Chargers’ Keaton Mitchell strategy is a mistake just waiting to backfire

Writer G.C. Bellchamber argues that the Los Angeles Chargers are making a mistake by expanding running back Keaton Mitchell's workload. Despite the Chargers ranking 10th in total rushing yards, the offense sits 26th in EPA per rushing play. The column warns that heavily leaning on Mitchell over Omarion Hampton could hurt the running game's effectiveness and expose Mitchell to serious injury risk.

While acknowledging offensive line injuries and Hampton's ball security issues, Bellchamber contends that Hampton remains the superior physical runner. The article emphasizes that Mitchell has never logged more than 59 touches in a single season and functions best as a complementary change-of-pace option rather than taking primary carries.