Keaton Mitchell Week 5 Preview vs. the Broncos

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Los Angeles Chargers running back Keaton Mitchell has a favorable matchup in Week 5 (Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET), playing the Denver Broncos. The Broncos are conceding the fourth-most rushing yards in the NFL, 142.8 per game.

Mitchell has rushed for 124 yards (31.0 ypg) on 27 carries so far this year. Mitchell has recorded nine catches for 34 receiving yards (8.5 ypg) and one score.

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Mitchell vs. the Broncos

  • Mitchell vs the Broncos (since 2021): No games
  • The Broncos have given up 100 or more yards to one opposing rusher during the 2026 season.
  • Denver has given up one or more rushing TDs to four opposing players this year.
  • No player has run for two or more TDs against the Broncos this season.
  • Mitchell will square off against the NFL's 29th-ranked run defense this week. The Broncos concede 142.8 yards on the ground per contest.
  • Opponents of the Broncos have scored four touchdowns on the ground (one per game). The Broncos' defense is 17th in the NFL in that category.

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Mitchell Rushing Insights

  • Mitchell hit the over on his rushing yards total set by sportsbooks in three of his four opportunities this season (75.0%).
  • The Chargers pass on 51.5% of their plays and run on 48.5%. They are 29th in NFL action in points scored.
  • He has handled 23.9% of his team's 113 rushing attempts this season (27).
  • Mitchell has no rushing touchdowns in four games this season.
  • He has scored one of his team's seven offensive touchdowns this season (14.3%).
  • He has three carries in the red zone (15.0% of his team's 20 red zone rushes).

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Mitchell's Recent Performance

Opponent Date Week Rushing Stats Receiving Stats
vs. Seahawks 10/4/2026 Week 4 10 ATT / 39 YDS / 0 TDs 6 TAR / 5 REC / 24 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Bills 9/27/2026 Week 3 8 ATT / 52 YDS / 0 TDs 3 TAR / 3 REC / -5 YDS / 1 TD
vs. Raiders 9/20/2026 Week 2 5 ATT / 24 YDS / 0 TDs 1 TAR / 1 REC / 15 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Cardinals 9/13/2026 Week 1 4 ATT / 9 YDS / 0 TDs 0 TAR / 0 REC / 0 YDS / 0 TDs