OmarionHampton

News: 13 hours agoHampton rushed 13 times for 60 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Texans.

Spin: Hampton worked as the Chargers' primary rushing option ahead of Keaton Mitchell and Kimani Vidal, who recorded seven carries apiece. The 0-8 Chargers unsurprisingly faced another negative game script, though, and Hampton wasn't involved in the passing game. The 2025 first-round pick continues to disappoint on a surprisingly awful offense that could get even worse should QB Justin Herbert (finger) miss any additional action after exiting in the fourth quarter. Hampton will try to snap a four-game touchdown drought in Week 10 against the Ravens.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Hampton is primed for a breakout second season following an impressive but injury-shortened rookie campaign. The first-round pick was busy during nine appearances, averaging 13.8 carries and 3.9 targets. He scored five touchdowns, averaged 15.1 fantasy points per game (13th best) and ranked third among backs in forced missed tackle rate, per PFF. With Kimani Vidal and Keaton Mitchell as his primary competition, Hampton has a clear path to lead rusher duties in 2026, and his targets only figure to increase with Greg Roman out and Mike McDaniel in as the team's playcaller. Add in a much-improved offensive line with star tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater back healthy, and Hampton has nothing short of elite upside. Value him as a fringe RB1 with room for more.