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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Aaron Jones vs Omarion HamptonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Omarion Hampton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.3 PPG to Aaron Jones's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Omarion Hampton is the better fantasy play this season.

Omarion Hampton has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.6-PPG advantage is real (13.3 to 8.7), and Omarion Hampton's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Aaron Jones is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBMinnesota Vikings#34

Aaron Jones

PPG

8.7

Games

Rush Yds

548

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

199

Bye

Week 6

RBLos Angeles Chargers#15PPG LEADER

Omarion Hampton

PPG

13.3

Games

Rush Yds

545

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

192

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Aaron Jones

Omarion Hampton

Head to Head

8.7 PPG13.3 PPG

12 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Aaron Jones: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #34 at the position). Omarion Hampton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Aaron Jones is producing at 40% of elite pace and Omarion Hampton at 60%. That ranking gap means Omarion Hampton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Aaron Jones vs Omarion Hampton: The Full Breakdown

Aaron Jones and Omarion Hampton are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 PPG across 12 games with the Minnesota Vikings, while Omarion Hampton posted 13.3 PPG in 9 appearances for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 4.6-PPG gap gives Omarion Hampton the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Aaron Jones ran for 548 yards and 2 touchdowns; Omarion Hampton posted 545 and 4. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One scheduling note: Aaron Jones is off Week 6 and Omarion Hampton Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Omarion Hampton at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Aaron Jones is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Aaron Jones (age 31, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Omarion Hampton (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Omarion Hampton outscored Aaron Jones by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Aaron Jones played 12 games in 2025 compared to Omarion Hampton's 9. That durability gap means Aaron Jones contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Omarion Hampton scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Omarion Hampton caught 32 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Omarion Hampton is 8 years younger than Aaron Jones (23 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aaron Jones vs Omarion Hampton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aaron Jones	Omarion Hampton
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	13.3
Games Played	12	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	104	120
Rushing Yards	548	545
Rush Yds/Game	45.7	60.6
Rushing TDs	2	4
Receptions	28	32
Receiving Yards	199	192
Targets	41	35
Total TDs	3	5
Age	31	23
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

Omarion Hampton outscored Aaron Jones by 4.6 PPG in 2025 (13.3 to 8.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aaron Jones or Omarion Hampton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Omarion Hampton has the edge at 13.3 PPG compared to Aaron Jones's 8.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Aaron Jones and Omarion Hampton average in 2025?▾

Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Omarion Hampton averaged 13.3 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Aaron Jones and Omarion Hampton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aaron Jones (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Omarion Hampton (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Aaron Jones or Omarion Hampton a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Omarion Hampton outscored Aaron Jones by 4.6 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.