De'Von Achane vs Omarion Hampton: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between De'Von Achane and Omarion Hampton for your lineup, you are not alone. De'Von Achane finished the 2025 season at 18.1 PPG for the Miami Dolphins (16 games), and Omarion Hampton averaged 13.3 for the Los Angeles Chargers (9 games).
That 4.8-point weekly advantage for De'Von Achane is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
De'Von Achane is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 67 targets into 488 yards, while Omarion Hampton profiles as a more traditional rusher with 545 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats De'Von Achane carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
One scheduling note: De'Von Achane is off Week 6 and Omarion Hampton Week 5. 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.
