Omarion Hampton Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 220 lb
- Experience
- 2nd season
- Drafted
- 2025 R1, #22
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 10.5
- Pos rank
- RB23
- Rostered
- 98%
Week 4 at Seahawks, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 28th vs. RBs, tough
Omarion Hampton Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
10.5 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Omarion Hampton's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: two mid-range starts and one bust. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,vs ARI,8.3,RB33
- Week 2, Loss,vs LV,17.5,RB7
- Week 3, Loss,at BUF,5.6,RB40
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at SEA,ToughSeahawks vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs DEN,FavorableBroncos vs. RBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at KC,NeutralChiefs vs. RBs
- Week 7,Bye,No game
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Omarion Hampton?
Hampton is averaging 10.5 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 193 rushing yards and 2 TD on 50 carries, plus 2 catches for 21 yards. That ranks RB23, which makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
His yards per carry (3.9) is in the 35th percentile among RBs, the best of his efficiency marks; his target share (3.5%) is the weakest, in the 14th. His quarterback has been Justin Herbert.
His best week was RB7 in Week 2 against the Raiders (17.5 points); his worst, RB40 in Week 3 at the Bills (5.6). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Broncos (6th vs. RBs) in Week 5 and the Jets (9th vs. RBs) in Week 11.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Hampton ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every RB with at least 24 carries and targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Yards per carry
3.935th percentile, below average
Yards per touch
4.130th percentile, below average
Target share
3.5%14th percentile, near the bottom
Fantasy points per opportunity
0.5933rd percentile, below average
Omarion Hampton 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Cardinals | L 14–26 | 8.3 | RB33 |
| 2 | vs Raiders | L 14–26 | 17.5 | RB7 |
| 3 | @ Bills | L 16–24 | 5.6 | RB40 |
| Total | 0–3 | 31.4 | RB23 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAC | 3 | 193 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 31.4 | 10.5 | — |
| 2025 | LAC | 9 | 545 | 4 | 32 | 192 | 1 | 135.7 | 15.1 | RB35 |
| Career | 12 | 738 | 6 | 34 | 213 | 1 | 167.1 | 13.9 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
That receiving usage elevates the profile from volume runner to genuine PPR weapon, and a full Chargers workload projects comfortably inside RB1 range. The 2025 availability concern that capped him at nine games is the chief risk, alongside a modest 1.53 yards after contact. Behind him on the depth chart: Keaton Mitchell. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 7. Injury history
- 2025right anklePlayed through
- 2025left ankle7 games
RBs like Omarion Hampton
RB20Chase BrownBengals38.9 PTS
RB21Cam SkatteboGiants36.6 PTS
RB22Aaron JonesVikings34.7 PTS
RB23You are hereOmarion HamptonChargers31.4 PTS
RB24Kyle MonangaiBears31.3 PTS
RB25Travis EtienneSaints30.9 PTS
RB26Rachaad WhiteCommanders30.1 PTS
Omarion Hampton Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Omarion Hampton in Week 4?
Omarion Hampton is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 at the Seahawks, as the RB23 in PPR total points this season (10.5 a game). The Seahawks rank 28th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Hampton.
How many fantasy points is Omarion Hampton averaging in 2026?
Omarion Hampton is averaging 10.5 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 31.4 points across 3 games. His last game produced 5.6 points.
Where does Omarion Hampton rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Omarion Hampton ranks RB23 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Omarion Hampton worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Omarion Hampton is a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 98% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Omarion Hampton's fantasy football role?
Omarion Hampton is the Chargers' starting RB, with Keaton Mitchell behind him. He is averaging 16.7 carries and 1.0 targets a game, on 54% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Omarion Hampton's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Omarion Hampton's next three games are Week 4 at the Seahawks (28th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough), Week 5 vs. the Broncos (6th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable) and Week 6 at the Chiefs (20th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Omarion Hampton been in fantasy football this season?
Omarion Hampton has finished as a top-12 RB in 1 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 1. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 6.2 points around his 10.5-point average.
What is Omarion Hampton's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Omarion Hampton's floor has been 5.6 PPR points (Week 3, RB40) and his ceiling 17.5 (Week 2, RB7). His median week has been 8.3 points. See Hampton's full game log.
Omarion Hampton 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Los Angeles ChargersTouchdowns account for 38% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Rushing
- Yards
- 193
- TD
- 2
- Carries
- 50
3.9 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 2
- Yards
- 21
- TD
- 0
3 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 31.4
- Pos rank
- RB23
17.5 Best Week 2 vs LV5.6 Worst Week 3 @ BUF
Advanced Rushing Stats
Hampton is on the field for 54.3% of snaps and draws 3.5% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 9 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards after contact per carry | 1.88 | 60th | 1.53 | 15th |
| Explosive run rate | 8.0% | 53rd | 11.3% | 71st |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.55 | 59th | 0.65 | 53rd |
| Yards before contact per carry | 1.98 | 44th | 2.86 | 77th |
| Broken tackles | 7 | 96th | 12 | 73rd |
| Usage | ||||
| Snap share | 54.3% | 69th | 63.4% | 84th |
| Target share | 3.5% | 27th | 6.9% | 53rd |
| Red-zone opportunities | 10 | 81st | 28 | 53rd |
| Targets per game | 1.0 | 17th | 3.9 | 89th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 71 qualified RBs · 2025 (9 games, weeks 1–17) among 74.
Profile: Hampton draws targets and plays most snaps, but gains little after contact and draws few targets.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 16.7 carries and 1.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
10.5
Fantasy PPG
64
Rush yds/g
0.7
Rec/g
Omarion Hampton career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 50 | 193 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 31.4 | 10.5 | — |
| 2025 | 9 | 124 | 545 | 4 | 32 | 192 | 1 | 135.7 | 15.1 | RB35 |
| Career | 12 | 174 | 738 | 6 | 34 | 213 | 1 | 167.1 | 13.9 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
13.9
Career PPG
12 games over 2 seasons
60%
Availability
Share of team games he played
58%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
7.3
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Hampton has averaged 13.9 fantasy points per game over 12 games and 2 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 10.5 per game, down 4.6 from 2025. His volume has held at about 17.7 carries plus targets a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His quarterback this season has been Justin Herbert.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Hampton's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 545Rush yards2025
- 5Total TD2025
- 135.7Fantasy pts2025 · RB35
- 951Career scrimmage yds2025–2026
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How many fantasy points does Omarion Hampton have in 2026?
Omarion Hampton has 31.4 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 10.5 per game across 3 games. That total ranks RB23 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Omarion Hampton have this season?
Omarion Hampton has 193 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 64 a game at 3.9 yards per carry. His high was 94 yards, in Week 2 against the Raiders.
How many touchdowns does Omarion Hampton have this season?
Omarion Hampton has 2 touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 2 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Omarion Hampton have this season?
Omarion Hampton has 2 rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on 50 carries.
How many carries does Omarion Hampton have this season?
Omarion Hampton has 50 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 16.7 a game, for 193 yards. His high was 23 carries, in Week 2 against the Raiders.
How many receptions does Omarion Hampton have this season?
Omarion Hampton has 2 receptions for 21 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 3 targets. His high was 2 catches, in Week 2 against the Raiders.
How many receiving yards does Omarion Hampton have this season?
Omarion Hampton has 21 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 7.0 a game on 2 catches. His high was 21 yards, in Week 2 against the Raiders.
How many targets does Omarion Hampton have this season?
Omarion Hampton has drawn 3 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 1.0 a game, and caught 2 of them. His high was 2 targets, in Week 2 against the Raiders.
How many games has Omarion Hampton played in 2026?
Omarion Hampton has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Omarion Hampton's stats last season?
In 2025, Omarion Hampton ran for 545 yards and 4 touchdowns and caught 32 passes for 192 yards in 9 games. That was 135.7 PPR points (15.1 per game), an RB35 finish.
What are Omarion Hampton's career NFL stats?
Across 2 seasons and 12 games, Omarion Hampton has 738 rushing yards and 6 rushing touchdowns, plus 34 catches for 213 yards, for 167.1 PPR fantasy points (13.9 per game).
How many touchdowns does Omarion Hampton have in his career?
Omarion Hampton has 7 touchdowns in his NFL career: 6 rushing and 1 receiving, over 12 games.
Omarion Hampton Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
10.5
Carries/g
16.7
Rush yds/g
64.3
Rec/g
0.7
Rec yds/g
7.0
Across 3 games in 2026, Omarion Hampton has averaged 16.7 carries, 64.3 rushing yards and 10.5 PPR fantasy points per game. Omarion Hampton has finished as a top-12 RB in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 2 against LV (17.5 points); the lowest was Week 3 against BUF (5.6).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARI27th | L 14-26 | 8.3 | 12 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB33 |
Week 1 · ARI · L 14-26 · 8.3 pts
How the 8.3 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||||
| 2 | LV30th | L 14-26 | 17.5 | 23 | 94 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 0 | RB7 |
Week 2 · LV · L 14-26 · 17.5 pts
How the 17.5 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||||
| 3 | BUF3rd | L 16-24 | 5.6 | 15 | 56 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB40 |
Week 3 · BUF · L 16-24 · 5.6 pts
How the 5.6 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One RB1 week, one RB2 week and one bust. For a running back ranked RB23 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Buffalo
15 carries, 56 yds. 0/1 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 42% of the snaps and handled 15 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Las Vegas
23 carries, 94 yds, 1 TD. 2/2 receiving, 21 yds. 1 fumble lost.
He played 63% of the snaps and handled 23 carries. One lost fumble in a game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Arizona
12 carries, 43 yds, 1 TD. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds. 1 fumble lost.
He played 58% of the snaps and handled 12 carries. One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (10.5)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks
View matchup — Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos
View matchup — Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs
View matchup — Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams
Omarion Hampton career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 50 | 193 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 31.4 | 10.5 | — |
| 2025 | 9 | 124 | 545 | 4 | 32 | 192 | 1 | 135.7 | 15.1 | RB35 |
| Career | 12 | 174 | 738 | 6 | 34 | 213 | 1 | 167.1 | 13.9 | — |
Omarion Hampton Game Log FAQ
How did Omarion Hampton do in his last game?
Omarion Hampton scored 5.6 PPR points in Week 3 at the Bills, a 24–16 loss, an RB40 finish. He ran 15 times for 56 yards, and caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Omarion Hampton score in his last game?
Omarion Hampton scored 5.6 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Bills, an RB40 finish for the week. That was 4.9 below his season average of 10.5.
How many rushing yards did Omarion Hampton have in his last game?
Omarion Hampton ran for 56 yards on 15 carries in Week 3 at the Bills.
How many touchdowns did Omarion Hampton score in his last game?
Omarion Hampton did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Bills; his 5.6 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did Omarion Hampton have in his last game?
Omarion Hampton had 15 carries for 56 yards in Week 3 at the Bills, playing 42% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Omarion Hampton have in his last game?
Omarion Hampton caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards in Week 3 at the Bills.
What were Omarion Hampton's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Raiders, a 26–14 loss, Omarion Hampton ran 23 times for 94 yards and 1 touchdown, and caught 2 of 2 targets for 21 yards. That was 17.5 PPR points, an RB7 finish.
What was Omarion Hampton's best game this season?
Omarion Hampton's best 2026 game was Week 2 against the Raiders: 17.5 PPR points, an RB7 finish. He ran 23 times for 94 yards and 1 touchdown, and caught 2 of 2 targets for 21 yards.
What was Omarion Hampton's worst game this season?
Omarion Hampton's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 at the Bills: 5.6 PPR points, an RB40 finish. He ran 15 times for 56 yards, and caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards.
How many games has Omarion Hampton scored a touchdown in this season?
Omarion Hampton has scored a touchdown in 2 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 2.
Can I see Omarion Hampton's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Hampton's weekly results from 2025.
Omarion Hampton Rest-of-Season Outlook
Pass-catching RB2 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He was projected as a weekly RB starter. Four weeks in, he's RB23, scoring 4.6 points per game less than last season.
Our Take After Week 4
We projected Hampton in the RB1 range this summer. Through 3 games he's RB23 at 10.5 PPR points per game, against 15.1 over 9 games last season (RB35). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 21st of 95 in rushing volume (13.8 carries per game), 9th of 95 in receiving role (3.9 targets per game) and 75th of 95 in efficiency (1.53 yards after contact per carry). His points come from his receiving role. Efficiency is the soft spot. Justin Herbert is his quarterback.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Keaton Mitchell is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
The next favorable matchup is the Broncos in Week 5 (6th against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Hampton's rookie season was a strong, injury-shortened sample. In nine games on a 63.4 percent snap share, the 22nd overall pick ran 124 times for 545 yards (4.4 YPC) and four scores while adding 32 catches on 35 targets for 192 yards and a touchdown, banking 103.7 fantasy points and an RB40 finish despite the missed time. The explosiveness was real: an 11.29 percent explosive-run rate, a 54-yard touchdown, 12 broken tackles, and 245 receiving yards after the catch. The pass-game role, 207 routes and 0.93 yards per route run, gives him a three-down floor.
That receiving usage elevates the profile from volume runner to genuine PPR weapon, and a full Chargers workload projects comfortably inside RB1 range. The 2025 availability concern that capped him at nine games is the chief risk, alongside a modest 1.53 yards after contact. Health permitting, he is a confident every-week starter and a top-12 dynasty asset; draft him as a fantasy RB1.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 95 running backs who played at least six games. Each bar is one running back, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Rushing volume
Receiving role
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry
- 1.53
- Broken tackles
- 12
- Explosive-run rate
- 11.3%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 28
- Snap share
- 63.4%
- Targets
- 35
What Could Change His Value
The specific things that would move him up or down from here.
Upside
- A soft spotThe Broncos in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 SEA, 28thWk 5 DEN, 6thWk 6 KC, 20thWk 8 LAR, 25th
- Heavy rushing volume13.8 carries per game, 21st of 95 RBs in 2025.
- Featured receiving role3.9 targets per game, 9th of 95 RBs in 2025.
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Keaton Mitchell is next on the depth chart.
- Weak efficiency1.53 yards after contact per carry, 75th of 95 RBs in 2025.
- Tough matchupsThe Seahawks in Week 4 (28th) and the Rams in Week 8 (25th) are among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
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RB20Chase BrownBengals38.9 PTSRB21Cam SkatteboGiants36.6 PTSRB22Aaron JonesVikings34.7 PTSRB23You are hereOmarion HamptonChargers31.4 PTSRB24Kyle MonangaiBears31.3 PTSRB25Travis EtienneSaints30.9 PTSRB26Rachaad WhiteCommanders30.1 PTSOmarion Hampton Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Omarion Hampton's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Omarion Hampton projects as a pass-catching RB2 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His receiving role (3.9 targets per game, 9th of 95 RBs in 2025) supports that. His efficiency (1.53 yards after contact per carry, 75th of 95 RBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Omarion Hampton's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Omarion Hampton is the RB23 in PPR points per game through Week 4, against a preseason projection of about RB1. That puts him in RB2 territory, a weekly starter in 10-team PPR leagues.
Should I buy low or sell high on Omarion Hampton?
Omarion Hampton is below his projection, RB23 against about RB1, which is a buy-low window if his usage holds: his receiving role (3.9 targets per game, 9th of 95 RBs in 2025) is still there.
What is Omarion Hampton's projected role going forward?
Omarion Hampton is the listed starting RB, with Keaton Mitchell next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Omarion Hampton get more touches?
Omarion Hampton's touches are trending up: 20.5 a game over his last two games against 17.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Omarion Hampton's fantasy football upside?
Omarion Hampton's upside: his ceiling this season is 17.5 PPR points (Week 2, RB7), his receiving role (3.9 targets per game, 9th of 95 RBs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Broncos in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt Omarion Hampton's fantasy value?
Omarion Hampton's risks: Keaton Mitchell is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his efficiency (1.53 yards after contact per carry, 75th of 95 RBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Seahawks in Week 4 and the Rams in Week 8 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Omarion Hampton's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Omarion Hampton Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriHampton hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Two logged injuries in two seasons, including two ankle injuries. Most of his lost time came from a fractured ankle in 2025; nothing else has cost him a game.
Durability
69/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Fractured ankle · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle | 2 | 7 |
| Total | 2 | 7 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Ankle injuries in 2025 and 2025
- Ankle in 2025, 7 games missed
- 7 games in 2 seasons
- 2 injuries spread across 1 body part
Omarion Hampton Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Hampton a game this season.
- 2025
Ankle · Right Played through
Was dealing with a right ankle injury heading into the wild-card playoff game, where he was active but limited to only two snaps.
- 2025
Fractured Ankle · Left 7 games
Suffered a fractured left ankle in Week 5 against the Washington Commanders and was subsequently placed on Injured Reserve.
If Hampton Misses Time
Next man up: Keaton Mitchell
Keaton Mitchell is next on the Chargers depth chart at running back. He's the handcuff: worth a bench spot in deeper leagues and for Hampton managers, since the same backfield work would pass to him.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Justin Herbert would lose one of his main options.
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Is Omarion Hampton injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Omarion Hampton is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Omarion Hampton playing this week?
Omarion Hampton has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Seahawks on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Omarion Hampton missed any games this season?
No. Omarion Hampton has played in every Chargers game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Omarion Hampton's injury history?
Omarion Hampton has 2 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 7 games in all: 7 for a left fractured ankle in 2025.
What was Omarion Hampton's most recent injury?
Omarion Hampton's most recent logged injury was a right ankle injury in Week 18 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Omarion Hampton have any recurring injuries?
Yes: ankle injuries in 2025 (7 games missed).
What was Omarion Hampton's worst injury?
Omarion Hampton's longest absence came from a left fractured ankle in 2025, which cost him 7 games, all of the games he has missed to injury.
Latest Omarion Hampton News & Updates
Latest Story
Every update on Hampton with what it means for your fantasy team. Last update .
Hampton struggles at Buffalo
15 CAR, 56 YDS
0 REC, 0 YDS (1 TGT)
5.6 fantasy points · RB40
Hampton ran 15 times for 56 yards in the 24–16 loss at Buffalo. He played 42% of the offensive snaps.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 14–26 vs LV
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Mixed performance in Week 2 loss (opens in new tab)
Flashed upside but inconsistent in Week 2 defeat.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 17.5 PPR points, an RB7 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Positive. Hampton delivers RB1 week vs. Las Vegas
17.5 fantasy points · RB7 · 7.0 above his 10.5 average
Hampton ran 23 times for 94 yards and one touchdown, with 2 catches for 21 yards in the 26–14 loss vs. Las Vegas. He played 63% of the offensive snaps.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 14–26 vs ARI
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Quiet after first-half TD (opens in new tab)
Found the end zone before halftime but faded in the second half.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 8.3 PPR points, an RB33 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Hampton quiet in loss vs. Arizona
8.3 fantasy points · RB33 · 2.2 below his 10.5 average
Hampton ran 12 times for 43 yards and one touchdown in the 26–14 loss vs. Arizona. He played 58% of the offensive snaps.
Game logOffseasonJune
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Excited for McDaniel's system (opens in new tab)
Looking forward to playing in McDaniel's offense.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Chargers Teammates News
Updates on Hampton's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Keaton Mitchell: Dealing with ankle injury (opens in new tab)Keaton Mitchell, RB. 17 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Justin Herbert: Uneven performance in loss (opens in new tab)Justin Herbert, QB. 88 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Justin Herbert: Game-long struggles in loss (opens in new tab)Justin Herbert, QB. 88 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Justin Herbert: Disappointing in Week 1 loss (opens in new tab)Justin Herbert, QB. 88 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Keaton Mitchell: Cleared from injury report (opens in new tab)Keaton Mitchell, RB. 17 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Keaton Mitchell: Stays limited in practice (opens in new tab)Keaton Mitchell, RB. 17 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Chargers
Team reporting from chargers.com, Dynasty Command.
Omarion Hampton News FAQ
What is the latest news on Omarion Hampton?
The latest Hampton update, from September 27: Hampton struggles at Buffalo. Hampton ran 15 times for 56 yards in the 24–16 loss at Buffalo. He played 42% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest Omarion Hampton news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 5.6 fantasy points, a RB40 finish, 4.9 below his 10.5 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Omarion Hampton Bio
Omarion Hampton is a running back for the Los Angeles Chargers, where he wears No. 8. Born March 16, 2003, he attended Cleveland and played college football at North Carolina.
The Los Angeles Chargers selected Hampton in round 1, pick 22, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
In 12 regular-season games since 2025, he has run for 738 yards and 6 touchdowns and caught 34 passes.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 2 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Los Angeles Chargers Current team2025–present
Selected in round 1, pick 22, of the 2025 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 9 of 12 games.
College: North Carolina
Transactions
- ActivatedActivated by the Los Angeles Chargers.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Chargers.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Chargers.
- SignedSigned a four-year, $17.77 million rookie contract with the Chargers.
- DraftedSelected by the Los Angeles Chargers in round 1, pick 22.
About Omarion Hampton: Bio FAQ
How old is Omarion Hampton?
Omarion Hampton is 23 years old. He was born on March 16, 2003. 2026 is his 2nd NFL season.
How tall is Omarion Hampton?
Omarion Hampton is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 220 pounds, and plays running back for the Los Angeles Chargers.
How much does Omarion Hampton weigh?
Omarion Hampton weighs 220 pounds, his listed weight on the Los Angeles Chargers roster. He is listed at 6'0".
What number does Omarion Hampton wear?
Omarion Hampton wears number 8 for the Los Angeles Chargers. He plays running back.
What position does Omarion Hampton play?
Omarion Hampton plays running back for the Los Angeles Chargers, wearing number 8. 2026 is his 2nd season in the NFL.
What team does Omarion Hampton play for?
Omarion Hampton plays for the Los Angeles Chargers as a running back. He has been with the Chargers since 2025.
Where did Omarion Hampton go to college?
Omarion Hampton played college football at North Carolina, after attending Cleveland (NC). The Los Angeles Chargers drafted him out of North Carolina in 2025.
When was Omarion Hampton drafted?
The Los Angeles Chargers selected Omarion Hampton in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 22nd overall pick, out of North Carolina.
What round was Omarion Hampton drafted in?
Omarion Hampton was a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, taken 22nd overall by the Los Angeles Chargers.
What pick was Omarion Hampton in the NFL Draft?
Omarion Hampton was the 22nd overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the first round.
Where is Omarion Hampton from?
Omarion Hampton went to high school in North Carolina, at Cleveland, before playing college football at North Carolina.
When is Omarion Hampton's birthday?
Omarion Hampton's birthday is March 16. He was born on March 16, 2003 and is 23 years old.
How long has Omarion Hampton been in the NFL?
2026 is Omarion Hampton's 2nd NFL season; he entered the league in 2025 as a first-round pick of the Los Angeles Chargers. View his career statistics.
What teams has Omarion Hampton played for?
Omarion Hampton has played for the Los Angeles Chargers. View his career statistics.
What year did Omarion Hampton enter the NFL?
Omarion Hampton entered the NFL in 2025, when the Los Angeles Chargers drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 2nd season.
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