Mike McDaniel
Quick Facts
- Role: Offensive Coordinator
- Team: Los Angeles Chargers (LAC)
- Current holder: Mike McDaniel (former Dolphins HC)
- Coaching tree: Shanahan tree (49ers branch); see Coaching Trees
Background
McDaniel was the headline name of the 2026 OC cycle. As Dolphins HC in 2023, he ran the NFL's No. 1 offense (401.3 yards/game) with Tua Tagovailoa. Famous for scheming explosive plays for RBs (Raheem Mostert led the NFL with 18 rushing TDs at 31; De'Von Achane is one of the league's best weapons). Has the seventh-most team yards per play (5.78) among Super Bowl-era head coaches.
CBS gave the hire an A+ — best OC hire of the cycle.
Scheme and Tendencies
Shanahan-style outside zone, motion, condensed formations, RB screens, and chunk plays off play action. Expect a big bump for both Justin Herbert and rookie RB Omarion Hampton's fantasy ceilings.
Recent News
- 2026-07-07 — 4 NFL Depth Chart Battles That Fantasy Football Managers Must Pay Attention To (4 NFL Depth Chart Battles That Fantasy Football Managers Must Pay Attention To)
- 2026-06-22 — 2026 NFL training camp report dates, joint practices, top storyline for all 32 teams (2026 NFL training camp report dates, joint practices, top storyline for all 32 teams)
- 2026-06-01 — 100 days to the 2026 NFL season: Predictions, injuries, more (100 days to the 2026 NFL season: Predictions, injuries, more)
- 2026-07-15 — Ranking the 5 best and worst QB situations for 2026: 49ers and Browns at opposite ends... (Ranking the 5 best and worst QB situations for 2026: 49ers and Browns at opposite ends...)
- 2026-05-29 — 2026 NFL Awards: How to Bet on Comeback Player of the Year (2026 NFL Awards: How to Bet on Comeback Player of the Year)
- 2026-07-08 — Troy Franklin Headlines Fantasy Football Best Late-Round Wide Receiver Targets for 2026 (Troy Franklin Headlines Fantasy Football Best Late-Round Wide Receiver Targets for 2026)
- 2026-06-29 — Fantasy Football 2026: Must-draft best ball players in Rounds 3-5 (Fantasy Football 2026: Must-draft best ball players in Rounds 3-5)
- 2026-02-24 — Nick Sirianni speaks: Sean Mannion hire, Jeff Stoutland’s exit, new offensive scheme -... (Nick Sirianni speaks: Sean Mannion hire, Jeff Stoutland’s exit, new offensive scheme -...)
- 2026-07-14 — Running Back Tiers For 2026 Fantasy Football: Will Kenneth Walker Unlock His High-End... (Running Back Tiers For 2026 Fantasy Football: Will Kenneth Walker Unlock His High-End...)
- 2026-06-25 — Ranking WR, TE, RB groups for 2026: Best and worst NFL teams (Ranking WR, TE, RB groups for 2026: Best and worst NFL teams)
Sources
- Full list of 2026 NFL coordinator grades from CBS Sports
- Chargers add Miami-tree assistants around McDaniel for 2026