Whether it was Vidal or many other members of the Chargers in Week 6, he was asked to step up and delivered.
The 24-year-old knows that’s life in the NFL, and was more than ready for it.
“That’s just how the NFL is,” Vidal said. “Guys get hurt, it’s a very thin league. My boy Nyheim [Hines], he wasn’t here before then [today] he made a great kick return, set us up on the two-minute drive.
“That’s just how the NFL is,” Vidal added.
Vidal had put together 53 touches for 236 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown in 12 career games heading into Week 6.
One game later and he set new heights in every department of his young career, stepping up when the Bolts needed him most.
And what he set out to do what he had in mind in what was the biggest opportunity he’s had in the NFL so far.
“To really just showcase my talents,” Vidal said. “I feel like before this game I haven’t done much on the field. I’ve played here or there, I’ve had good plays here or there, I’ve had negative plays here or there. I wanted to just do more.”
Vidal later added: “I’ve always thought about this day coming. Just happy we came out with a win.”