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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Devin Neal vs Omarion HamptonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Omarion Hampton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.3 PPG to Devin Neal's 5.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Omarion Hampton is the better fantasy play this season.

Omarion Hampton is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 13.3 PPG and 737 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Devin Neal (5.7 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Omarion Hampton as the starter and Devin Neal as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBNew Orleans Saints#57

Devin Neal

PPG

5.7

Games

Rush Yds

206

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

104

Bye

Week 8

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

Devin Neal

Omarion Hampton

Head to Head

5.7 PPG13.3 PPG

9 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Devin Neal: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #57 at the position). Omarion Hampton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Devin Neal is producing at 26% 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.

Devin Neal vs Omarion Hampton: The Full Breakdown

Omarion Hampton and Devin Neal are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Los Angeles Chargers running back averaged 13.3 PPG in 2025, a full 7.6 points per game ahead of Devin Neal's 5.7 with the New Orleans Saints. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

A 7.6-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. Devin Neal ran for 206 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.

Devin Neal has his bye in Week 8, and Omarion Hampton rests in Week 7. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Omarion Hampton at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Devin Neal is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Devin Neal (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Omarion Hampton (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Omarion Hampton outscored Devin Neal by a projected 129 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Devin Neal vs Omarion Hampton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Devin Neal	Omarion Hampton
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.7	13.3
Games Played	9	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	51	120
Rushing Yards	206	545
Rush Yds/Game	22.9	60.6
Rushing TDs	2	4
Receptions	17	32
Receiving Yards	104	192
Targets	19	35
Total TDs	2	5
Age	22	23
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 7

Summary

Omarion Hampton outscored Devin Neal by 7.6 PPG in 2025 (13.3 to 5.7). 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 Devin Neal or Omarion Hampton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Omarion Hampton has the edge at 13.3 PPG compared to Devin Neal's 5.7 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 Devin Neal and Omarion Hampton average in 2025?▾

Devin Neal averaged 5.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Omarion Hampton averaged 13.3 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 7.6 points per game.

When are Devin Neal and Omarion Hampton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Devin Neal (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Omarion Hampton (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Devin Neal or Omarion Hampton a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Omarion Hampton outscored Devin Neal by 7.6 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.