It took one game for Chargers' trade deadline gamble to pay off in huge way

Trevor Penning was the only addition the LA Chargers made at the trade deadline, but trading for him wasn't the biggest gamble the Bolts took. Trading for Penning was the equivalent of betting a nickel at a $5 blackjack table; Los Angeles' biggest gamble was more like staying with a 12 against a dealer's face card. The Chargers opted not to add any running back help at the deadline, instead putting faith in second-year running back Kimani Vidal. Vidal has had an up-and-down tenure, and with Omarion Hampton still on the shelf, it seemed inevitable that the Chargers would add running back help. But it wasn't inevitable. The Chargers stood pat and Vidal proved them right for doing so on Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Vidal proved to be a steady presence for the Bolts, carrying the ball 25 times for 95 yards with a touchdown. He added 13 yards on one reception. Jim Harbaugh previously said Kimani Vidal is playing like a true No. 1 running back and he certainly looked the part on Sunday night. Ther