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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ezekiel Elliott vs Omarion HamptonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Omarion Hampton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.3 PPG to Ezekiel Elliott's 7.2 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. Ezekiel Elliott (7.2 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Omarion Hampton as the starter and Ezekiel Elliott as depth.

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

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RBDallas Cowboys#99

Ezekiel Elliott

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

452

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

128

Bye

Week 7

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

Ezekiel Elliott

Omarion Hampton

Head to Head

7.2 PPG13.3 PPG

14 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Ezekiel Elliott: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Omarion Hampton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Ezekiel Elliott is producing at 33% 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.

Ezekiel Elliott vs Omarion Hampton: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Omarion Hampton put up 13.3 fantasy points per game for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025, while Ezekiel Elliott managed 7.2 across 14 games with the Dallas Cowboys. A 6.1-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

A 6.1-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. Ezekiel Elliott ran for 452 yards and 3 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 thing to note: both players share a Week 7 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Omarion Hampton at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Ezekiel Elliott is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Ezekiel Elliott (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Omarion Hampton (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Omarion Hampton outscored Ezekiel Elliott by a projected 104 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ezekiel Elliott played 14 games in 2025 compared to Omarion Hampton's 9. That durability gap means Ezekiel Elliott 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.
•Both players share a Week 7 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ezekiel Elliott vs Omarion Hampton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ezekiel Elliott	Omarion Hampton
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.2	13.3
Games Played	14	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	101	120
Rushing Yards	452	545
Rush Yds/Game	32.3	60.6
Rushing TDs	3	4
Receptions	18	32
Receiving Yards	128	192
Targets	0	35
Total TDs	3	5
Age	-	23
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 7

Summary

Omarion Hampton outscored Ezekiel Elliott by 6.1 PPG in 2025 (13.3 to 7.2). 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 Ezekiel Elliott or Omarion Hampton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Omarion Hampton has the edge at 13.3 PPG compared to Ezekiel Elliott's 7.2 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 Ezekiel Elliott and Omarion Hampton average in 2025?▾

Ezekiel Elliott averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Omarion Hampton averaged 13.3 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 6.1 points per game.

Do Ezekiel Elliott and Omarion Hampton share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Ezekiel Elliott and Omarion Hampton share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Ezekiel Elliott or Omarion Hampton a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Omarion Hampton outscored Ezekiel Elliott by 6.1 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.