Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Kimani Vidal was a fan favorite entering the season despite sitting behind at least J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards on the depth chart. In Week 6 against the Denver Broncos, though, Vidal found himself active for his pro debut with Edwards suddenly pushed to injured reserve .

Vidal, who stands 5-foot-8, 215 pounds, was prolific in college at Troy. The sixth-round pick ranked No. 2 in the FBS with 1,661 rushing yards last season, No. 2 in yards after contact (1,056), No. 3 in rushes for a first down (82), No. 2 in missed tackles forced (94) and No. 1 in runs of 10+ yards (47).

One of the new wrinkles in the team's offense was the addition of rookie running back Kimani Vidal, who saw his first action of the regular season in this game. Chargers fans have been calling for this for weeks but it took Gus Edwards being placed on injured reserve to create the spot needed for Vidal.