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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Omarion Hampton vs Rashee RiceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.5 PPG to Omarion Hampton's 13.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Rashee Rice (15.5 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Omarion Hampton (13.3 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBLos Angeles Chargers#15

Omarion Hampton

PPG

13.3

Games

Rush Yds

545

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

192

Bye

Week 7

WRKansas City Chiefs#5PPG LEADER

Rashee Rice

PPG

15.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Omarion Hampton

Rashee Rice

Head to Head

13.3 PPG15.5 PPG

9 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Omarion Hampton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #15 at the position). Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) WR in most league formats.

Omarion Hampton vs Rashee Rice: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Omarion Hampton (RB, Los Angeles Chargers) against Rashee Rice (WR, Kansas City Chiefs) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Omarion Hampton averaged 13.3 PPG in 2025 over 9 games, while Rashee Rice posted 15.5 PPG across 8 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Omarion Hampton has his bye in Week 7, Rashee Rice in Week 5. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Omarion Hampton (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Rashee Rice (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Rashee Rice outscored Omarion Hampton by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Omarion Hampton played 9 games in 2025 compared to Rashee Rice's 8. That durability gap means Omarion Hampton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Rashee Rice scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Rashee Rice caught 53 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Omarion Hampton vs Rashee Rice: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Omarion Hampton	Rashee Rice
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.3	15.5
Games Played	9	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	120	124
Rushing Yards	545	20
Rush Yds/Game	60.6	2.5
Rushing TDs	4	1
Receptions	32	53
Receiving Yards	192	571
Targets	35	78
Total TDs	5	6
Age	23	26
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 5

Summary

15.5 PPG for Rashee Rice versus 13.3 for Omarion Hampton in 2025. The baseline favors Rashee Rice, 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 Omarion Hampton or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 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 Omarion Hampton and Rashee Rice average in 2025?▾

Omarion Hampton averaged 13.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Omarion Hampton and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Omarion Hampton (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.