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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

A.J. Brown vs Omarion HamptonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Omarion Hampton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.3 PPG to A.J. Brown's 12.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Omarion Hampton is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Omarion Hampton (13.3 PPG) is the higher-floor play. A.J. Brown (12.1 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRPhiladelphia Eagles#12

A.J. Brown

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,003

Rec TDs

Targets

121

Bye

Week 10

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

A.J. Brown

Omarion Hampton

Head to Head

12.1 PPG13.3 PPG

15 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

A.J. Brown: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #12 at the position). Omarion Hampton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #15 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

A.J. Brown vs Omarion Hampton: The Full Breakdown

Comparing A.J. Brown (WR, Philadelphia Eagles) against Omarion Hampton (RB, Los Angeles Chargers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Omarion Hampton posted 13.3 PPG across 9 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

A.J. Brown has his bye in Week 10, Omarion Hampton in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: A.J. Brown (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable 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 A.J. Brown by a projected 20 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•A.J. Brown played 15 games in 2025 compared to Omarion Hampton's 9. That durability gap means A.J. Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•A.J. Brown scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•A.J. Brown saw 121 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Omarion Hampton is 5 years younger than A.J. Brown (23 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

A.J. Brown vs Omarion Hampton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	A.J. Brown	Omarion Hampton
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.1	13.3
Games Played	15	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	120
Rushing Yards	0	545
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	60.6
Rushing TDs	0	4
Receptions	78	32
Receiving Yards	1,003	192
Targets	121	35
Total TDs	7	5
Age	28	23
Experience	6 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Omarion Hampton at 13.3 PPG, 1.2 points per game above A.J. Brown's 12.1. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start A.J. Brown or Omarion Hampton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Omarion Hampton has the edge at 13.3 PPG compared to A.J. Brown's 12.1 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 A.J. Brown and Omarion Hampton average in 2025?▾

A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Omarion Hampton averaged 13.3 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

When are A.J. Brown and Omarion Hampton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

A.J. Brown (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Omarion Hampton (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.