Okay, let’s talk about my little adventure with Vidal in fantasy football. So, I’m scrolling through the waiver wire, looking for a hidden gem, you know? And there he is, Kimani Vidal, this rookie running back for the Chargers. I had heard some buzz about him, mostly that he’s way down the depth chart, like RB75 or something. But hey, I’m in a deep PPR league, so I thought, why not take a chance?
- I picked him up, figuring he might get some action if the Chargers were getting blown out. He was averaging around 3.5 points per game, nothing to write home about, but still something.
- I did not start him immediately. My strategy was to watch him from afar.
Wait and See
- I stashed him on my taxi squad, which is basically a waiting room for prospects. I knew he was a long shot, a sixth-round pick for a reason, but I’ve seen crazier things happen in fantasy football.
- I kept an eye on the Chargers’ games. There was this one game against the Chiefs where they were down 13-0 at halftime. I thought, “This is it, this is Vidal’s chance!” And he did get some touches, more than Gus Edwards, the starter. He actually looked pretty good.
- I started to feel like I’d found a diamond in the rough. He wasn’t a starter, but he was producing when given the opportunity.
The Dilemma
- But then, reality hit. Another player popped off on waivers, someone who was actually getting consistent playing time. I had a decision to make. Do I hold onto Vidal, hoping he eventually breaks out, or do I drop him for the sure thing?
- My league mates had also noticed Vidal’s performance in that Chiefs game. Some tried to trade for him, offering me some bench players I wasn’t really interested in.
The Decision
- It was a tough call, but in the end, I decided to drop Vidal. It just didn’t make sense to keep a guy who was only going to play in blowouts when I could have someone who was actually contributing every week.
- I learned that sometimes, you have to let go of your lottery tickets, even if they have some potential. Fantasy football is about winning now, not just dreaming about the future.
So, that’s my Vidal story. It wasn’t a huge success, but it was an interesting experiment. I took a chance, it didn’t quite work out, and I moved on. That’s fantasy football for you, always keeping you on your toes!
