Insider Picks Chargers RB1 For Week 6, ‘He Goes For 18 Carries This Sunday’

Is Jim Harbaugh The Real Life Ted Lasso?

Yates said on Fantasy Focus Live that Haskins “stands to get much of the first and second down work,” adding that “he’ll be the power back.” Yates also noted that head coach Jim Harbaugh, who coached Haskins at Michigan, could rely on his former player’s familiarity with the system and physical style to stabilize the offense.

At 6-foot-2 and 228 pounds, Haskins is the more traditional back in this rotation — a north-south runner who can pass protect and absorb contact. “Assuming no major move this week, [Haskins] will be the guy that has the best chance to lead the team in carries,” Yates said.

That trust is built on history. Haskins produced 1,327 yards and 20 touchdowns in his final college season under Harbaugh and has since carved out a reputation for reliability, even in limited pro snaps. His downhill approach may be exactly what Los Angeles needs as it continues to fight through offensive line injuries and a stagnant rushing attack.

Vidal Brings Burst and Versatility

Kimani Vidal offers a different element. The undrafted rookie from Troy brings agility and quickness, showing flashes of potential in limited opportunities. As Yates put it, “Vidal will be a change of pace back… I think he’ll also get some work in the passing game.”

Vidal’s compact frame (5-foot-8, 210 pounds) and soft hands make him a useful option on third downs and in space. His ability to create yards after contact was a hallmark of his college career, and his early NFL reps have hinted at that same versatility.

The Path Forward

The Chargers’ next opponent, the Miami Dolphins, just allowed a big day to Dallas backup Rico Dowdle — a reminder that opportunity exists if the backfield can find rhythm. Still, with Harbaugh’s preference for physical, mistake-free play, Haskins appears poised to carry the early-down load while Vidal mixes in situationally.

As Yates summarized, fantasy managers should “add Haskins now — there’s a real shot he goes for 18 carries on Sunday.” For the Chargers, that same logic applies: until Hampton returns, reliability trumps explosiveness. Haskins has earned Harbaugh’s trust, and for now, that makes him the lead man in Los Angeles’ uncertain ground game.