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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Khalil Herbert vs Omarion HamptonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Omarion Hampton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.3 PPG to Khalil Herbert's 5.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Omarion Hampton is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Omarion Hampton outscored Khalil Herbert by 7.5 PPG in 2025 with 5 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Omarion Hampton is the clear pick. Khalil Herbert profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

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RBCincinnati Bengals#99

Khalil Herbert

PPG

5.8

Games

Rush Yds

248

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 12

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

Khalil Herbert

Omarion Hampton

Head to Head

5.8 PPG13.3 PPG

12 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Khalil Herbert: 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, Khalil Herbert 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.

Khalil Herbert vs Omarion Hampton: The Full Breakdown

Omarion Hampton and Khalil Herbert are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Los Angeles Chargers running back averaged 13.3 PPG in 2025, a full 7.5 points per game ahead of Khalil Herbert's 5.8 with the Cincinnati Bengals. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

The per-game difference of 7.5 points favors Omarion Hampton, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Khalil Herbert ran for 248 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.

Khalil Herbert has his bye in Week 12, 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

Omarion Hampton is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Khalil Herbert is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Khalil Herbert (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 Khalil Herbert by a projected 128 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Khalil Herbert played 12 games in 2025 compared to Omarion Hampton's 9. That durability gap means Khalil Herbert 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Khalil Herbert vs Omarion Hampton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Khalil Herbert	Omarion Hampton
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.8	13.3
Games Played	12	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	70	120
Rushing Yards	248	545
Rush Yds/Game	20.7	60.6
Rushing TDs	2	4
Receptions	12	32
Receiving Yards	85	192
Targets	0	35
Total TDs	2	5
Age	-	23
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 7

Summary

13.3 PPG for Omarion Hampton versus 5.8 for Khalil Herbert in 2025. The baseline favors Omarion Hampton, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Khalil Herbert or Omarion Hampton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Omarion Hampton has the edge at 13.3 PPG compared to Khalil Herbert's 5.8 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 Khalil Herbert and Omarion Hampton average in 2025?▾

Khalil Herbert averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Omarion Hampton averaged 13.3 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 7.5 points per game.

When are Khalil Herbert and Omarion Hampton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Khalil Herbert (CIN) has a bye in Week 12, and Omarion Hampton (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Khalil Herbert or Omarion Hampton a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Omarion Hampton outscored Khalil Herbert by 7.5 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.