Jim Harbaugh evaluates challenges Kyler Murray, Marvin Harrison Jr. bring to Chargers

The 3-2 Los Angeles Chargers are coming off a 23-16 win over the Denver Broncos and are looking to gain even more momentum against the 2-4 Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football. 

The Chargers are facing Cardinals players with unique skill sets, such as quarterback Kyler Murray and wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. 

Murray's had a respectable season thus far, throwing for 1,186 yards, eight touchdowns and two interceptions with a 68.2 completion percentage. Murray's also been electric on the ground, rushing for 261 yards and one score. Murray's 8.7 yards per carry is over two yards more than his career-best of 6.2. 

While the Chargers have faced mobile quarterbacks this season, such as Justin Fields, Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh feels Murray's running prowess is unique. 

"He's somewhat different than the ones we've seen," Harbaugh said. "When you look at Patrick, Bo Nix, they're incredible. You have to treat those kind of quarterbacks like they're a running back. Go tackle them. Kyler in particular, he's as good or better than a lot of running backs."

When Murray isn't taking off for extra yards, he has No. 4 overall pick Harrison Jr. to throw to. The Ohio State product has 17 receptions for 279 yards and four touchdowns this season. Harbaugh thinks Harrison Jr. is the complete package at wideout. 

"Body control, speed, stature, strength, catching ability is way up there off the charts," Harbaugh explained. "His ability to gain separation for a big guy, a tall guy, big athlete, is exceptional. His ability to increase sepaaration, because he has the runaway speed. Then the catch radius is phenomenal."

Harbaugh played with Harrison Jr.'s father in 1996 and 1997 when he was the starting quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts. Harbaugh sees similarities between the father and son.

"So much like his dad," Harbaugh said. "When I used to throw to Marvin Sr., it was just throw it near him. He wasn't near as big as Jr., but they're the same type of player. Just get it near 'em, and they're gonna find a way to bring it in."

Harbaugh feels that limiting Murray and Harrison Jr.'s damage is crucial if the Chargers are to escape the Arizona desert with a victory.