkwo has shown flashes of dynamic playmaking in recent weeks, including multiple acrobatic receptions.

In a projected high-scoring home matchup with negative game script potential as underdogs, Okonkwo should see a solid target floor. Our models project him for around 3.4 catches and 38 yards (7.8 PPR points). While started in just 6% of leagues, the vacated volume elevates him into a trustworthy streaming option at tight end.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 1 hr ago
Latest News Chig Okonkwo
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Performance Kimani Vidal
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
8232.90270
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
8232.90270
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Chig Okonkwo
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
23216.0210
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
23216.0210
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Kimani Vidal
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 LV 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @KC 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Chig Okonkwo
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Kimani Vidal
OWN
23%
-0.79 compared to last week
START
 
7%
-1.57 compared to last week
OWN/START Chig Okonkwo
OWN
24%
-8.34 compared to last week
START
 
6%
-8.31 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Kimani Vidal
43rd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Chig Okonkwo
17th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Kimani Vidal

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 43rd among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 49th with 30.20 total points (4.31 avg).
  • Currently 131.6 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.3 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 48th among RB.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 36th among RB.
  • Top 15 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 13th among RB.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 34th among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 132 (18.86 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 55th among RB.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 1 (0.14 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 51st among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 2 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: -147, Rush AVG: -0.6 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: EVEN, Rec Yards: +10 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 100, RUSH YDS: 425, RUSH TDS: 6, REC: 15, REC YDS: 100, REC TDS: 1
Breakdown Chig Okonkwo

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 17th among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 46th with 16.20 total points (2.31 avg).
  • Currently 68.2 points behind the leader: Trey McBride
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.1 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 34th among TE.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 34th among TE.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 182 and 10.71 YPC and is currently ranked 30th among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 1 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -10, Rec Yards: -89 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 50, REC YDS: 600, REC TDS: 4
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Kimani Vidal

No Injury Reported

Injury Chig Okonkwo

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Kimani Vidal

Week 9
Los Angeles Chargers VS Houston Texans

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
24.29360.71632103.73
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 2nd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 21st with 36.00 total points (5.14 avg).
  • Currently 42 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.1 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in rush defense with 686 (98.00 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Ranked 18th in pass defense with 1839 (262.71 per game).
  • Top 10 in sacks with 21 (3.00 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 16 in points against with 24.29 per game and currently ranked 15th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 16th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +161.31, Turnovers: -13 Sacks: -6, INTs: -13, TDs: -3, Points Allowed: +9.29,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 48, INT: 15, TDS: 3, PA/G: 18.4, YDS/G: 294.6
Matchups Chig Okonkwo

Week 9
Washington Commanders VS Los Angeles Rams

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.00310.25871204.09
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 5th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 19th with 37.00 total points (4.63 avg).
  • Currently 41 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He has been under achieving. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.4 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in total yards against with 310.25 per game and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Ranked 18th in rush defense with 874 (109.25 per game).
  • Top 8 in pass defense with 1608 (201.00 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 7 (0.88 per game) and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 14 in points against with 21.00 per game and currently ranked 14th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 23rd in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +73.25, Turnovers: -5 Sacks: -39, INTs: +1, TDs: -2, Points Allowed: +4.7,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 14, TDS: 4, PA/G: 21.6, YDS/G: 348
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Kimani Vidal
7.58
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Chig Okonkwo
9.36
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Kimani Vidal
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2024 LAC 9 43 155 3.6 0 9 5 62 12.4 1
2025 LAC 12 155 643 4.1 3 22 16 136 8.5 1
2026 LAC 5 29 132 4.6 1 14 9 50 5.6 1
ON PACE 12 70 321 4.6 2 34 22 121 5.6 2
3-YEAR AVG 7 66 266 4 1 10 7 66 9.4 1
Totals 27 238 961 4 4 48 32 268 8.4 3
Career Chig Okonkwo
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2024 TEN 6 39 29 287 9.9 1 1 17 17 0
2025 TEN 16 83 59 600 10.2 2 0 0 0 0
2026 WAS 5 24 17 182 10.7 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 12 58 41 442 10.7 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 8 41 29 296 10.1 1 0 6 17 0
Totals 29 146 105 1069 10.2 3 1 17 17 0
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