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Kimani Vidal or Jahan Dotson

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

Kimani Vidal

RB • Los Angeles Chargers LAC
Jahan Dotson

Jahan Dotson

WR • Atlanta Falcons ATL
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Vidal over Dotson

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Vidal ... 10%

BOTH ... 30%

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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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Dotson over Vidal

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Dotson ... 20%

BOTH ... 30%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 8.43
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
1.73 43.88 0.23 8.43
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Outlook Jahan Dotson

Jahan Dotson vs CIN — High-scoring matchup in Madrid offers deep-league upside

Dotson continues to start on the perimeter opposite Drake London in Atlanta's offense with Michael Penix Jr. under center, operating mainly as a field-stretching threat. While his weekly targets fluctuate, his big-play ability was evident over his last two games, where he turned eight targets into 101 receiving yards.

Facing Cincinnati in an international matchup expected to feature plenty of points, Dotson possesses intriguing upside. Still, our weekly projection lands at approximately 8.4 fantasy points on two receptions for 44 yards. With under 10% league ownership, he remains a volatile deep-league play reliant on downfield connections.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
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 Jahan Dotson
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
29547.5760
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
310133.7760
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 Jahan Dotson
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓

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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 Jahan Dotson
OWN
 
10%
+4.66 compared to last week
START
 
4%
+2.14 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Kimani Vidal
43rd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Jahan Dotson
Not Ranked
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 Jahan Dotson

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 34th with 45.70 total points (5.71 avg).
  • Currently 110.26 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 74th among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 57th among WR.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 337 and 24.07 YPC and is currently ranked 32nd among WR.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 2 and is currently ranked 43rd among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +6, Rec Yards: +186 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Known to break out for big gains. If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 35, REC YDS: 415, REC TDS: 3
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Kimani Vidal

No Injury Reported

Injury Jahan Dotson

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 Jahan Dotson

Week 9
Atlanta Falcons VS Cincinnati Bengals

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
22.57383.291142314.53
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 19th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 6th with 59.00 total points (8.43 avg).
  • Currently 19 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He is doing better than most people thought he would.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.4 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in turnovers with 11 (1.57 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Ranked 16th in rush defense with 856 (122.29 per game).
  • Ranked 17th in pass defense with 1827 (261.00 per game).
  • Top 6 in sacks with 23 (3.29 per game) and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 8 in points against with 22.57 per game and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 14 in Total TDs with 1 (0.14 per game) and currently ranked 14th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -31.84, Turnovers: +2 Sacks: +12, INTs: -4, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -9.06,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 38, INT: 13, TDS: 4, PA/G: 30.8, YDS/G: 404.7
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Kimani Vidal
7.58
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Jahan Dotson
7.71
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 Jahan Dotson
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2022 WAS 12 61 35 523 14.9 7 2 -7 -3.5 0
2023 WAS 16 83 49 518 10.6 4 0 0 0 0
2024 PHI 14 33 19 216 11.4 0 1 13 13 0
2025 PHI 15 37 18 262 14.6 1 0 0 0 0
2026 ATL 8 30 14 337 24.1 2 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 17 64 30 716 24.1 4 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 16 53 30 350 11.8 2 0 4 13 0
Totals 69 250 138 1909 13.8 15 3 6 2 0
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Matchup Time
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LA vs PIT 9:00 PM EST
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