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Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh suggested earlier this week that the team might move away from a 3-RB rotation going forward. "Yeah, maybe," Harbaugh said, per The Athletic's Noah Furtado. "I think that's something that we're looking at, and I think we'll try that, yeah." OC Mike McDaniel then said Thursday that RB Omarion Hampton has had a "really great week of prep. ... I'm excited about someone dictating the rotation."

Chargers RB Omarion Hampton logged just 9 carries for 20 yards in Sunday's return from the Week 7 bye. He added 2 catches for 7 yards among 3 targets. Kimani Vidal carried eight times for 23 yards, adding 2 catches for 7 yards on 2 targets. Keaton Mitchell rushed four times for 6 yards and led the trio with 3 catches for 17 yards on 3 targets.

Chargers RB Omarion Hampton ran 14 times for just 33 yards (2.4 yards per carry) in Sunday’s 23-17 loss to the Broncos. His longest run went for 11 yards. He caught his only target for 6 yards, finishing with 4.9 PPR points. Hampton played only 18 snaps, behind Kimani Vidal (26) and Keaton Mitchell (19). He didn’t play a single third-down or two-minute drill snap.

Chargers RB Omarion Hampton has gotten off to a rough usage start in four games under new OC Mike McDaniel. Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, however, marked the first time he has watched a teammate amass more carries. Keaton Mitchell rushed a team-high 10 times for 39 yards. Hampton drew 9 carries but did take them for 45 yards and a TD. Kimani Vidal rushed five times for 25 yards. Both Mitchell (6) and Vidal (3) beat Hampton's 2 targets. Hampton caught both of his for 8 yards. Mitchell tied for the team lead with 5 catches, gaining 24 yards. Vidal supplied 2 catches for 11 yards.

Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell (ankle) is not listed on the final Week 4 injury report. He was in a walking boot early in the week but was a full participant in practice by Friday. Mitchell is coming off season highs last week in playing time and touches and could be working himself into a fantasy-viable role. But he can’t yet be trusted in Week 4 lineups.

Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice. He was spotted in a walking boot on his left foot in the locker room but said he was ok, per ESPN's Kris Rhim. We'll keep an eye on Mitchell's status, but the fact that he practiced today should have him on track to play vs. the Seahawks this weekend.

Chargers RB Omarion Hampton rushed 15 times for 56 yards (3.7 per carry) in Sunday's loss to the Bills. He added no catches on 1 target. His lack of opportunities there might be a real problem.

Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell (hamstring) is not listed on the final injury report for this weekend’s game vs. the Cardinals. He graduated to a full practice on Friday after being limited the previous two days. That hamstring doesn’t look like an issue heading into the opener, but Mitchell would be a risky fantasy start with an uncertain role behind lead back Omarion Hampton.

Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell (hamstring) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. He missed time late in the summer with this hamstring issue but appears on track to play vs. the Cardinals this weekend. We'll see how big a role Mitchell plays behind Omarion Hampton, but he's not a recommended Week 1 fantasy start.

Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell was back at practice on Monday, per ESPN's Kris Rhim. Mitchell missed the previous six practices with an undisclosed injury. We'll get the Chargers' first official practice report of the season on Wednesday, but Mitchell is seemingly on track to play in this weekend's opener vs. the Cardinals. He's expected to play a change-of-pace role behind lead back Omarion Hampton.

Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell didn't participate during the portion of Thursday's practice open to media, according to ESPN's Kris Rhim. That's 6 straight missed practices for Mitchell with an undisclosed injury.

Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell has missed practice time with what OC Mike McDaniel called a "mild setback." Mitchell went into the blue medical tent during Thursday's preseason game against the 49ers but stayed on the sidelines afterward. We don't have any other details on his ailment.

We spend most of our time trying to discern what coach speak should mean for how we value certain players in fantasy. But a reporter asked Chargers OC Mike McDaniel about the planned work share in his backfield this season, and he answered by speaking directly to us.

ESPN's Dan Graziano visited Chargers camp this week and came away with this note: "Keaton Mitchell, if healthy, should be a factor in this offense."

The Chargers are signing RB Keaton Mitchell to a two-year deal, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Mitchell will get $9.25 million in all, with $5 million of that guaranteed. Mitchell spent the past three years with Baltimore after arriving as an undrafted free agent. He hit the open market after the Ravens elected not to tender him as a restricted free agent.

The Ravens were forced to play most of Week 16 without QB Lamar Jackson, who injured his back in the second quarter. Baltimore RB Derrick Henry did his part, rushing for 128 yards and 2 TDs, but it wasn't enough as the Patriots reeled off 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to defeat the Ravens 28-24. Henry's performance was his best showing since opening the season with 169 yard and a pair of TDs against the Bills.

Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell (knee) is not listed on the final injury report for Sunday’s game vs. the Bengals. He’ll be ready for his usual change-of-pace role in that one but would be a desperation fantasy start.

Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell (knee) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. That gives him a chance to play vs. the Bengals this weekend. Mitchell isn't a viable fantasy starter but has been stealing a handful of touches per game from RB Derrick Henry.