Will have role on game days
Chargers OC Mike McDaniel said Monday that Mitchell will have an offensive role on game days this season, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
McDaniel specifically mentioned all three of Omarion Hampton, Kimani Vidal and Mitchell will have roles in the offense. "All three of those guys will start at that point given the nature of the NFL," McDaniel said. "I will use all three of those guys every game." Mitchell signed a two-year, $9.25 million deal with the Bolts in the offseason, and that's not chump change for a running back, so the money itself suggests McDaniel has a vision for him. Armed with a 4.37 40 time and elite burst, Mitchell is a dream fit in McDaniel's offense that is built on speed. The Chargers have already been experimenting with Mitchell in the passing game this summer. He's a high-upside, lottery-ticket pick in the later rounds of fantasy drafts.
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Kimani Vidal
Sees little playing time Week 1
Vidal played five snaps (four on offense, one on special teams) and didn't show up on the box score otherwise during then Chargers' 26-14 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
Oronde Gadsden
Catches two passes in limited action
Gadsden caught both of his targets for 32 yards during the Chargers' 26-14 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
David Njoku
Brings in all five targets in Week 1 loss
Njoku caught five passes on as many targets for 58 yards during the Chargers' 26-14 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
Charlie Kolar
No offensive output Week 1
Kolar played 43 snaps (30 on offense, 13 on special teams) without showing up in the box score otherwise during the Chargers' 26-14 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
Tre' Harris
Logs three catches Week 1
Harris caught three of six targets for 20 yards in Sunday's loss to Arizona.
Ladd McConkey
Receives day-to-day label from coach
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh labeled McConkey (rib) as day-to-day Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Harbaugh added that the Chargers will see how McConkey progresses throughout the week before determining his availability for Sunday's game agains the Raiders.
Ladd McConkey
Undergoing testing for ribs injury
McConkey will undergo further testing Monday for a potential rib injury sustained in Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Cardinals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Cameron Dicker
Pair of PATs in stunning loss
Dicker converted both of his point-after tries in Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Cardinals.
Keaton Mitchell
Unimpressive in Chargers debut
Mitchell rushed four times for nine yards in a Week 1 loss to Arizona on Sunday. He added 47 yards on two kickoff returns.
Justin Herbert
Disappointing in Week 1 loss
Herbert completed 17 of 27 passes for 209 yards with one touchdown and one interception while adding five rushes for 29 yards in the Chargers' 26-14 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.