Increased usage in Week 3
Mitchell rushed eight times for 52 yards and caught all three of his targets for minus-5 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Bills.
Mitchell found himself far move involved on offense in Week 3, nearly matching his previous season total of nine carries while the three targets matched a career high. The running back reached paydirt in the first quarter, reeling in a one-yard pass from quarterback Justin Herbert. Mitchell remained the team's second option out of the backfield behind starter Omarion Hampton, but he proved that he could have standalone fantasy value if he gets more consistent touches moving forward.
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Tre' Harris
Leads team in receiving in defeat
Harris caught six of seven targets for 76 yards during Sunday's 24-16 loss to Buffalo.
Cameron Dicker
Misses field goal vs. Buffalo
Dicker went 3-for-4 on field-goal attempts and made his lone extra-point try during the Chargers' 24-16 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Justin Herbert
Uneven performance in loss
Herbert completed 20 of 34 passes for 226 yards with one touchdown and one interception and rushed four times for 17 yards in the Chargers' 24-16 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Ladd McConkey
Four catches in Week 3 loss
McConkey secured four of five targets for 66 yards in the Chargers' 24-16 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Omarion Hampton
Inefficient afternoon in loss
Hampton rushed 15 times for 56 yards and failed to bring in his only target in the Chargers' 24-16 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
David Njoku
Lands on IR
The Chargers placed Njoku (fibula) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Charlie Kolar
Out Week 3, but avoiding IR
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that Kolar (forearm) won't play Sunday in Buffalo but is expected to avoid placement on injured reserve, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Kimani Vidal
Not a factor once again
Vidal had zero rushes during Sunday's 26-14 defeat against Las Vegas.
Charlie Kolar
Eyeing four-week return from surgery
Kolar plans to undergo surgery to repair a broken forearm and is hopeful to return from injured reserve when first eligible for the Chargers' No. 1 game against the Rams, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Tre' Harris
Secures long catch in loss
Harris caught one of three targets for 53 yards during Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Raiders.