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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Derrick Henry vs Omarion HamptonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.0 PPG to Omarion Hampton's 13.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

Derrick Henry has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.7-PPG advantage is real (16.0 to 13.3), and Derrick Henry's 16 touchdowns show scoring upside. Omarion Hampton 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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RBBaltimore Ravens#7PPG LEADER

Derrick Henry

PPG

16.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,595

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

150

Bye

Week 13

RBLos Angeles Chargers#15

Omarion Hampton

PPG

13.3

Games

Rush Yds

545

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

192

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Derrick Henry

Omarion Hampton

Head to Head

16.0 PPG13.3 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Derrick Henry: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #7 at the position). Omarion Hampton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Derrick Henry is producing at 73% of elite pace and Omarion Hampton at 60%. That ranking gap means Derrick Henry carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Derrick Henry vs Omarion Hampton: The Full Breakdown

Derrick Henry and Omarion Hampton are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 PPG across 17 games with the Baltimore Ravens, while Omarion Hampton posted 13.3 PPG in 9 appearances for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 2.7-PPG gap gives Derrick Henry 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. Derrick Henry ran for 1595 yards and 16 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Derrick Henry sits Week 13 while Omarion Hampton is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Derrick Henry (age 32, 9 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?

•Derrick Henry outscored Omarion Hampton by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Derrick Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Omarion Hampton's 9. That durability gap means Derrick Henry contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Derrick Henry scored 16 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 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 9 years younger than Derrick Henry (23 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Derrick Henry vs Omarion Hampton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Derrick Henry	Omarion Hampton
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.0	13.3
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	272	120
Rushing Yards	1,595	545
Rush Yds/Game	93.8	60.6
Rushing TDs	16	4
Receptions	15	32
Receiving Yards	150	192
Targets	21	35
Total TDs	16	5
Age	32	23
Experience	9 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 7

Summary

Derrick Henry outscored Omarion Hampton by 2.7 PPG in 2025 (16.0 to 13.3). 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 Derrick Henry or Omarion Hampton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 PPG compared to Omarion Hampton's 13.3 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 Derrick Henry and Omarion Hampton average in 2025?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Omarion Hampton averaged 13.3 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Derrick Henry and Omarion Hampton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 13, and Omarion Hampton (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Derrick Henry or Omarion Hampton a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry outscored Omarion Hampton by 2.7 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.