ESPN projects stats for Chargers' offensive players in 2026
ESPN has released its 2026 projections, including the stat lines for the Los Angeles Chargers' skill players under new coordinator Mike McDaniel.
Mike Clay is an NFL and fantasy football analyst at ESPN who uses algorithms and formulas to project player and team stats prior to the regular season. Clay revealed his offensive projections for the upcoming season . Let’s look at how he believes the Chargers ' skill players will fare in 2026 under new coordinator Mike McDaniel.
Quarterback Justin Herbert: 335/512, 3,788 passing yards, 22 TDs, 11 INTs, 400 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs Trey Lance: 17/22, 145 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT Running back Omarion Hampton: 271 carries, 1,158 yards, 10 TDs, 54 receptions, 383 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDs Kimani Vidal: 83 carries, 341 yards, 3 TDs, 15 receptions, 124 receiving yards, 1 receiving TD Keaton Mitchell: 17 carries, 79 yards, 8 receptions, 60 receiving yards Alec Ingold: 2 carries, 9 yards, 8 catches, 57 yards Wide receiver Ladd McConkey: 77 catches (118 targets), 1,006 yards, 6 TDs Quentin Johnston: 54 catches (93 targets), 802 yards, 6 TDs Tre Harris: 40 catches (62 targets), 483 yards, 3 TDs Brenen Thompson: 9 catches (15 targets), 118 yards, 1 TD KeAndre Lambert-Smith: 9 catches (15 targets), 118 yards Derius Davis: 3 catches (5 targets), 37 yards Tight end Oronde Gadsden II: 59 catches (82 targets), 638 yards, 5 TDs Charlie Kolar: 11 catches (15 targets), 108 yards, 1 TD This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Stat projections for Chargers skill players in 2026